The best parks & outdoor spots in Rochester

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Butternut Farm

Parks & Outdoors

Whether you’re craving sun-warmed peaches, early apples, or a leisurely morning in the rows, Butternut Farm in nearby Farmington delivers…

195 Meaderboro Rd (Farmington)

“Whether you’re craving sun-warmed peaches, early apples, or a leisurely morning in the rows, Butternut Farm in nearby Farmington delivers classic pick-your-own on a 30-acre, family-run spread. Swing by the Cider House for hard cider flights and fresh donuts, then call it the most productive snack run of your week.”

From the Rochester newsletter, October 7, 2026

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GWRLT Tuckahoe Preserve

Parks & Outdoors

GWRLT Tuckahoe Preserve serves up a mellow, mile-long lollipop through grasslands and mixed forest, with a long stretch along the Salmon…

310 Hubbard Rd (Berwick)

“GWRLT Tuckahoe Preserve serves up a mellow, mile-long lollipop through grasslands and mixed forest, with a long stretch along the Salmon Falls River. Flat and easy, it’s the kind of quick Berwick wander where you’ll spot birds, big trees, and breathe easier before dinner.”

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 2, 2026

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Village Place Open Space

Parks & Outdoors

Village Place Open Space packs about a mile of easy to moderate trails through hemlock and pine-oak forest, with winter wildlife tracks for…

NH-9 (Barrington)

“Village Place Open Space packs about a mile of easy to moderate trails through hemlock and pine-oak forest, with winter wildlife tracks for the keen-eyed. Perfect for quick after-work loops, kiddo energy burns, mellow snowshoe laps, and those days you want quiet woods without driving far.”

From the Rochester newsletter, September 26, 2026

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