Historic central town green dating to 1638, serving as the civic heart of New Haven with open lawns, surrounding landmark churches, and frequent cultural festivals and public gatherings.
General Information
Hours:
Open daily, generally accessible 24 hours
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed; owners must follow city leash and cleanup regulations
Closest cities with hotels:
New Haven (downtown area; walking distance)
Seasons:
All year; spring through fall hosts the most festivals, concerts, and community events
Location:
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250 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06511
Website:
How to Get There
From downtown New Haven hotels (0–0.5 mi): Walk north or east toward Temple Street or Church Street; the Green occupies a central square bordered by College Street, Chapel Street, Church Street, and Temple Street.
Overview
The New Haven Green is a 16-acre town green at the heart of downtown, laid out in 1638 as the central square of the Puritans' nine-square plan and one of the oldest and best-known greens in the country. It is a National Historic Landmark District for its three early 19th-century churches, and Yale's Old Campus borders it.
Highlights
- Center Church on the Green: Georgian, built in 1812 by Ithiel Town, the congregation founded in 1639
- United Church on the Green: Federal style, built in 1814
- Trinity Church on the Green: the first Gothic-style church in the U.S., built 1814-15
- Bennett Fountain and the World War I memorial: on the lower Green
- Around the Green: Phelps Gate at Yale, the New Haven County Courthouse modeled on St. George's Hall in Liverpool, and "Quality Row" along Elm Street
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "New Haven Green", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
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