Savin Rock Amusement Park
Savin Rock was an American amusement park in West Haven, Connecticut. Nearby, Yale Bowl (3.9 mi) leads the list. The months with the kindest weather are May, June, August, September and October, at 64–82°F.
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A theme park inside West Haven
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
You can stay in West Haven
Savin Rock Amusement Park is inside West Haven, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Hempstead
Hempstead is about 55 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Tweed New Haven (HVN) has airline service, about 3 miles from Savin Rock Amusement Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Every month near Savin Rock Amusement Park is set out below.
Savin Rock Amusement Park
Savin Rock was an American amusement park in West Haven, Connecticut. It was previously called The White City and was established in the 1870s . The park included a number of roller coasters, other rides and numerous funhouses.
The park has been mentioned in several novels such as Eleanor Estes's Rufus M., Stephen King's Low Men in Yellow Coats and The Boogeyman.
- Type
- Theme park
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Places to stay near Savin Rock Amusement Park
Rooms are nearest in West Haven (7) and New Haven (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Savin Rock Amusement Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven | in town | — | 7 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 55,351 | $292K | B |
| New Haven | 4 mi north | 5 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 138,774 | $287K | D |
| Milford | 6 mi west | 10 min | 18 11 hotels · 4 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 53,606 | $417K | C+ |
| Branford | 9 mi east | 15 min | 16 7 hotels · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 28,724 | $401K | B− |
| Shelton | 10 mi west | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,880 | $453K | A− |
| Stratford | 10 mi west | 15 min | 10 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 53,908 | $372K | B− |
| Brookhaven | 28 mi south | 40 min | 58 30 hotels · 6 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 8 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 496,410 | $489K | — |
| East Haven | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 27,925 | $294K | C+ |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Savin Rock Amusement Park
All of these are within 67 miles.
Big draw62 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw53 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw65 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw66 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw64 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw62 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
14 mi Stadium & arenaYale Bowl
Big draw59 mi Stadium & arenaYankee StadiumPhoto credits
Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yale Bowl: Kenneth Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Savin Rock Amusement Park, answered
Is Savin Rock Amusement Park open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Savin Rock Amusement Park in West Haven?
Yes. It’s inside West Haven, CT.
When is the best time to visit Savin Rock Amusement Park?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Savin Rock Amusement Park from Islip and Oyster Bay?
About 40 miles south of Islip and about 43 miles southwest of Oyster Bay, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Savin Rock Amusement Park?
Tweed New Haven (HVN), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Bradley (BDL), about 49 miles.
Where should I stay near Savin Rock Amusement Park?
New Haven (4 mi, 19 places to stay), Milford (6 mi, 18 places to stay) and Branford (9 mi, 16 places to stay).
Tips from people in West Haven
Tips will appear here once someone posts in West Haven’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.