Lighthouse Point Park Explained

Lighthouse Point Park
Map:USA Connecticut
Map Size:280
Relief:1
Location:New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates:41.25°N -72.9025°W
Area Acre:82
Established:1924
Governing Body:New Haven Parks, Recreation and Trees
Website:Lighthouse 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]

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Notes and References

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