The Trees & Public Greenery Committee was established by Ordinance [Chapter 1, Article IV, Section 1.409] and consists of nine (10) voting members including a member of the City Council, the City Manager or designee, the Tree Warden, the Public Works Foreman in charge of tree maintenance, and six (6) individuals with an interest in trees and public greenery.  The six (6) non-staff members of the Committee are appointed by the Mayor and City Council for three-year terms.

The City of Portsmouth owns and maintains six historic cemeteries:

The City of Portsmouth maintains 22 parks and playgrounds for citizens to enjoy. Click link below for a map.

The City started setting aside greenspace for parks early in its history. Go to historical background.

Note that not all parks allow dogs to be off their leashes. For the Off-Leash Dog Parks map, click the second link below.