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New Haven County
=Lighthouse Point Park= New Haven, Connecticut 06512 Lighthouse Point Park web site

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Lighthouse Point Park
Coordinates: 41.24858, -72.90293 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Lighthouse Point Park
Located at the tip of the eastern shore of New Haven Harbor. Take exit 50 from I95 south 0.2mile, right on Woodward Ave. (becomes Fort Hale Park Rd.), right onto Townsend Ave. right on Lighthouse Rd to the park entrance. The Point extends into the harbor, is on the coastal migration route and affords excellent birding, especially during hawk migration in the fall. From Hartford Audubon Society

About Lighthouse Point Park
In 1924 the City of New Haven purchased Lighthouse Point Park from the East Shore Amusement Company. City residents came to the park to enjoy swimming, ferry boat rides to Savin Rock, track meets, football games, field days and baseball leagues in the old grandstand/ballpark. The park, in the roaring 20’s, attracted legends Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb to Sunday afternoon games.

The hurricane of 1938 ripped through the park, destroying many buildings and trees. In 1950 the City was able to make major improvements at the park including a new bathhouse, a first aid station and concession stands. A small amusement park was added and the beach was greatly improved.

Today, the park attracts thousands to the public beach to enjoy the beauty of Long Island Sound. Devoted anglers take advantage of the fishing pier and a public boat launch that is available for leisure craft. Picnic tables dot the grounds, shaded by trees and pavilions. Kids can enjoy the playground and swings.

The park is one of the most popular spots for bird watching along the East Coast. Each fall and spring, thousands of song birds and birds of prey are seen in the migratory oasis along Morris Creek. In the fall, our park rangers and various ornithological groups conduct research and provide bird migration programs for park visitors. From Lighthouse Point Park web site



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