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New Haven also has a tremendous park system: more than seventeen percent of the city's land is dedicated to public outdoor space. City parks range from neighborhood playgrounds to East Rock Park, an 800-acre complex of hiking trails and fields covering New Haven's most distinctive geographical landmark, the sheer, red cliff that looms over the harbor. East Rock's sweeping view of Long Island Sound reminds visitors of New Haven's location on the waterfront and offers views of the extensive parklands along the harbor. These include a boat launch, a beautifully restored and working historic carousel, and a swimmable public beach with picnic grounds and a popular area for kite-flying and long evening walks. The spring and summer months bring sailboats and windsurfers to the waters of New Haven, while the winter months bring skiers and snowboarders to nearby mountains. New Haven's many outdoor spaces provide enticing and immediate retreats for anyone seeking release from the pressures of urban and academic life.
Just as New Haven is the center of arts and culture in southern Connecticut, so too is it the center of athletics and recreation. New Haven's Connecticut Tennis Center is the third-largest outdoor tennis stadium in the world and plays host to the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament, an internationally televised women's and men’s tennis tournament just prior to the U.S. Open. The summer months also feature a number of high-profile golf tournaments at the Yale Golf Course, ranked one of the most challenging courses in North America. There are also the 35 varsity sports teams at Yale with many other clubs and intramural teams for sports lovers -- participants and viewers alike.
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