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East Rock is a popular outdoor recreation destination among residents and visitors of the greater New Haven region. Views from the clifftops span metropolitan New Haven, Long Island Sound, and Long Island. The park is open year-round to hikers and walkers.
View of Long Island Sound and the harbor; bird sanctuary, nature trails, picnic facilities. East Rock was formed about 200 million years ago as the continents were in the process of moving away from each other.
East Rock Park spans 425 acres and sits atop the rugged cliffs of East Rock, offering stunning views of the city skyline, New Haven Harbor, and Long Island Sound. The park’s trails wind through woodlands, meadows, and rocky outcrops, providing opportunities for hiking, jogging, and nature exploration.
The center features displays and information about the flora and fauna of East Rock Park and offers programs to the general public, school groups and organizations. See the program calendar for a current list of programs.
East Rock is one the largest city parks in New Haven. It is located off Exit 6 in the Cedar Hill neighborhood. As a local I have enjoyed East Rock Park for its many trails, that either go to the top of the rock, Rice Field (Baseball field), or to the Eli Whitney Museum.
Overview. East Rock Park is a 427 acre city park designed by renowned landscape architect Donald Grant Mitchell in the late 1870's. It is comprised of the mountainous traprock ridge known as East Rock, the meandering Mill River, open fields, woodland trails, and scenic paved roadways leading up to the Summit with 360 degree views of New Haven ...
Jun 8, 2016 · Discover East Rock Park in New Haven, Connecticut: Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.
