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Cool ACTIVITIES things to do FOR COLD WE ATHER Stay active during winter at these fun and varied locations WRITTEN BY RICARDO KAULESSAR There’s a chill in the air, the days are getting shorter, and fall will soon turn into winter. It’s also the time of year when families in the Wayne area are looking for things to do both indoors and out. Here, we provide you with some of the many local options. THE ICE VAULT ARENA WAYNE I MOUNTAINSIDE PARK POMPTON PLAINS/PEQUANNOCK D oes hiking pique your fancy? Is your dream day a long walk outdoors to see nature up close and personal? If so, Mountainside Park is a key destination for you. Children and adults can experience a six-mile network of trails that accommodates loop hikes and camping. A bonus of the 320-acre park is that it provides panoramic views of Northern New Jersey and the New York City skyline. • 255 Mountain Ave., (973) 835-5700, nynjtc.org nterested in doing figure eights or chal- lenging your inner Wayne Gretzky? The Ice Vault Arena is the place for most activi- ties on ice. The two-acre facility holds two rinks that offer public skating, an ice hockey league for various ages and skills, and a party room for birthdays and other occasions that includes some time on the ice. Prices are $10 for chil- dren and $12 for adults for skating, and $16 for hockey activities. Various prices for party packages can be found on the arena’s website. • 10 Nevins Road; (973) 628-1500, icevault.com WAYNE MAGAZINE HOLIDAY 2019 > 31