New Haven Parking Authority Seeks Bids for Crown Street Garage Dog Park

Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 23, 2026 — A new dog park is planned for construction at the Crown Street Parking Garage in New Haven, Connecticut, according to an announcement from the New Haven Parking Authority. The authority is currently soliciting bids from contractors for the project.

The initiative aims to convert a portion of the existing parking garage into a dedicated space for dogs and their owners. Details regarding the scope of work, design specifications, and materials for the dog park have not been fully disclosed in the initial announcement, but the project is moving forward with the procurement process.

Prospective bidders will be able to access bid documents beginning on September 24, 2026. This will mark the official start of the period for interested parties to review the project requirements and prepare their proposals. The deadline for submitting bids is set for October 21, 2026. Following the submission deadline, the New Haven Parking Authority will review the received bids to select a contractor for the construction of the dog park.

The specific location within the Crown Street Parking Garage designated for the dog park has not been detailed. Information regarding the timeline for the construction phase itself, once a contractor is selected, was also not provided. The New Haven Parking Authority has not released details on the estimated cost of the project or the projected opening date for the new facility.

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