Lighthouse Point Park Set to Reopen After Storm Damage
Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven will reopen on Friday, more than a month after a severe storm caused extensive damage. The storm, featuring 105 mph winds, toppled 95 trees and significantly damaged the historic carousel building, which will remain…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 16, 2026 — Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven is scheduled to reopen its gates to the public this Friday, marking the end of an extended closure that began over a month ago. The park was forced to close following severe storm damage that impacted its facilities and grounds.
The storm, characterized by high winds reaching speeds of 105 mph, left a significant trail of destruction within the park. Reports indicate that approximately 95 trees were toppled by the powerful gusts. In addition to the trees, the storm caused substantial damage to the park’s historic carousel building.
As a result of the damage, the historic carousel building will remain inaccessible to visitors as it undergoes necessary repairs. The extent of the damage to this landmark structure has necessitated its closure for an unspecified period to ensure restoration can be completed safely.
Extensive cleanup and restoration operations have been underway since the storm. Efforts have focused on removing debris scattered throughout the park, restoring the playground areas to a safe condition for children, and systematically addressing the damage caused by the fallen trees. The reopening signifies the completion of critical initial recovery phases, allowing public access to the areas that have been made safe and functional.
Story summarized from the original created by Thomas Breen on www.newhavenindependent.org, see more information here.
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