New Haven, CT Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Fireworks, explosives, missiles. No one shall ignite, explode or throw any firework, firecracker, rocket, explosive or other missile without a license from the appropriate authorities and a permit from the director.

(14) Motor vehicles. No one shall park any vehicle (except baby carriages) on any park drive or road, or drive at a speed in excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour on any park drive or road. No one shall operate or park any such vehicle upon the turf, lawn, sidewalk and footpath, or any other park land, except in such place and at such time as may be designated by the director. No one shall wash, clean or repair any motor vehicle in any park.

(15) Boat launching. No one shall launch, set forth in or place any boat or water borne conveyance in the water, in or adjacent to any park, except at the designated boat launch location at Lighthouse Point, unless a permit is first obtained from the director or his/her designee(s). This prohibition shall not apply to canoe launch sites.

(16) Opening and closing hours. Except as hereinafter expressly permitted, no one shall enter or remain in any park, playground or other facility during the following times and under the following conditions:

(i) In any park, playground or other facility before 6:00 a.m. or after sunset.

(ii) Access roads to East Rock Park including Summit Drive (i.e. Hillhouse Drive), Trowbridge Drive and English Drive are open all the time except when the director or his/her