recreational sports
Here's your chance to join in on the fun! There are plenty of spots on amateur and recreational teams in New Haven for all ages and abilities. Play a leisurely round of golf at Alling Memorial or for a more rigorous exercise, try out for The New Haven Rugby Club who has won the New England Rugby Division I Championship in '05 & '06. Something in between more of your speed? Check out some softball put together by Parks & Rec. Click for more!
Recreational Sports
Here's your chance to join in on the fun! There are plenty of spots on amateur and recreational teams in New Haven for all ages and abilities.
New Haven Rugby
Scrum! The Old Black play a grueling and seriously competetive schedule of games each Spring, Summer, and Fall. They could always use more bodies on the pitch so grab your boots and make a rugger out of yourself!
Basketball
Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven offers basketball leagues to members and non-members.
Golf
- Alling Memorial Golf Course
35 Eastern Street, (203) 946.8014 - The Course at Yale
200 Conrad Drive, (203) 392.2380
Skateboarding
Edgewood Skate Park provides an opportunity for skateboarders and inline skating enthusiasts to develop their skills and enjoy their sport in a safe and challenging environment.
Softball
The New Haven Parks Department hosts over 70 co-ed, men's, and women's team each year in their recreational softball leagues. Check the website for league information.
Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven offers summer softball leagues to members and non-members.
Tennis
The following parks in New Haven have public tennis courts:
East Rock Park, at Mitchell Dr
East Shore Park, at Woodward Ave
Edgewood Park, Edgewood Ave
McClain Park, Ella T. Grasso Blvd
Volleyball
Outdoor Recreation
The City of New Haven's Outdoor Adventure Program offers activities such as canoeing, kayaking, full moon paddling, white water rafting, orienteering, hiking and nature interpretation, fishing, a portable climbing wall, rock climbing, mountain biking, snorkeling, an introduction to scuba diving, scuba diving P.A.D.I Certification, a ropes course, ice climbing excursions, and outdoor adventure cooperative games.
