Attractions
The Gardens
Prescott Park contains many individual gardens which serve the beautiful environment and fresh aura to feel refreshing and active. Learn about new plants and flowers that are the best in the seacoast atmosphere. There are numerous colorful butterflies to inspire photographers and garden lovers to take a look and walk on the paved pathway. There are benches to sit on and enjoy the alluring views and aroma of flowers mixed with the breeze in each season.
Piscataqua River
Prescott Park situated on the Piscataqua River includes thousands of gallons of crystal clear water flowing southeastward of New Hampshire. The river contains native aquatic animals, including tropical fish, mussels, seals, lobsters, and many other water species to explore. Enjoy boating, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing with your better half. The river offers paddle boarding and fishing on the piers to enjoy.
The Players’ Ring Theatre
Sits in the park, the Players’ Ring Theatre is a black box theater that has a seating capacity of 75 guests. Built in 1833, the theater is a brick building that offers many historical works of established and new playwrights. There are several performances and concerts of musicians and theater groups to enjoy. The theater creates curiosity and encourages the audience to make a connection with the actors.
Facts: –
- Prescott Park opened doors to the public in 1954 as an outdoor waterfront fun spot.
- The Park encompasses over 10 acres of landscape in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Activities: – Prescott Park is purchased by the Prescott sisters to make it a public park, free and accessible to all in the city of Portsmouth. The Park is home to a black box theater, featuring simplicity in design, seating space, and the main stage for live plays. Enjoy the art festival, special events, community showcases, and cultural events throughout the year. The park offers an outdoor event venue, fountains, a variety of plants, an art venue, and a sunset harbor sail, including educational programs for learning seekers who want to identify plants collection and flower selections. For focusing on the main stage, the theater has black walls as a backdrop, featuring small experimental shows for visitors to experience.
What to expect: – Prescott Park has an extravagant production on the main stage of the theater, where you can focus on the actors due to black walls that provide better visuals and entertainment to all. Explore gardens that include trees, plants, a catalog of flowers, and a variety of bird species. There are many water fountains, picnic areas, and benches to sit on. You can board the gundalow, walk on the beach, and spot species of water animals. You can have a spectacular photoshoot with nature and grab lunch with your family. Experience the super-friendly environment of the park!
Plan your visit: – Prescott Park opens 24 hours a week for vacationers and picnickers to explore this ten-plus acres waterfront recreational area. Take a leisurely walk on the sandy beach while seeing breathtaking sunset and sunrise. Enjoy the beach during the quieter time of day on the beach and watch ocean views with deep thoughts healing inside your soul.
