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Outdoors South End, Portsmouth

Prescott Park

An outdoor spot in South End, Portsmouth, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Summer.

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Prescott Park in South End, Portsmouth
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Why go

Waterfront gardens across from Strawbery Banke with harbor views.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Portsmouth, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Strawbery Banke Museum and The Press Room. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
South End
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Summer

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Portsmouth, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Strawbery Banke Museum

    Ten acres of restored houses spanning 300 years of a waterfront neighborhood.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Press Room

    Longest-running bar and live-music room in downtown Portsmouth: jazz, blues and local bands in a brick basement pub.

    Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Ceres Bakery

    Long-running downtown bakery for coffee, scones and soup.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Moxy

    Chef Matt Louis's American tapas using New England ingredients.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Market Square

    Brick-lined center of town with shops, cafés and the North Church spire.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Black Trumpet

    Bistro and upstairs wine bar in an old waterfront building.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Prescott Park is a stop on our Boston to Portland route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Portsmouth

Another curated outdoor spot in Portsmouth. See the full Portsmouth guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Portsmouth run from 34°F in January to 74°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Prescott Park itself, we suggest: Summer.

Modelled monthly averages for Portsmouth from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Portsmouth weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Prescott Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
105 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Coordinates
43.07666, -70.75158
Destination
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Prescott Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Prescott Park?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Prescott Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Prescott Park?

Our pick: Summer.

Is Prescott Park free?

Yes, we list Prescott Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Prescott Park?

Prescott Park is at 105 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA, in South End. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Prescott Park?

Prescott Park appears on Boston to Portland, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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