Large, BEAUTIFUL park near downtown New Haven. Unclear GPS directions/signs make it a BIT tough to…read morenavigate, but we eventually found where we wanted to be, and were rewarded with scenic trails and a challenging (whew!!) hilly walk up to the not-to-be-missed Soldiers' monument and overlook of the city. We were lucky to hit the last of peak leaf season, but I'm sure ANY time of year is great for a visit to this wonderful oasis. Didn't see very much during our quick visit, but hope to return to check out more trails and waterways. GREAT spot for locals and visitors alike. Hope to return with more time to explore SOON!!

We went to East Rock Park to see the overlook. The view of the whole city and ocean is super nice…read more There's a historical Soldier and Sailor's monument right next it too. But the area is under maintained. Parking area and benches are dirty, pavement has lots of potholes driving up to the outlook spot.

Big playground with lots of shade, plenty of parking, and loads of different play structures. A…read morecouple minutes from a few hotels in the area or the beach. There is a playground on the beach about two minutes away, but this one is much nicer for actually playing on (Charlotte Bacon's playground).

Awesome park!!!!!! Lots of things for kids to play on!!!! Plus a spot for parents to sit onread more

Super peaceful park. Parking was a little tricky but was able to manage…read more It's one of those places that just feels good to be in. It's not trying too hard. It's not massive. But it's got some real trees, real people, and a neighborhood vibe that's actually relaxing especially being close to some universities like Yale I believe? The location makes it even better. You're steps away from Sally's which is where we grabbed some pizza!

A beautiful display of cherry blossoms this year! This is a great place to picnic, walk, or spend…read moretime. It's located near some of the great New Haven food spots (Zeneli's, Pepe's, Sally's, Goia, Lucibello's, Libby's, etc.). Definitely a spot worth visiting all seasons!

$30? Are you insane?…read more 9am on a holiday weekend and the parking lot was empty. We just wanted to see the lighthouse but there is no dang way that I'm paying that much. Or even half that much. For ten minutes or ten hours, that's a crazy fee. The only positive is that the dude in the payment booth was nice about it. On to the next!

Beautiful beach views. Children playing, people walking and a wedding. We watched as the sunset and…read morebreathed in those first signs of fall. Watching the boats and seeing the cityscapes--both a site. Very clean and people were generally friendly. The restrooms were a contention because apparently we could not use the women's restroom as it was reserved for wedding.... Used the one suggested and it was dirty with an odor of urine. Overall the visit was priceless and why, because I was spending time with my son and husband. #yaleparentweekend2025

Such an absolutely gorgeous park that I found by accident. I was looking for something to do to get…read morein my evening cardio, and drove across a bridge that had a beautiful lake below. Made a quick uturn and spent the next two hours enjoying this completely paved and awesome park. There is about a 4-5 mile fully paved path, with mountain biking paths adjacent to it, as well as wooded paths. You'll see VERY friendly swans, geese, and ducks (please don't feed them), plenty of squirrels, and the occasional tiny bird running away from you. The are several grass lined bridges that make you feel like you're inside a fairytale, but be careful as they run very low to the water, and are extremely soft in some places. There are steps at various points that lead you back up to the main road at random points, and at the very end you'll happen upon a cool ass skate park. Lover this park so much and will use it as my walking spot going forward!

I would not recommend this "park". When I first arrived to New Haven I thought I'd explore all the…read moreparks (since I love nature), but this wasn't a good call. I went in winter and not only did it look barren as one might expect, but it felt really sketchy!! Cars with missing license plates, homeless people, etc. It didn't feel like a safe area at all, and I later learned it wasn't. On the way home from this park outside The Little Black store I even literally saw the man who had stolen my amazon packages the day before, in plain sight and not apprehended by police. Very dangerous area.

We love Edgerton. We've done our photos there are a few times in the greenhouse. It's a beautiful…read morespace and place to walk and it has lots of different area areas. A true little oasis.

Never knew this park existed! It's pretty beautiful. I came…read morehere last weekend for their White Elephant sale. I didn't find anything I was interested in though. It was part of the Sunday in the Park gathering. That Italian ice was heavenly. There were a great amount of activities for kids, music, etc. Felt a bit out of place though as most people here had that wealthy vibe. As if they only shop at Whole Foods and pour any excess money into the landscape of this park. Regardless, I did score a bouquet of fresh blooms (that I purchased) snipped from the gardens for a great price. This place would seem to be an awesome backdrop for a family photo shoot too. Just don't capture those uppity people in the background.

Serene and beautiful. Small but full of color. Enjoy the grounds just be sure to close the gate…read morewhen you leave

On our way to East Rock Park in New Haven, CT, we stopped at the Pardee Rose Garden first which is…read morepart of the park. I was obsessed with all the roses, flowers. Plants, bees, butterflies, and birds. We took a nice stroll around the botanical garden. Noticed a couple having a picnic at the picnic table. It's a lovely spot.

This is a nice little park, but pretty small - 61 acres per the DEEP site. The main entrance for…read morethis park is on Short Beach Road in East Haven, where there's a small lot right next to a house - it can be easy to miss. This park is surrounded by houses, so it doesn't really feel all that private. It feels almost like it should be a municipal park or preserve. It seems to be a favorite of locals walking their dogs, which is what we were doing as well. Once you get past the fire road, there's a lot of meandering trail in the marsh area. The views are pretty, and it's a nice little place, but it seems to need some blazing and trail maintenance. There's also a picnic area marked on the map, but it's just a meadow area - no picnic tables.

Great little nature preserve nestled in East Haven. Some beautiful views and osprey nests. Yes,…read morethere are houses around but it's pretty sweet for basically being right in town.

This area has very scenic views of the ocean. However I would not recommend taking your shoes off…read morein the sand since there was a lot of broken glass and sea shells everywhere. It's a good place to walk your dog or go on a short walk. It's not huge. There's a gazebo and several park benches along the pathways to just enjoy the view.

Decent walk along the water with food trucks lined up along the road. Mainly Spanish food which we…read moreweren't in the mood at the moment for but plenty to choose from. The people parked though makes it a little sketchy. They seemed to be smoking and making "deals" so be aware of that.