Common Ground’s unique place — 20 acres of city park land, on the edge of a forested state park, within the City of New Haven — is at the root of everything we do. Our work starts here are ripples outward.
Watch 7 short student-produced videos, sharing sustainable design principles at work in Common Ground’s new Springside Center, and learn about other ways that Common Ground is trying to live out our commitment to sustainable change.
Learn More & Visit
- See a calendar of events
- Explore our urban farm
- Get directions & schedule a visit
- Hike the Old Oak Nature Trail: Map, Informational Guide
Recent Blog Posts about Our Place
Seeds of Change: A Celebration of Growth, Community, and Empowerment
On a snowy Saturday, January 11, 2025, Common Ground hosted the first Seeds of Change summit, a powerful gathering that brought together 40 attendees from 15 organizations, high schools, and colleges across New Haven, united in their commitment
Feast from the Fields Weekend 2024 – Sept. 14-15th Photos
Thank you for joining us for our 2024 Feast from the Fields weekend of events! It was an honor to gather with YOU, our joyous and powerful community. Please enjoy these event photos taken by
Celebrating Black History, Present & Futures at CG!
Written by Aurora Coon, CG's Manager of Development & Communications. Photos and videos by Aurora, After School Media Club facilitator Amanda Byam, and Media Club students Camila, Alex, and Aurelio. Common Ground seeks to celebrate