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Outdoor Cooking in West Haven, CT (2026)

1 verified outdoor cooking rules for West Haven, Connecticut, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Smoker Rules

In the City of West Haven, Connecticut, no one can kindle a fire or cook food in beach parking areas or on the city beaches without prior written consent of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Fires in city parks need written permission too, and a violation carries a fine of up to $50 per offense.

West Haven Cooking and Fire Rules at Beaches and Parks

Significant Restrictions

West Haven Code §§ 170-6, 170-13, 170-20

§ 170-6. Kindling of fires. No person shall kindle or attempt to kindle a fire or cook food in said parking areas unless prior written consent of the Department of Parks and Recreation is first obtained. § 170- ... ... 13. Kindling of fires. No person shall kindle or attempt to kindle a fire or cook any food on said beaches unless the prior written consent of the Department of Parks and Recreat...