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If you are hosting an event and expecting 20 or more people in attendance, you are required by city ordinance to take out a park permit.
All permit requests must be submitted 2-3 weeks in advance. Failure to do so will result in a late charge of $40 in addition to your permit costs. Please be advised there may or may not be additional costs added to permit depending on your event.
Applicant must show proof of New Haven residency. We accept Driver’s License, State ID, or an utility bill as proof of residency.
No Vending, alcohol consumption and glass allowed in any New Haven Park.
Grilling: When using charcoal, please do not dump hot coals on ground.
If permitted, tents must be weighted by water barrels or sand bags. Please do not stake into ground.
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Edgewood Skate Park
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Rules & Regulations
- Skate at your own risk. All users assume all risk of injury. The City of New Haven or its agents are not responsible for any injuries of any type.
- All participants must wear helmets, knee, wrist and elbow pads
- All participants must enter and exit at the designated area
- Only one person per skateboard
- Only one person per ramp Skateboarder/rollerblader must be under control at all times
- No food or beverage is allowed in the skating area
- Alcohol and smoking are strictly prohibited
- Use trash containers for all litter
- Use elements at your ability level
- Parks Department reserves the right to prohibit persons from skate area
Safety Notice
Both experienced and inexperienced skateboarders and skaters use this facility. Skate parks have inherent risks and hazards that may result in serious injury. The City of New Haven does not assume responsibility for any injuries.
Risk Management
Although numerous risks can be identified in the development of a Skate Park, they usually can be categorized into two basic areas:
- The exposure presented by a participant using a skate park element
- The skill level of the participants
Required safety equipment includes:
- Helmet
- Knee Pads
- Wrist Pads
- Elbow Pads
No alcohol or smoking.
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| Facilities Overseen | ||
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Atwater Facility |
Barnard Nature Center |
Coogan Pavilion |
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East Rock Nature Center |
Edgerton Conservatory |
Edgewood Ranger Station |
| Goffe Street Facility, New Haven
(inside Goffe St. park) |
Lighthouse Park |
Ralph Walker Skating Rink |
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Sal Perto Facility (old skate rink) |
West Rock Nature Center |
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The City of New Haven is happy to welcome our new operator for Ralph Walker Rink – Skate New Haven! |
Please note – we limit open skate to 150 participants.