Prescott Park

"We had come into Portsmouth early so we could get parking for the Parade of Lights that was going on that night and by happy accident stumbled upon this area. We first went to the visitors center museum but it was closed in prep for the evening events which were to include a candlelight stroll around the grounds. Also, the visitors center was the area to change into ice skates for the ice skating area next to it so we watched the skaters for a bit and then took a stroll around the grounds but everything but the boathouse next to the pond was closed. We wandered around a bit more, used the public restrooms and wandered off to see more of the town."

"Lovely park right by the water with a beautiful flower garden. Great place to relax. We were visiting a family in New Hampshire, so I am not familiar with the park events, but it seems that they have concerts in the park and other intertaiments."

"Beautiful park! The flower gardens are absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and magnificent. The fence with all the locks was interesting and placed with love. There was even a stage for shows where you can rent chairs. With a large snack shack and restrooms. You can park for 2 hours for free then you have to pay."

"Been going to this play since I was 7 years old--45 years ago. Don't miss it (the summer play). It's such a well done performance. But it's not just that. You're on a chair, blanket or rented table (only $60 for 4 pp) right alongside Portsmouth Harbor and the beautiful smell of the ocean. Make no mistake-- just because this is a park performance, don't think it's not as professional as one in the Wang Center. It is. We've caught it every single year. And it's steps from Downtown Portsmouth, so come early, find parking (Strawberry Banke for a charge) and walk along all the amazing shops before the play. It's a perfect experience."

"This park was so cute! There's a lovely little garden, and if you cross the bridge there's another section where you can walk out to an area that has picnic pavilions. We were in need of a public restroom, but be warned, that is the only reason this park lost a star. It's beautiful here, with a fantastic view but the restrooms were not great to put it mildly."