I absolutely looooooove this park! Having formerly lived a stone's throw from here on Mechanic Street, I would frequent this park on the daily back in the day. It is a staple in Strawbery Banke and Portsmouth. It is always so super clean, there are bathrooms available, there is street parking nearby, and it is actually quite large and has a lot to offer. In the summertime they offer plays on their stage that are free to the public, as well as other shows for a small fee. Several musicians play here too (Ani DiFranco, anyone?!), and people usually bring their chairs or blankets and camp out on the grass to watch the entertainment. There is plenty of green space, but there are also walkways, and benches scattered throughout. Toward the front end of the park, there is a wildflower garden with a fountain that operates during the summer months. There is a vegetable and herb garden that is within the center of the park as well that members of the park can pay into if they wish to do so. There is also a composting station toward the back end of the park too. This park is very green friendly, no pun intended! My favorite part of the park though are the docks that jut out into the Piscataqua River. There are three if I'm not mistaken, and there are benches on each for your sitting and viewing pleasure. It is a very tranquil, relaxing, and quiet park off the beaten path right on the outskirts of the downtown area heading into Strawbery Banke. River boats also depart from here, and you can buy your tickets on the Prescott Park website. Overall, this is one of my favorite parks, not only for what it offers, but for what it symbolizes for me, which is pure happiness and nostalgia. I come here every time I'm down town, and it really never gets old. Keep up the good work, Portsmouth :) read more

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It's romantic. Lots to see and happy kids. It's got a great view and I always find it enjoyable to take a stroll on through and people-watch. read more

Patriot was here at Prescott Park on May of 2026 on a warm Saturday afternoon. Nice park area with a stage area and food venue read more

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Prescott Park is a quiet little park on the river side of Portsmouth. There are great views of the Memorial Bridge and boats from the pier in the park. The fence along the pier is covered with locks placed by visitors over the years. The river has a unique current that changes as the tide moves in and out, just off the pier, making the water rough. There is a beautiful whimsical fountain in the park that memorizes a local Naval Ensign who died over a hundred years ago. Several benches are scattered throughout the park to sit and relax. People sat drinking their morning coffee. A stone marks the site of where St. John's Lodge first met in 1736. Worth a visit if you are in the area. It was a little chilly, during my visit. A sweatshirt is helpful. read more

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Walked from Strawbery Banke to this park and saw their beautiful gardens first. However there was a wedding photoshoot going on so we couldnt really enjoy that part of the park. So we headed further to the waters and saw the Sheafe Warehouse and even a beautiful view of Memorial Bridge. My favorite part must be watching the harbors and the relaxing clear waters on a beautiful afternoon. Im not sure if Ive seen all parts of the park or not but Ive observed its more "sitting-on-a-bench" kind-of park rather than "sitting or picnicking on the grass" type lol im so bad at describing it lol Its beautiful in its own way though and kept fairly clean. Loved looking over at the waters there really. Great spot for a lazy day and to just enjoy some waterfront views. read more

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Serene spot to appreciate where we are in New England! Perfect if you love nature and seeing the history of our geography in action!

Gorgeous park. My second time here. Didn't stay long as there are few parking spots- all were taken. Serene park with gorgeous waterfront views. Come early in the a.m. to snag a parking spot. Metered street parking also available: $2/hour for up to three hours. More per hour after that. read more

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Loved this place! We went to see a play in the park and it was amazing, even with the rain and technical difficulties.

Prescott Park is a beautiful location just outside of in-town Portsmouth. With Portsmouth's historic buildings and the hustle and bustle of people walking around, Prescott Park serves as a sort of sanctuary to escape the crowds of people. The park has a variety of walking paths, all with a view of the harbor. Not only that, but the park has a variety of gardens and fountains that instantly make you feel at ease. When I came on a Saturday afternoon, there were even wedding going on, and I can imagine how amazing the pictures will come out due to the cleanliness and beauty of the park. There was also a stage, which, after reading some other reviews, I found that they provide free plays in the summertime! My favorite park of the park are the wooden docks that jet out into the harbor, which gives fantastic views of the water, boats, the shipyard, etc. The docks are accentuated with black lampposts. These docks with the lampposts remind me of that scene in the movie La La Land where Ryan Gosling is singing "City of Stars" and approaches the married couple...ahhhh. I digress... Prescott Park really is a nicely maintained park with a lot to offer people during the nicer weather months. Definitely some place to check out when you are in the Portsmouth area! read more

