FIELD RESERVATIONS

To make reservations or for questions related to the use and availability of the field, please contact the Recreation Department.

The Athletic Field opened June 9, 2021 and is a new 360-foot x 225-foot multi-purpose, synthetic turf playing field which fulfills several of the planning objectives outlined in the City’s 2010 Comprehensive Recreational Needs Study and the 2016 update to that study, along with an innovative regional storm water treatment system, consisting of two types of systems to treat the storm water runoff originating from the West Road industrial area and improve the water quality of drainage to Sagamore Creek.

The City has selected synthetic turf for its playability, safety, and the ability to allow continuous play despite weather conditions. This surface offers extended seasonal use, with less impact from late fall and spring weather that delays natural turf recovery and reduces playing time. The infill for the turf is an organic product made with crushed walnut shells, an environmentally-sound alternative to rubber or plastic infills. For information on the field components go to these details.

Lights were added in Fall 2022 and user groups can now play under the lights throughout the season. 

Field rental is available by calling Todd Henley at 603-610-8897 or emailing tahenley@cityofportsmouth.com. All facility requests should be put in writing by CLICKING HERE for facility request form.