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Available Pavilions
Please download and print the reservation request forms below for the facility you wish to reserve. Fill out the form and bring or mail to the Parks office.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All permit requests must be submitted no less than 3 weeks in advance. Failure to do so will result in a late charge of $40 in addition to your permit costs. (Sec. 19-7, New Haven Code of Ordinances).
Edgewood Pavilion
Located at corner of West Rock Ave and Whalley Ave. (Near tennis courts)
Cost of Permit
New Haven Residents – $65
Non-Residents - $130
Capacity
Up to 25 people; Large gatherings will require special permission from permit committee
# of picnic tables – 4
# of Grill(s) – None; Permittee is allowed to bring own grill.
Electricity Access – None
Restrooms
Port-o-Potties – Yes; 1 public port-a-let
Private Bathrooms – None available
Inflatable Devices (or Bounce Houses) allowed?
Yes, must submit a certificate of insurance with a minimum of 1 million dollars liability. Applicant is required to bring own generator.
DJ’s/Amplified Music
No, per city ordinance: NO DJ’s and amplified music allowed in the park.
Caterers / Food Trucks
Must contact Health Department at 203-946-8174 to inform of catering
Tents
If permitted, please be advised the tents must be weighted by water barrels or sand bags. If the tent size exceeds 900 sq. ft. must obtain a permit from Building Department.
Please contact the Building Department at 203-946-5758
College Wood Pavilion
Located at 41 Cold Spring Street, New Haven, CT
Cost of Permit
New Haven Residents – $65
Non-Residents - $130
Capacity
Up to 60 people; Large gatherings will require special permission from permit committee
# of picnic tables – 5
# of Grill(s) – 2
Electricity Access – Yes; Available upon request
Low Amp Circuit - not strong enough for a bounce house.
Restrooms
Port-o-Potties? – Yes; 2 public port-a-lets during summer season
Private Bathrooms? – Yes, Private restrooms are available for rental at an additional cost of $40 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) plus a mandatory 15% administrative fee.
Are Inflatable Devices (or Bounce Houses) allowed? – Yes; must submit a certificate of insurance with a minimum of 1 million dollars liability. Applicant is required to bring own generator for electricity.
DJ’s/Amplified Music
No, per city ordinance: NO DJ’s and amplified music allowed in the park.
Caterers / Food Trucks
Must contact Health Department at 203-946-8174 to inform of catering
Tents
If permitted, please be advised the tents must be weighted by water barrels or sand bags only. If the tent size exceeds 900 sq. ft. must obtain a permit from Building Department. Please contact the Building Department at 203-946-5758
English Shelter Pavilion
Located at East Rock Summit
Directions
Entering East Rock Park from Davis Street, take the first left turn onto the Summit Drive.
From the end of Orange Street, turn left onto Farnham Drive. Follow to first right. This is Summit Drive.
Cost of Permit
New Haven Residents – $65
Non-Residents - $130
Capacity
15 – 20; Large gatherings will require special permission from permit committee
# of picnic tables – 1
# of Grill(s) – None; There are grills in the grove area of the park. Applicant is allowed the bring a grill.
Electricity Access
None
Restrooms
Port-o-Potties – Yes; 1 public port-a-let, during summer season
Private Bathrooms – None available
Inflatable Devices (or Bounce Houses) allowed?
No
DJ’s/Amplified Music
No, per city ordinance: NO DJ’s and amplified music allowed in the park.
Caterers / Food Trucks
Must contact Health Department at 203-946-8174 to inform of caterer
Tents
No space available at this site
Please contact the Building Department at 203-946-5758
Ft. Hale Main Pavilion
Located at 20 Woodward Ave.
Cost of Permit
New Haven Residents – $65
Non-Residents - $130
Capacity
up to 60 people; Large gatherings will require special permission from permit committee
# of picnic tables – 8
# of Grill(s) – 2
Electricity Access – Yes; Available upon request
Low Amp Circuit - not strong enough for a bounce house.
Restrooms
Port-o-Potties? – Yes; 1 public port-a-let, during summer season
Private Bathrooms? – Yes, Private restrooms are available for rental at an additional cost of $40 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) plus a mandatory 15% administrative fee.
Inflatable Devices (or Bounce Houses) allowed?
Yes; must submit a certificate of insurance with a minimum of 1 million dollars liability. Applicant is required to bring own generator for electricity
DJ’s/Amplified Music
No, per city ordinance: NO DJ’s and amplified music allowed in the park.
Caterers / Food Trucks
Must contact Health Department at 203-946-8174 to inform of catering
Tents
If permitted, please be advised the tents must be weighted by water barrels or sand bags. If the tent size exceeds 900 sq. ft. must obtain a permit from Building Department. Please contact the Building Department at 203-946-5758
Ft. Hale Harbor Pavilion
Located at 20 Woodward Ave. (on the water side of the park)
Cost of Permit
New Haven Residents – $65
Non-Residents - $130
Capacity
up to 40 people; Large gatherings will require special permission from permit committee
# of picnic tables – 5
# of Grill(s) – 2
Electricity Access
No
Restrooms
Port-o-Potties? – Yes; 1 public port-a-let during summer season
Private Bathrooms? – No
Inflatable Devices (or Bounce Houses) allowed?
Yes; must submit a certificate of insurance with a minimum of 1 million dollars liability. Applicant is required to bring own generator for electricity.
DJ’s/Amplified Music
No, per city ordinance: NO DJ’s and amplified music allowed in the park.
Caterers / Food Trucks
Must contact Health Department at 203-946-8174 to inform of catering
Tents
If permitted, please be advised the tents must be weighted by water barrels or sand bags. If the tent size exceeds 900 sq. ft. must obtain a permit from Building Department.
Please contact the Building Department at 203-946-5758
Lighthouse Harbor Pavilion
Located at 2 Lighthouse Rd. (across from Carousel building)
Cost of Permit
New Haven Residents – $75
Non-Residents - $150
Capacity
Up to 80 people; Large gatherings will require special permission from permit committee
# of picnic tables – 1 picnic table to accommodate 80 people
# of Grill(s) – 2
Electricity Access – Yes; Available upon request
Low Amp Circuit - not strong enough for a bounce house.
Restrooms
Port-o-Potties? – No
Private Bathrooms? – Yes, bathrooms are opened for the public starting Memorial Day to Labor Day
Inflatable Devices (or Bounce Houses) allowed?
No
DJ’s/Amplified Music
No, per city ordinance: NO DJ’s and amplified music allowed in the park.
Caterers / Food Trucks
Require special permission to have an event catered
Tents
No; Tents are not allowed in the park
Lighthouse Pagoda Pavilion
Located at 2 Lighthouse Rd. (center of park; near Splash Pad)
Cost of Permit
New Haven Residents – $75
Non-Residents - $150
Capacity
50 – 60; Large gatherings will require special permission from permit committee
# of picnic tables – 8
# of Grill(s) – 2
Electricity Access
Yes
Restrooms
Port-o-Potties? – No
Private Bathrooms? – Yes, bathrooms are opened for the public starting Memorial Day to Labor Day
Inflatable Devices (or Bounce Houses) allowed?
No
DJ’s/Amplified Music
No, per city ordinance: NO DJ’s and amplified music allowed in the park.
Caterers / Food Trucks
Require special permission to have an event catered
Tents
No; Tents are not allowed in the park
