Lighthouse Point Park

For similarly-named locations, see Lighthouse Point.
Lighthouse Point Park
Map showing the location of Lighthouse Point Park
Map showing the location of Lighthouse Point Park
Location in Connecticut
LocationNew Haven, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°15′00″N 72°54′09″W / 41.25000°N 72.90250°W / 41.25000; -72.90250
Area82 acres (33 ha)
Established1924
Governing bodyNew Haven Parks, Recreation and Trees
WebsiteLighthouse Point Park

Lighthouse Point Park is a park in the city of New Haven, Connecticut, that is operated as a New Haven city park.[1] The 82-acre park is located at the eastern point of New Haven Harbor in the East Shore neighborhood, and affords a view of Downtown New Haven.

The park features the deactivated Five Mile Point Light, which is open for tours on special events, and the Lighthouse Point Carousel, which is operated seasonally.[2]

Lighthouse Point Park abuts the Morris Creek Nature Preserve, a 20-acre salt marsh that is partly owned by the New Haven Land Trust.[3]

The park is located on the Atlantic flyway, a major migration route for butterflies, hawks, and many other bird species, which makes it a popular site for bird watching.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Lighthouse Point Park". City of New Haven. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Cruisin' Connecticut – Tour from the Top of Lighthouse Point Park". WTNH.com. June 1, 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Morris Creek". New Haven Land Trust. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  4. ^ "Lighthouse Point Park". CT Audubon. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
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