![]() ![]() New Haven Journal and Courier, June 18, 1887. Mitchell, A Report to the Commissioners on the Lay-out of East Rock Park, New Haven, 1882. It is a 427 acre park that mainly centres around the East Rock feature. Elizabeth Mills Brown, New Haven, A Guide to Architecture and Urban Design (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1976), p. I've been going for years and in my experience it is safe, friendly and a wonderful place to spend an hour-or an afternoon. East Rock State Park is located near New Haven in CT. For the adventurous, seek out "Giant Steps" which is a steep path leading down the rock face-big fun and exciting! East Rock Park is often active, but never over-populated, with families picnicking, groups doing Yoga and hikers and bikers galore. Considering how close it is to the business district and Yale, it offers wildlife, lessons in history, geology and geography and is always free and accessible. At sunset it is a romantic spot where you can sit watching birds doing acrobatics. The road leading to the top of East Rock is a great bike ride more than amply rewarded by the view from the top-and the exciting ride back down! From the edge of East Rock Park you can see all of New Haven, as well as the New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound. in 3 reviews If you are a hiker, or jogger, go to Sleeping Giant, or West Rock. Not only is the view second-to-none, East Rock Park is home to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial which is among the finest military monuments in the country-it was just refurbished a few years ago and is immaculate. East Rock Park 4.1 (58 reviews) Unclaimed Parks, Hiking, Playgrounds Edit See all 277 photos Write a review Add photo Such great views of the entire 'city' as well as Long Island on a nice sunny day.
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