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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.
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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.
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East Rock Ranger Station Trowbridge Environmental Center Cold Spring and Orange Streets New Haven, Connecticut (203) 946-6086
Transportation Park can be reached by taking, any bus that travels on State Street, Orange Street or Whitney Avenue. Location The 425-acre park is located on the New Haven / Hamden border. The park is roughly bounded by Livingston Street, Davis Street, State Street and the Mill River. It is administered by the New Haven Department of Parks, Recreat...
Park in designated lots only.Parking for College Woods is available on Orange, Cold Spring and Livingston Streets.Motor vehicles are not allowed in College Woods.Trails are for pedestrian use only. No Mountain Bikes or Motorcycles are permitted.East Rock was formed about 200 million years ago as the continents were in the process of moving away from each other. Molten rock from deep in the earth surged through stress cracks formed in the sandstone bedrock of the New Haven area. The molten rock cooled to form dolerite, also know as basalt or traprock. Dolerite is much more resistant to ero...
Ball Fields Rice and Blake fields. Permit required for use; call 203-946-8022 or 203-946-6559. Basketball Courts One court in College Woods and two at Wilbur Cross High School, and a half court across from Rice Field. Bicycles Bicycles are allowed on all paved roads. Trowbridge and English drives are closed to traffic and offer a scenic and peacefu...
The Summit of East Rock is accessible by foot, bicycle or car and affords visitors a spectacular view of downtown New Haven, New Haven Harbor, Long Island Sound, and surrounding communities. It is a favorite tourist stop in New Haven. The Trowbridge Environmental Center, located in the College Woods section of East Rock Park, is dedicated to promot...
Edgerton Gardens is at the corner of Cliff Street Whitney Avenue. This 27-acre park offers the beauty of an old English estate. Flower gardens, magnificent trees, a fountain, greenhouses, and a Tropical Rainforest Conservatory can be found here. Hours for the Conservatory are weekdays year around, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A ...
The Friends of East Rock Park is a support organization founded in 1982 to enhance public use and awareness of the Park by sponsoring ranger programs and fostering community involvement. F.E.R.P. raised the money for the equipment in the College Woods playground and helps the staff of the Trowbridge Environmental Center directly in such activities ...
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.
Great variety of things to do: trail hiking up to memorial, general trails throughout the park, options for dogs in the river and off leash, The park is also nicely located off Orange street with an opportunity to end your hike at one of the great gourmet groceries.
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East Rock Park is a one of two high rocky ridges that flank New Haven. The hiking is superb, views are worthwhile, and the trails seem endless for a city park with no entrance fee. Here is another example of the Great Recession hitting hard on the wealthiest state in The Union.
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