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
Park Entrance Fees
New Haven registered vehicles – FREE
Connecticut registered vehicles – $25/day, $100 Seasonal
Out-of-State – $30/day
pricing listed as of December 2025, subject to change
Longwharf Park • 351 Long Wharf Dr.
- Canal Dock Boathouse
- Kayaking and canoe access
- Food Trucks
- Visitor Center
- Walking, biking, and skating trail
New Haven Green • 50 Temple St.
- Memorial water fountain
- Outdoor seating and gathering space
- Public art and seasonal events
- Walking paths
Temple Plaza • 160 Temple St.
- Gathering space
- Outdoor seating
- Public art
- Seasonal events
West River Memorial Park/Banard Nature Center • 200 Derby Ave.
- Canoe and Kayak Launch
- Fishing, crabbing
- Sporting fields
- Walking and hiking trails
West Rock Nature Center • 1080 Wintergreen Ave.
- Birdwatching
- Nature observation featuring 300 different plant species
- Walking and hiking trails
- Waterfall
- All
- 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
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