Seacoast Recreation

From oceanfront adventures to forested trails, the Seacoast region offers outdoor activities for every season and lifestyle. Here’s how each town invites you to get outside and explore:

Portsmouth • New Castle • Kittery, ME • Rye

Dover • Durham• Eliot, ME• Greenland

Madbury • Newington• North Hampton• Rochester

Portsmouth

Stroll Prescott Park, kayak the estuaries along the Piscataqua River, or bike through the South Mill Pond trails. Nearby beaches and harbor cruises add coastal fun.

New Castle

Walk along the scenic Great Island Common or explore Fort Stark State Historic Site. Great for kayaking and sunset views.

Kittery, ME

Enjoy Seapoint Beach, hike at Fort Foster, or birdwatch at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

Rye

Surf or swim at Jenness and Wallis Sands Beaches. Explore Odiorne Point State Park’s rugged shoreline and trails.

Dover

Walk or bike the Dover Community Trail, paddle the Cocheco River, or enjoy family fun at Henry Law Park.

Durham

Hike College Woods, canoe the Oyster River, or explore Wagon Hill Farm’s trails and waterfront.

Eliot, ME

Fish or kayak in the Piscataqua, hike Eliot Boat Basin trails, or explore nature at Dead Duck Sanctuary.

Greenland

Hit the links at Portsmouth Country Club or walk the Great Bay Discovery Center trails along the estuary.

Madbury

Enjoy quiet recreation at Bellamy Reservoir or hike through Madbury Town Forest.

Newington

Explore the trails at Fox Point or kayak from Great Bay Marine. Small parks and waterfront access offer peaceful escapes.

North Hampton

Take in the views at North Hampton State Beach, walk Fuller Gardens, or explore the Little River Trail.

Rochester

Hike at Blue Job Mountain, swim at the Rochester Commons, or kayak the Cocheco River.

Stratham

Explore trails at Stratham Hill Park, paddle the Squamscott River, or visit the Great Bay Discovery Center.