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Harbor Park

Connecticut · City Park · Park · Open to all

GrillingPropane & charcoalPicnic-area reservation required through…
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About this place

City ordinance names Harbor Park among reservable picnic sites and permits only charcoal or other registered commercial grilling heating sources — firewood fires are banned.

Good to know

SwimmingLifeguard Public swimming allowed as designated by the Director of Recreation and Community Services, specifically at Crystal Lake within buoyed lake areas supervised by lifeguards.
AlcoholNo Possession and/or drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on any City-owned property under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department.
DogsLeash Dogs and other pets are permitted in City parks and recreational areas on leash only and under control of their owners or keepers. Dogs and other pets are prohibited on the City beaches and at the City pools.

Hours

  • Open space parks and nongated recreational areas: sunrise to sunset
  • Parks officially closed for winter season: December 1 to March 1
  • 8:00 AMGated City parks and recreational areas: 8:00 a.m. to sunset

Fees

  • $50 per dayMiddletown residents - picnic area reservation
  • $100 per dayNonprofit organizations - picnic area reservation
  • $200 per dayNonresidents - picnic area reservation

What's here

Bring your own grill
Picnic tables
Restrooms
Parking

Location

Harbor Park
RegionConnecticut
Coordinates41.5623° N, 72.6468° W
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Common questions

Can you grill at Harbor Park?

Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Harbor Park. You'll need to bring your own grill — none are provided. Picnic-area reservation required through Middletown Public Works ($50/day residents, $200/day non-residents, $100/day nonprofits). Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.

Do you need a permit or reservation?

Picnic-area reservation required through Middletown Public Works ($50/day residents, $200/day non-residents, $100/day nonprofits).

Is there a fee at Harbor Park?

Yes — fees apply. For example, $50 per day · Middletown residents - picnic area reservation. See the official page for the full schedule.

Can you swim at Harbor Park?

Public swimming allowed as designated by the Director of Recreation and Community Services, specifically at Crystal Lake within buoyed lake areas supervised by lifeguards.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs and other pets are permitted in City parks and recreational areas on leash only and under control of their owners or keepers. Dogs and other pets are prohibited on the City beaches and at the City pools.

What are the hours at Harbor Park?

Open space parks and nongated recreational areas: sunrise to sunset; Parks officially closed for winter season: December 1 to March 1; 8:00 AM · Gated City parks and recreational areas: 8:00 a.m. to sunset.

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