Splash Pad Atlas

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.

Editorial notes

What stands out

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

Good fit

  • Families near the Fair Haven side of New Haven.
  • Short free summer splash stops.
  • Parents comparing official city-run options.

Consider another option if

  • Families needing detailed posted amenities and current-hour information online.

Know Before You Go

Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Drop-in visits

For caregivers

  • Little shade
  • Open access
Read more about this location

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.

Location

Front Street

New Haven, CT, 06513

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Sources & Updates

2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 10, 2026
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2 public sources

Public sources

What changed

  • April 10, 2026

    Created listing from official New Haven splash pad location materials.