The best parks & outdoor spots in New Haven

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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West River Memorial Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park, fishing area and baseball spot, great for bird watching, with basketball and hiking facilities.

200 Derby Ave (West Haven)

“Park, fishing area and baseball spot, great for bird watching, with basketball and hiking facilities.”

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Scantlebury Park

Parks & Outdoors

A quick local reset awaits at Scantlebury Park, a community-tended greenspace in New Haven where a legit skateboard park meets fresh…

139 Ashmun St

“A quick local reset awaits at Scantlebury Park, a community-tended greenspace in New Haven where a legit skateboard park meets fresh wildflower plantings and thoughtful tree care, keeping the place safe, buzzing, and surprisingly peaceful... a perfect midweek breather when you need to touch grass.”

From the Stratford newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Bradley Point Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park featuring a sandy beach with boating, fishing & supervised swimming, plus seasonal toilets.

Captain Thomas Blvd (West Haven)

“Park featuring a sandy beach with boating, fishing & supervised swimming, plus seasonal toilets.”

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