East Rock Park

We're back! We returned in warmer weather as we had said we wanted to do. It was a clearer view, and it had a different feel. There were more people, but not as many as I was expecting for Memorial Day Weekend. There were a decent amount of joggers, bikers, hikers, and walkers. Some people were grilling out, and it's a dog friendly park. There are benches, picnic tables, grills, and even a gazebo in ERP. There's a sign board up top that shows the important places of the city of New Haven below. There's also a Soldiers & Sailors monument up top that's pretty neat. Our GPS did not take us exactly where we needed to be, but we followed the tall monument we could see from the road to the park. Not sure if I liked the Fall or this better, but it was nice both times we went.

We went here in early November. Even though it was a foggy and rainy day, it was still quite beautiful! The fall foliage was beautiful to drive up the windy mountain. There was a covered pavilion and picnic area near the top. We saw benches throughout the park. The Sailors' and Soldiers' monument overlooking the city of New Haven below at the top of the mountain is quite spectacular! If you like architecture and history, this would be a good place for you to visit. There's also a huge information board/map overlooking the city of New Haven, CT below. The views were pretty on a dreary Fall day, but I'd like to revisit in warmer weather, as I think the view would be even better. There was plenty of parking at the top. I'd definitely return if in the area.

It was nice, nothing too special.

Beautiful views, quite busy in August