The Rochester Recreation & Arena Department invites East Rochester community members and neighbors of Nancy Loud Park to attend a Neighborhood Picnic celebrating the new park and playground, which officially opened in October 2025.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of May 17. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy yard games, music, and a community art project. The event is free and open to the public. Parking at the venue is limited, and attendees are encouraged to walk or carpool when possible.

In the event of cancellation, updates will be posted on the Rochester Recreation & Arena Department website and social media pages at Rec.RochesterNH.gov.