Tag Archive: Parks and Public Spaces

Summer Fridays: New Haven Style

June 28, 2023

The season of the summer Friday is here, have you logged off yet? For the lucky few in the working crowd, summer brings office closures every Friday afternoon, giving employees a kick start into the weekend. If you’ve found yourself in that lucky few, spend the afternoon with your neighbors in downtown New Haven. From the sun-kissed shores of Lighthouse Point Park to the tantalizing aromas wafting through downtown’s bustling dining districts, the city is ready to kick off an unforgettable season of festivities. With a myriad of activities at your fingertips, you can craft the perfect day off –... View Article

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East Rock Park: Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument and The Angel of Peace

June 14, 2023

Rich in history, innovation, and artistry, New Haven is bursting with historical landmarks for visitors and locals to explore. One site visitors can mark off their must-visit list this summer is New Haven’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument. Located on the 366-foot summit of East Rock – we promise we won’t make you hike up the whole thing…well, unless you want to -, The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a 19th-century war memorial dedicated to honoring New Haven residents who gave their lives in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War.  Interest in erecting... View Article

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History of New Haven’s Lighthouse

June 7, 2023

One place to be this summer – in truth, there are many of those in New Haven – is Lighthouse Point Park. Visitors and locals return each summer to this place across 82 acres of swimmable shores, walkable sand, hiker-friendly nature trails, and more. Where children make lasting memories in splash pads, where birdwatchers study in the avian sanctuary, and couples play out rom-com scenes on an antique carousel. Open from 7 AM to sunset, the park features on-duty lifeguards all summer, restrooms, and free parking for New Haven registered vehicles. Concessions are available daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00... View Article

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New Haven Parks to Explore this Summer

May 31, 2023

Walkable, loungeable, explorable, that’s New Haven. Our city is made of more than 2,000 acres of vibrant green parkland, and there’s no soul inside on the sunniest summer days (which, by the way, have arrived). New Haven has a park for every kind of explorer, whether you’re looking for a quiet spot to read, a pier to fish from, a splash pad to send your children into, a skatepark to wipe out on, or just a sunny spot to catch up with friends over a cold seltzer.  Choose a park, any park, and choose your summer adventure. Here’s your guide... View Article

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The Perfect Mother’s Day For Every Kind of Mom

May 8, 2023

When it comes to how we talk about motherhood, it’s out with the old and in with the honest. There is no one size fits all for parenting, and there is no right or wrong way to be a mother. For a mother as particular, authentic, and special as your own, your Mother’s Day gift should follow suit. Whatever sickly sweet mug you bookmarked or promo code you saved in your notes app, forget it. Mom deserves more this year, and we’re here to help you execute. Here are five great Mother’s Day activities for every type of mom in... View Article

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Five Spots for Amazing Views of New Haven

April 26, 2023

Whether you’re looking to shake up your weekend with friends, plan a date night to remember, or be a tourist in your own city, try looking at New Haven from a new perspective. You know our city from the ground level, so consider a new vantage point. Take your view of New Haven to new heights, literally. Depending on your vista, you can bask in the rolling green hills of the Elm City or the twinkling lights of downtown. If you’re ready to widen your horizons and bask in your main character moment, stop by each of these beloved spots... View Article

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The Otherworldly Charm of Grove Street Cemetery

September 27, 2022

September 27, 2022 On the hunt for your first spooky fix of the fall season? Kick-off Halloween month with a visit to one of New Haven’s treasured historical landmarks, Grove Street Cemetery. Neighbored by Yale University, the cemetery is the oldest planned cemetery in the nation. Designed as a “City of the Dead,” complete with avenues and cross streets, the Grove Street Cemetery boasts many firsts – from being the first private, nonprofit cemetery in the world to the first chartered burial ground in the United States, as well as being the first cemetery to be arranged in family lots.... View Article

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All About The New Haven Green: From Its History to Its Mystery

August 16, 2022

16 acres long and made of nine symmetrical squares – downtown is made up of 9 squares, New Haven’s Green is made up of quadrants and pathways, the New Haven Green is the beating heart and soul of our city. The Green has lived many lives, once standing as a religious epicenter cloaked in the echoes of 19th-century church bells. Fun fact about the Green? The Puritans who founded New Haven and planned the Green designed it to be exactly large enough to lift and spare the 144,000 people whom they believed would ascend in the Second Coming of Christ... View Article