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Nice park to get some lunch and go sit Very shaded Beautiful trees Looking over the bay The memorial bridge was clean Has nice bathrooms beautiful garden to walk through A good place to go if you are in that area read more

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DO NOT BUY FOOD OR DESSERT HERE. Bad portions bad quality for value ratio and the staff are not professional in front of customers. Everything else about about venue is good. read more

I enjoyed walking around this 10 acre municipal park, situated on the banks of the Piscataqua River, that includes lawns, gardens, walkways and docks. read more

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I really love visiting Prescott Park, especially the small garden area. For one thing, how cool are the old gnarled trees? I remember photographing them quite often in college, they look super cool in black and white. It is just a nice, relaxing place to visit and spend time while in Portsmouth. I was excited to go back there last week and show it off to my husband. It was just as cool as I remember, although I didn't realize how much of the park does not have trees...parts of the park were quite warm with the sun brightly shining down on it. People didn't seem to mind though, there were families, students, couples, and other folks just happily spread throughout the area. There are plenty of places to set up a nice picnic and there are a few sculptures worth checking out. Oh, and of course...take a walk out onto the the docks near the water which is fun too. I highly recommend visiting it. It isn't huge, you can easily walk around the grounds of the park in an hour or so. But, take some extra time to walk around the gardens, it is worth the trip. Quite lovely! I uploaded a few photos. Enjoy! read more

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The best thing about the park is that every performance is by donation only... In the heart of gentrified Portsmouth, it is really the City of the open door....if you are willing to walk from Pierce Island you can even find free parking. That is a deal that very few places in North America or Europe can offer. If you can afford to ,make a serious donation because you are allowing less fortunate families to enjoy live theatre and entertainment that they would otherwise not be able to experience . read more

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Nice place to spend the day lounging in the sun, playing frisbee or having a picnic, it's right on the water with views of the bridge, lobster boats and the shipyard across the channel. Parking is a bit of a nightmare if you don't get there early, it's mostly street parking and there's a tiny lot connected to the park with about 10 spaces that fills up quickly. No dogs allowed which is a huge bummer, but there is a dog friendly area/park on Peirce Island just across the bridge. read more

A beautiful free park with free parking! What a wonderful stop in Portsmouth. We loved the piers, gardens, and plethora of historical plaques with rich history of the area and surrounding ports. Stop here and enjoy! read more

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Prescott Park is what Portsmouth is all about. Grab a sandwich from Moe's or some pizza from Savario's and have a picnic in the park. The views of the river and the bridge are amazing, and the gardens are worth looking at. In the summer there are concerts and plays, too. One thing that will disappoint some people is the lack of parking, so don't try to park at the park. Just leave the car in the garage and walk over. Another thing that isn't perfect is that dogs aren't allowed in the park. I really can't complain about anything else so I'm giving Prescott Park 5 stars. read more

Beautiful waterside park. We enjoyed a sunset stroll while they were playing "Mary Poppins" on the lawn. Great way to close an eveing in Portsmouth. Only wish is that they allowed dogs so we could have brought our pooch, but we get it. read more

We stopped off at Prescott Park because we were on the way home from vacation. My wife spent a lot of time in Portsmouth hen she went to college and knew this spot. We were looking for a picnic location and this was the perfect place. read more

Great place to walk around especially during the summer when the garden area is full of flowers. They also have free plays in the summer at the park, the productions change every year so be sure to check out the shows and times beforehand. Its also fun to watch the drawbridge lower and raise and you can walk to Maine if you go over the bridge. Also Strawberry Banke is right across the street from Prescott Park, worth a visit if you want to learn more about Portsmouth History (will cost $ though). There is limited parking at Prescott Park so unless you're lucky you may have better luck parking in the parking garage downtown or at the free lot adjacent to citizens bank and then walking to the park. read more

Prescott Park (pronounced Preskit) is located on the easdt side of Portsmouth, up against the piscataqua (Pronounced Piss-cat-ah-kwah) river, which flows from Great Bay out to portsmouth harbor. A nice small park with a nice little marina to park the boat on your way out to the isle of shoals. Prescott park is also the home of an outdoor play series. I recall as a kid my parents putting out a blanket or two to save some space, and having a picnic surrounded by friends and other families doing the same. A great summer activity for those in the area. read more

