Fundraising for Pairpoint Park

Exeter, NH - December 12th, 2025:  Imagine a greenspace in downtown Exeter, a pocket park accessible to all, for generations to come, where you can sit under a canopy of native trees, have a cup of coffee, read a book or meet with a friend, and gaze out at a heron fishing in the Exeter River as it cascades down to the Squamscott below.  This can be yours.  Donate below to make it a reality.

Details

The Pairpoint Park Stakeholders Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the initiation of fundraising efforts for the design and construction of Pairpoint Park. Our initial objective of $40,000 will be allocated to cover the costs of creating design and construction documents. Additional funds raised will be directed towards construction. In addition to individual contributions, we are actively seeking support from corporate sponsors and civic organizations, and are in the process of submitting applications for multiple grant opportunities. 

Donations may be made via credit card or check: 

• To donate by credit card, please visit the Parks and Recreation Registration page.
• To donate by check, please either write on the check’s memo line that the donation is for the design and construction of Pairpoint Park or send an accompanying letter stating the same.
  • Checks may be made payable to: Town of Exeter
  • Checks may be mailed to:
    • Exeter Parks and Recreation
      Attn.: Pairpoint Park Donation
      10 Hampton Road
      Exeter, NH 03833

It is recommended that any donation greater than $1,000 be made by check.

All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
 

Donation Levels

Donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted.  Any donation above $50 will be acknowledged with appropriate signage in Pairpoint Park at the following levels:

• $50 to <$1,000 – Sprouts 
• $1,000 to <$5,000 – Seedlings 
• $5,000 to <$10,000 – Saplings
• $10,000 to <25,000 –Trees
• $25,000 to <$50,000 – Heritage Trees
• $50,000 and up – Bosque 

Park Concept: The Shady Bosque

The proposed Shady Bosque design still requires meticulous development and engineering by a landscape architect and an engineer to facilitate construction progress. The Select Board has endorsed the “Shady Bosque” as the preferred concept for the park, which received broad support in a survey of local residents. The Shady Bosque proposal envisions a spiraling pathway beginning at Water Street, leading through a seating area to a deck with views of the river. The pathway and deck will be entirely accessible to all individuals, with gardens and trees along the route for public enjoyment.

The Shady Bosque concept, its inspiration and two elevations are all shown below.

Your support is greatly appreciated!