We did the same thing in Houston with the Skeeter Fogger.
In NJ we were waiting with Brooms, Shovels, Scrapers of any kind for the Cinder Truck to come down the street.
My street was the best for Sledding because it’s the steepest angle. The Parents disliked Us Sledding on that road since at the bottom of it was a busy 4 lane road. Something about not getting stopped in time but we were young and indestructible (at least in our minds)
We all “bounced better” when we were young; now, not so much.