Thr Rockingham Recreational Trail connects east side residents to the amenities of urban Manchester, such as shopping, professional offices and medical care.  Additionally, urban residents have access to the trail to connect them to the natural and rural setting of Lake Massabesic, without depending on motorized transport.

The City of Manchester recently completed the Peabody Avenue Bridge, which allowed trail users at-grade, continuous passage from Tarrytown Road to Lake Massabesic.  As part of the project, a gravel base was placed from Proctor Road to Lake Shore Ave to allow for a more stable base, and improving the trail experience.  Future phases of the Rockingham Recreational Trail include the clearing, widening and paving of the trail from Tarrytown Road to Lake Massabesic, to increase useage and to provide a safe, alternative mode of transportation to access the amenities the City of Manchester has to offer.