EAST ROCK PARK
Cold Spring and Orange Streets, New Haven, CT 06511 Directions
Since 1982
Here’s The Deal:
"Formed about 200 million years ago as the continents were in the process of moving away from each other. 427 Acres Park. Located on the New Haven / Hamden border. East Rock Park now rises more than 350 feet above the floor of the Mill River valley at its base. Speed limit is 25 mph unless posted at a lesser speed. Handicapped Parking, Violation Reports, Restrooms available"
SPECIALTY:
Football, Baseball, Picnic Areas, Kids Play Area, Soccer and Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Bicycles, Boating, Football and Soccer, Ice Skating, Joggers, Kite Flying, Picnicking, Playgrounds, Sledding, Swimming & Tennis
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LIGHTHOUSE POINT PARK
2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512 Directions
Since 1924
Here’s The Deal:
"Private rentals available. Offer bird watching walks, hawk displays, butterfly observations & the annual hawk count. Restrooms and the bathhouse accessible. A beach wheelchair is available on a first-come-first-served basis"
SPECIALTY:
Beach Swimming, Lighthouse Pavilion Rentals, Open Space, Playground, Swings, Picnic Tables, Ferry Boat Rides to Savin Rock, Track Meets, Pavilions, Fishing Pier, Football Games, Field Days & Baseball Leagues
Price: Starts from $25
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WEST ROCK RIDGE STATE PARK
1134 Wintergreen Avenue, New Haven, CT 06514 Directions
Since 1975
Here’s The Deal:
"Offer 1.6 mile lightly trafficked loop trail. Locates 2 miles north of Hamden off Route 10. Composting toilets are available at the Lake Wintergreen parking area. No parking fee. Rising up to 627 feet above mean sea level. Approximately 200 square miles from various locations on the ridge with excellent views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound"
SPECIALTY:
Walking Trails, Open Space Areas, Dog Parking, Picnicking, Car-Top Boating, Scenic Vistas, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Harbor, Long Island Sound, With Hiking & Fishing