New Haven Walking Group

Meet at D.C. Moore School at 11 a.m., we will start walking by 11:05. Walk/hike should be about 3 miles, mostly level, a couple of small hills. Wear sturdy, supportive footwear. (There are no restrooms at this park)

The 61 acres that make up the park are situated on the western shoreline perfectly positioned to enjoy the full beauty of the Farm River just before it empties into the Sound.

This quiet park has fascinating and picturesque geology. The uplands and bedrock outcrops, especially in the northern section, provide the landscape diversity and the topography that allow tidal marsh flooding to separate the park into its upper and lower portions. The river shoreline and its access points in the southern section provide a quiet and scenic respite not often accessible this close to the coast.

Erector Square studios in New Haven is an artists community. Each year, they have a free open studio day where you can visit. It's enjoyable to walk from studio to studio and building to building and meet the artists and see their work. This event runs both Saturday and Sunday.

Meeting location: TBD
Address: 315 Peck St., New Haven 06513

About Open Studios:

Erector Square Open Studios 2025 Weekend is a celebration of the visual arts and creative process, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to meet a variety of artists, designers, and craftspeople in their New Haven, Connecticut, studios, some of whom are only open to the public during this event. Those who experience Open Studios 2025 gain an appreciation for the creative process and the role that artists, designers, and craftspeople play in the vitality of the New Haven community. Participating studios will show the work of local artists and there will be live music and food.

Visitors can talk to the artists about their work, purchase artwork, see work in progress, and learn about the creative process. All ages can participate and be introduced to a variety of art forms and media, including painting, collage, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, dance, music and more.

A little about Erector Square:

Erector Square was first established as a toy factory in 1923 by A. C. Gilbert. The classic Erector Set, American Flyer model trains and other toys were produced here by Gilbert Toys until the factory’s closing in 1967. Erector Square was then repurposed into one of the largest studio complexes of its kind with over 175 studios in eight buildings. It is now home to a community of established and emerging artists, architects, musicians, designers, dance, theater and fitness professionals.

More info is at https://erectorsquarestudios.com/