Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is the prominent stone memorial at East Rock's summit overlook. Navigate to the exact Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument pin rather than the general East Rock Park marker. The monument is at the summit, not beside the College Woods entrance. Plan for a steep walking approach if the summit road is closed, supervise children near overlooks, and do not rely on the seasonal portable restrooms being available year-round.

Park only in designated lots. College Woods parking is available along Orange, Cold Spring, and Livingston Streets, and limited accessible stalls are distributed at parking areas for vehicles displaying the required permit. Navigate to the exact Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument pin rather than the general East Rock Park marker. The monument is at the summit, not beside the College Woods entrance. Plan for a steep walking approach if the summit road is closed, supervise children near overlooks, and do not rely on the seasonal portable restrooms being available year-round.

Outdoor viewing follows East Rock Park's sunset-to-sunrise closure and any summit-road, severe-weather, maintenance, or event restrictions.

Seasonal portable toilets are at College Woods, the summit, and Rice Field. Ranger Station restrooms at College Woods are available for permitted events rather than guaranteed general daily use.

Viewing the outdoor monument is free; there is no general public admission desk at the monument.

Vehicle summit access is restricted and changes by day or season; walking and bicycling access is more consistently available. Confirm the current gate notice before relying on a car route, and display the required permit for accessible stalls.

Yes, but dogs must remain leashed at all times and owners must remove waste. East Rock Park itself is not an off-leash area; the separate East Rock Dog Park is at 107 Mechanic Street and has its own sunrise-to-sunset schedule. Separately operated buildings, beaches, gardens, and attractions can set stricter rules.

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is the prominent stone memorial at East Rock's summit overlook. The College Woods playground is by the ranger station area near Cold Spring and Orange Streets. It is separate from summit parking and the monument, so route to College Woods for family play.

The monument is at the summit, not beside the College Woods entrance. Plan for a steep walking approach if the summit road is closed, supervise children near overlooks, and do not rely on the seasonal portable restrooms being available year-round.