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Dover Beach Splash Pad

New Haven, CT

Official New Haven splash pad at Dover Beach, offering a simple neighborhood water-play stop in the city's splash-pad network.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Worth knowing if you're mapping New Haven's official splash options, though online planning detail is sparse.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Families near the Fair Haven side of New Haven.
  • Short free summer splash stops.
  • Parents comparing official city-run options.
Less Ideal For
  • Families needing detailed posted amenities and current-hour information online.

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Summer season

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

About the Venue

Dover Beach Splash Pad is one of the City of New Haven's official splash pad locations. The city lists it among parks with playgrounds and splash pads, making it a valid municipal option for families seeking free summer water play in New Haven. Public-facing details are limited, so this listing focuses on what the city directly confirms.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Address

Front Street

New Haven, CT, 06513

Location
ConnecticutGreater New HavenNew Haven, CT
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 10, 2026

Created listing from official New Haven splash pad location materials.

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