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Trustees of the Trust Funds: Prescott Park

Prescott Park formal garden.

Prescott Park was created and has been maintained by the terms of the last will and testament of Josie F. Prescott, a life long resident of the City of Portsmouth. It was her wish that a public park, free and accessible to all, be established along the Portsmouth waterfront replacing what had become a run down industrial area of Portsmouth.

The Josie F. Prescott Trust Fund in the custody of the Trustees of Trust Funds to be used for the care and maintenance of all aspects of Prescott Park. The assets of this trust fund are invested for low risk growth and to preserve their ability to provide income above inflation over time. Anyone wishing to make a donation to this fund may make application to the Trustees of the Trust Fund.

For more information on Prescott Park, click here.
For more information on the Prescott Park Master Plan and implementation, click here.

 

Prescott Park Arts Festival logo

The Prescott Park Arts Festival is an independent 501c3, operating in the summer season from a stage in Prescott Park. The mission of Prescott Park Arts Festival is to provide financially accessible, multi-generational, high-quality family entertainment and educational events to a large and diverse audience. For more information on the Prescott Park Arts Festival, click here.

 

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