edgerton park

DML611

Great play, phenomenal actors, great evening in the park. More people should follow this and participate. It'll change your view of New Haven, CT.

vieques2000

This park is beautiful. The landscaping the history and most of all the memories I have of the many times I visited with my brother Louie, my husband Etien and my dear children. Lovely to go spend time walking and enjoying the beautiful views. My brother introduced this park to me as Brewster Park so for me it remains to be Brewster Park. Hopefully next visit will be soon.

Providence_RITom

Pleasant little park, nothing spectacular, but a great place to see the annual productions of Elm Shakespeare!

Sussanna56

Have been coming here for the last two summers to see productions of the Elm Shakespeare Company. It's a fun thing to do on a warm summer night and a great way to introduce children to Shakespeare. Bring a picnic supper and enjoy!

PatT639

Edgerton is lovely and unassuming, well-used and well-loved by those who live nearby. A rolling hill and large old specimen trees lend an air of peace and calm. There are programs throughout the year, perhaps most notable being a Shakespeare in the Park during the summer. The lovely original stone greenhouse contains avwide collection of specimen plants as well as an array of quite reasonable flowers, bulbs and bushes for sale. For a short stroll or an afternoon oasis you would have to travel quite a bit to duplicate Edgerton's very real if low key charms.

metalmaiden

Throughout my years in New Haven this has always been my favorite park. In the beginning, large, spread out, and walled-in it was a place to take my dog for a walk away from city traffic. Then, when I had kids, it was a place to walk a fussy baby to sleep while enjoying the fresh air. When the kids got a little older is was a great place to let them run off some energy. It also has some great sledding hills in winter. It's pefect for enjoying the fall foliage. It's a perfect place to jog all year long. Weather permitting people often take part in Tai Chi and yoga here too. It is a popular place to have photographs taken, especially wedding photos. It's also popular for farmer's markets, festivals, concerts and theatrical events. It has a greenhouse which you can visit and view plants as well as at times purchase plants and flowers. If you live in New Haven or you are just passing through take a break and enjoy a little nature at Edgerton Park.

clarabow01

A wonderful walled park. Great place to picnic or just to go for a stroll. The former Brewster estate which was left to the City of New Haven, it is very well maintained and it feels as if you are in extensive park land with wonderful old trees. Usually very quiet and peaceful, it is not familiar to the general public, but is the venue for "Shakespeare in the Park" in the fall. There are also wonderful gardens and a greenhouse that produces plants for sale.

theresel833

First discovered this as the venue for Shakespeare in the park, concerts, festivals even a taichi class. It's a wonderful place to take a short walk and relax for an hour or so roaming along little paths. Lots of dog walkers. Nice greenhouse. Some lovely hidden areas.

GlendaS260

We were here for an intimate wedding on a week day. It was the perfect setting. Wall enclosed, away from traffic, lots of trees, a fountain, only a few people walking their dogs, all of whom (people and dogs) were very respectful of the ceremony being held. It is located just a short distance north of downtown New Haven off of Church/Whitney Avenue Street.

alovestravel

This park is just a lovely stroll. The carriage house has a stone angel on top. The bridge is now hidden by over growth but you can see its former glory. The fountain is nice, too.

Patricia29

Located half in New Haven and half in Hamden, this land was once owned by Eli Whitney and was the site of a mansion belonging to a wealthy industrialist named Brewster. The house is long gone but the carriage house, the gate cottage and the greenhouses remain, surrounded by wonderful plantings and old trees. There's a wonderful fountain, a nice hill for sledding in the winter and bountiful community gardens. A fall folk festival takes place here, as well as Fairs, concerts and other events.

bulldogNYC

This former estate is tucked away in the posh East Rock neighborhood, with limited entrances. It rather still resembles an estate, with its long stone walls cutting you off from the elegant residential neighborhood adjoining.Inside there are nice paths for easy walking, and a nice open field for picnics or an afternoon of reading or playing with the dog. There are better and more demanding hiking paths in nearby East Rock Park, with its high vista from the summit.During the summer, there are often concerts here, and performances by the Elm Shakespeare Company. It's not of New Haven's great parks, but a charming idyll for an afternoon stroll.

FaithD42

We went to Edgerton Park for a college assignment which required us to watch a play this summer. The stage was done well and so was the acting of the play Hamlet. I grew up in New Haven but never went to Edgerton Park. It was easy to find and a great night out. We brough chairs and enjoyed the play.

shellblues

Lots of green and sky in this oasis in the middle of New Haven. Walk around and enjoy the sights and sounds.

DDVasseur

It's a community favorite. This is a lovely place. I am very excited about going back for the fall foliage.