• 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

Cool Down: New Haven’s Splash Pads Are Open!

No pool pass? No problem. When the city heats up, we’ve got splash [pads], New Haven parks come to the rescue with free* family-friendly fun that’s perfect for spontaneous playdates, quick cool-offs, or just a chance to beat the summer sun. Here’s where to make a splash in the Elm City this season: 1. Lighthouse […]

Explore New Haven’s Dixwell Neighborhood

If you find yourself on Dixwell Avenue in early June and hear the distant thump of drums, you’re not imagining things—you’re being pulled into the heartbeat of one of New Haven’s most historic neighborhoods. The Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade, a beloved summer tradition, is a vibrant celebration of Black heritage, community pride, and cultural […]

Along the New Haven ah-BEETZ Crawl: A New Pizza Pilgrimage is Born

One bite, and you’ll never look at pizza the same way again. There’s pizza, and then there’s New Haven apizza (pronounced “ah-BEETZ”). Whether you’re an apizza acolyte or simply someone who respects the perfect combination of crip, char, and chew, then the New Haven Pizza Trail is calling you.  Here in New Haven, we take […]