The Carriage House and gardens are available for Weddings and horticultural association meetings at a modest rental fee. Please plan ahead because the
calendar is crowded.

Call (203) 624-9377 or (203) 624-8941 for information.

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Carriage House Gardens

These gardens were originally developed by the Pardee Garden Club. Until recently they were Today they are a favorite place for weddings.

The Great Lawn

The Great Lawn is the site of the Brewster Mansion. The house overlooked the fountain and faced East Rock. Today the lawn is the site of “Sunday in the Park” and Elm Shakespeare’s productions in the late summer.

The Dell

The dell is the low area to the east of the fountain. It is home to summer concerts by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and the annual New Haven Folk Festival. In the winter, it is a favorite hill for sledding.

The Bridge

The bridge in the dell was part of the original Brewster estate. Today it is in disrepair and, for the sake of public safety, has been closed. There are no
plans for its restoration.

The Mounted Police Stables

The Brewster’s garages now house the New Haven Police Mounted Unit. The lower field on the north side of the park was the Brewster’s orchard. Today it is used as a pasture for the Police horses.

The Gate House

The Gate House near Whitney Avenue was the Brewster’s chauffeur’s quarters. Today a member of the New Haven Parks Department lives there.