South Mill Pond Playground

If you’ve got a toddler in Portsmouth, this little spot by South Mill Pond is worth knowing about. The sandbox keeps the little ones busy while you actually get to sit down at a picnic table and breathe for a minute — restrooms nearby means you’re not scrambling. The open grass field is great for kids who just need to run, and the basketball court gives older siblings something to do too. That pond backdrop makes the whole thing feel less like a city park and more like somewhere you’d actually want to hang out.