New Cumberland Park

Although the playground here is super sunny, it is still one of our favorites. The play structure is very large and almost entirely enclosed. The ramps go up pretty high but are safe b/c there are no gaps for younger kids to fall through. It has a castle or tree house feel to it and the kids always love it. There is also a zip line and a few other toys that I haven't seen around anywhere else.
Two picnic tables take up the only available shade under young tress but at least you can have a snack or lunch out of the sun.
The borough recently constructed a beautiful gazebo but that is all there is, no table or benches are in it. A sign says it is for authorized use only so I wonder if you have to rent it to have tables there. I think this would be a great place for a party if you can get the gazebo. The kids could play on the playground and there are bathrooms right next door. The park runs along the Yellow Breeches so when the kids tire of the playground you can walk over and look for ducks or throw rocks in the creek.
There is also a smaller tot playground about 100 yards from the gazebo and larger playground. This part of the park is very shady and perfect for younger children.
I highly recommend visiting this park!
If you are looking for a snack on the way there, Dingeldein's bakery is on the right in downtown New Cumberland. Right before you get to town, also on the right, is TJ's Homestyle, it is a small restaurant but has great breakfast.
DIRECTIONS: From Market Street in CH, turn left on 3rd and continue through New Cumberland, make a right on Front Street before the iron bridge and the park is on your left.