East Rock Park • 41 Cold Spring St.

  • Birdwatching and dog park
  • Kayaking and canoe access on the Mill River
  • Picnic areas and pavilion space
  • Walking, hiking, and biking trails

Edgerton Park • 75 Cliff St.

  • Bird sanctuary, nature observation, and dog park
  • Skateboard and bike ramps
  • Tennis and basketball courts
  • Walking, jogging, and biking trails

Edgewood Park • Edgewood Ave.

  • Events, concerts, and outdoor theatre
  • Historic greenhouse and conservatory
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Walking paths

Farmington Canal Greenway • Temple St. to Orange St.

  • 84 miles from Northampton, MA to New Haven, CT
  • Walking, biking, and skating trail

Fort Nathan Hale Park  • 36 Woodward Ave.

  • Birdwatching
  • Fishing
  • Nature observation
  • Walking trail

Lighthouse Point Park • 2 Lighthouse Rd.

  • Picnic areas and pavilion space
  • Sandy beach and swimming area
  • Splash pad
  • Vintage carousel, historic lighthouse, and penny press

Longwharf Park • 351 Long Wharf Dr.

  • Canal Dock Boathouse
  • Kayaking and canoe access
  • Food Trucks
  • Visitor Center
  • Walking, biking, and skating trail

Light House Point

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  • Ball fields
  • Basketball court
  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Bird-watching
  • Carousel
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Dog Run
  • Entry fees
  • Fishing/ crabbing
  • Garden
  • Kayaking
  • nature trail
  • Penney press
  • Picnic area
  • Pinic area
  • Playground
  • Ponds
  • Public green space
  • Refreshments
  • Skate Park
  • Splash pad
  • Tennis Courts
  • Trails
  • Walking

Elm Shakespeare Gets a Bollywood Makeover

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New Haven in the News: Summer 2025 Roundup

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