Plan Your Visit

Directions & Parking

Great Lawn in the Center of Edgerton Park
Edgerton Park - off Whitney Ave at Hamden Border
75 Cliff Street, New Haven, CT 06511

There are several entrances to the park:
- Edgehill Road, Opposite Edgehill Terrace
- Corner of Cliff Street & Edgehill Road
- Corner of Whitney Ave. & Cliff Street (this is the longest walk!)

Parking is along the streets just outside of the park.
Please do not drive into the park unless you have a Handicap Parking Tag.

F.A.Q. - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Do I need tickets? 
No Tickets are needed! Sorry - No reservations!
All performances are FREE. Donations welcomed.

We encourage and gratefully accept donations
Suggested $25 per person

Where’s my seat?
Seating is OPEN, on the grass of the Great Lawn.
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets
Blanket-Only Seating down front

When should we arrive?
6:30 – Best seats & parking available
            Bring a picnic & enjoy!
7:30 – Live Music by the Cast begins
8:00 - Performance (2 hours, no intermission)

Special mobility needs and other accessibility accommodations?
If needed, drop-off and/or handicap parking is available directly into the park on paved roads through the entrance on Edgehill Road. Guests are advised that traveling over grass is difficult to avoid in the audience. Please arrive early if you need these accommodations.

What about the weather?
We perform if at all possible! Storms blow through and we may delay or hold the show for up to 30 minutes.

So how do we know if the show is cancelled due to weather?
Check this Website & Social Media for Updates throughout the day
We will make the final decision to perform, hold or cancel by 6:30pm.

Are there restrooms?
Portable toilets are available on the Cliff Street side of the lawn near the Green House.

Can I bring my pet?
Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome.

Can I take pictures?
Our union affiliation strictly prohibits any photography or video of the actual performance. But we encourage you to take that selfie before or after the show and share your experience on social media! #ElmShakespeare

Public transportation options?
Bus:  The 228 or 229 bus lines offer service on Whitney Ave. Visit the CT Transit website for schedules and information.
Bike:  New Haven Bike Routes Map
Walk: Only 30 minutes from Yale University
Taxi: Easy access for Uber, Lyft, Metro Taxi, or Zipcar

Is there any food available?
Food is not provided, however, all are encouraged to bring a picnic with them to the park! 

Is the performance kid friendly?
YES! We get lots of feedback that even with short attention spans, kids are often “rapt with wonder” for the entire performance. That said, while Shakespeare does explore adult themes, our staging will be appropriate for all ages with lots of music and theatricality to keep the whole family engaged.

What Should I bring?
We suggest bringing a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on, bug spray, something to sit on, a jacket or sweatshirt, and perhaps a small flashlight as the walkways can be dim after the performance.