Westville, Connecticut
Westville is a neighborhood of the city of
New Haven, Connecticut located in the western part of the city. It is bordered by the neighboring town of
Woodbridge, Connecticut on the west (the border runs roughly along the
Wilbur Cross Parkway), by the
Amity neighborhood on the north (along
Fountain Street), by the West Rock neighborhood on the northeast (along Valley Street), by the
West River on the east, and by the city of
West Haven on the south. Edgewood Avenue and
Forest Road are the main through routes of the neighborhood.
Westville is a mixed-use district, with both residential and commercial zoning space. Generally, as elevation rises, the neighborhood becomes more residential, with primary commercial buildings located along
Whalley Avenue, which runs from the southeast to northwest. This area is home to many pubs and restaurants, and also features art galleries, antique shops, and other local businesses.
Several of Yale's primary athletic faciliteis are located near the edge of Westville, including
Yale Bowl, Yale Field (baseball), Cullman Courts (tennis), and the Yale golf course.