Lighthouse Point Park

Five Mile Point Light

Lighthouse Point Park is a popular destination on New Haven's Eastern Shore. It features many activities including swiming, sun bathing, picnicking, bird watching and fishing. A restored Carousel and its shelter is can be rented for parties and events. And standing over the harbor and the park is the famouse Five Mile Point Light House.

Lighthouse Point Park is approximately 2 miles from Fort Nathan Hale and thus can be a part of a day trip to the Eastern Shore for touring and other activirties. Both walking and cycling in the area is recommended. More information is available at:

The following pictures were taken by the Fort Nathan Hale Webmaster in May 2007.