Parks and Rec announces Fall Family Festival

(10/12/2006) The New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees invites the public to the Fall Family Festival, a recreational afternoon, full of excitement for the whole family on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The event focuses on beautiful East Rock Park. “We encourage you to participate in our fall canoe trip at the Mill River, or to climb to the top of our portable climbing wall. We also invite you to enjoy a wide arrange of activities scheduled for this day,” said Director of Parks Robert Levine.

Schedule of Events

At College Woods:

10AM-2PM

Canoe New Haven @ Orange St. Canoe Launch

2 per person

11AM -3PM

Fall Nature Crafts

Pumpkin Painting

Trowbridge Center exhibits on:

East Rock History

Migrating Birds of Prey

At East Rock Summit:

11AM-3PM

Old fashioned Horse drawn Hay Rides

Tractor drawn Hay Rides

Climbing Wall

12 Noon-2PM

Live Dixieland Music by the Clam Diggers.

All events are free and open to the public (except canoeing which is $2 per person).

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Transportation will be provided between the summit and College Woods.