We stopped here to go for a walk and stretch our legs. The park itself is full of colorful plants and trees. I can only imagine how beautiful it is when all the flowers are in bloom. There are some great picture ops by fountains and breathtaking plants. The park is located along the water with a great view of the Naval shipyard. We had a hard time finding a place to park that was the only drawback. There are restaurants and museums and shops within walking distance. Nice little park! read more

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Walked through here to stretch our legs on a road trip. Huge garden of flowers. Very pretty. Loved the ocean views too. read more

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Nice park for a stroll. Located near downtown Portsmouth, it is an easy walk before or after a meal. Nice views of the bay. I visited in mid October so the plants were not as vivid as some of the photos posted but it still looked nice. read more

Super pretty and peaceful, A great spot to take a break. read more

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We visited Prescott Park, located in the Market Square area, in Portsmouth, NH during our Northeast road trip last Labor Day (Sept 2016). The park is nice, but a bit small, and not entirely worth it if you are in a hurry (we took a detour there and literally had to run back to make our lunch reservation in the Market Square area. The flower garden is quite lovely, with tons of bumble bees buzzing around and various types of colorful flowers. Overall, it's a lovely little park, but I'm not sure if I'd stop by again next time if I was just passing through Portsmouth, NH as we did last year. It's a bit out of the way (a 10-15 minute walk from the central Market Square area), and doesn't afford a view of the harbor, as I thought it would. Nevertheless, it's still a lovely, well-kept park, and I am glad we visited. read more

I absolutely love this place. Right on the water, it has great views of the river, boats, and bridge. It's a quick walk from downtown Portsmouth, so a perfect spot to grab some lunch, ice cream, whatever, and go walk around. Always TONS of parking options (in the park, on Marcy Street, in nearby metered lots, street parking, etc), lots of places to explore, and some gorgeous gardens to boot. LOVE! read more

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We recently visited Portsmouth and took a walk through it's historic Prescott Park. The boys enjoyed seeing the shed where historic boats are repaired and launched. The dog loved the Park's flowers until we eventually discovered signs that informed us he wasn't allowed in the park. Oops. read more

A lovely riverside green space planted with over 500 flower varieties and a view of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard across the harbor, established in 1800 and still repairing the Navy's submarines. read more

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Okay, so my son got married here last week....But I would have given it 5 stars even if it wasn't such a fantastic event! What a beautiful place for an outdoor ceremony. The harbor in the background. The phenomenally gorgeous flower gardens with deciduous and exotic plantings are timeless. Serene and charming. Just as a wedding place should be! read more

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The park is cute. It's right on the waterfront, though it's a little industrial and there isn't much to look at.

We stopped by Prescott park for a picnic lunch while we were in Portsmouth. Luckily, it was a very sunny day and we enjoyed our time in this beautiful park. The trees are beautiful and we loved sitting by the benches near the water. There were some lovely flowers in bloom too which added to the whole experience. read more

Beautiful spot! Right on the water and so many beautiful flowers and plants. I could spend hours walking around here. Its so pretty.

What's not to like about Prescott Park. On the harbor, great water views, tranquil oasis adjoining downtown, and it's FREE!

Lovely little park that takes maybe 5 minutes to walk through. It would be great for a picnic, or tossing the frisbie around. Located right across from Strawberry Banke. It's nice that its on the River, which allows a nice cool breeze to flow through. The flower garden is quite serene and peaceful. read more

Great place to watch shows, movies, and music performances during the summer. The flowers and grounds are very pretty and well taken care of. It is a nice to have so close to downtown and is an easy walk to many restaurants and shops. read more

The park itself is beautiful. Lots of flowers and green grass. The problem is they have turned this place into a carnival in the summer. The plays are like a high school production. The park is supposed to be free but crabby old ladies shove their fist in your face asking for money. You can occasionally see some big ships go by. This park has been overrun. There's no quiet little corner of Portsmouth and I thought that was what parks are for. read more

We've only been here in the fall & late in winter so we've never seen this park at it's height of perfection but it's still beautiful. Not terribly busy when we've been, there are TONS of benches to sit on & relax, a few art installations, sculptures, fountains, stages, various buildings, & of course the gardens. Beautiful cobblestone & brick walk ways & the views are just stunning. We always make several passes each day through here when we're in the area. read more

I've been going here since I was born. I would go dance with my little friends at kiddy concerts, take photos, blow bubbles, always a good time and great place for photographers read more

The park is great. Fits in perfectly with the rest of Portsmouth, a real walking town. Have a picnic, watch the shows in the summertime, watch the boats go by. A must see if you're just visiting or new to the area. read more