One of the best things about living in Derry Township is the parks and recreation. Shenk, Gelder…read moreand Cocoa Castle are well maintained. If you are looking for something to do that doesn't cost anything, take the kids to Cocoa Castle.

This a clean, new, and beautiful park. It's good for all ages. My 4 and 1 year old had a blast…read more They didn't have any bathrooms open so that's the only con.

Actually incredible playground! Lots of slides and swings kids will love. Soft floors too with…read morebenches for families to sit. Love the pirate ship and the castle-y theme!! There's a little free library at the front entrance. Also plenty of parking on both sides. There is a spot with covered picnic tables and restrooms nearby

Totally agree with Liz & leigh here about possibility place. Possibility Place is a very unique…read moreplayground that opened in 2006 in Lower paxton Twp, right behind Paxtonia Elemantary School, just off Nye's Road. It has an area for smaller children, with a choo-choo train, slides, activities, kids swings, letter hunt game, garden, etc. In addition is has a tire-swing, big-kid swings, a small misting shower (for hot days), chime-bell area, monkey bars, a sliding pole, as well as stroller parking, and benches for adults to sit on. Lots of local businesses and individuals (like ANG's 193rd Special Operations Wing) sponsored & helped with its construction. As mentioned it has a covered pavillion with picnic tables, restrooms, water fountains, as well as a rollerskating rink, soccer & baseball fields nearby. There also is a wetlands nature trail that you can walk or push a stroller along that has info about the flora & fauna of the area. Ample parking nearby.

This was a quiet and relaxing park. I especially liked it was enough parking and the bathroom was…read moreclean. Bring a chair, dress comfortably and enjoy the area. It's no shade, so bring an umbrella to block the sun.

Great spot for kids to play, this park has it all. Pavilions, picnicking, soccer fields, modest…read moreplayground and ample parking. One more reason to love the Harrisburg area. We were introduced to this park by the Hampden Township volunteer fire company, which hosted a picnic nearby.

We love this park! Has things to do for all ages! Playground, tennis court, volleyball, baseball…read moreand soccer! Also great hiking/biking trail and picnic areas! Only downside is their restrooms which are closed almost all the time.

Gelder Park is a 194 acre open space in western Derry Township. It has multiple playgrounds,…read morepavillions. Sporting facilities: baseball, basketball. Volleyball. A wall for lacrosse. There is a nice paved walking / exercise path. As well as a nature trail through some of the property. Its not uncommon to see deer along the creek. Our children love the playgrounds: swings, benches, shade, picnic tables, tire swing, zip line. Balance bar and jungle gum type equipment. Worth a visit if yoire in the area.

This 41 acre park provides baseball & soccer fields, swingsets, a walking path as well as two…read morepublic playgrounds. In front of the Hershey Elementary School, with about 4 dozen parking spots. Nice stop to let the kids unwind.

These are in reference to the Disc Golf…read more.. 11/2025: Renovations have completed, but they didn't turn out nice and have made the course a bit odd. All the tees and baskets remained in the same place, but they dumped loads of sand all over the park. There are sea shells in it, so unlike I originally thought, which was it was removed creek bank, I guess they trucked it in. Just odd. Only weeds grow on the sand. The park is still fine for a quick stop over lunch, but I wouldn't want to play there with others unless I was pressed for time. I should be fair and say kids might have fun finding little shells in the sand, and the renovation had nothing to do with trying to enhance the disc golf experience. The same basket in the review below is still crooked. 2022-23: Nice short course. Well kept. 2 Baskets crooked. Every other trip is usually ended short without playing through due to off leash dogs walkers. Although the dogs are always good, the people are not so bright. The dogs will chase a disc that heads their way. After that happened twice, I just leave now.

Super cute and peaceful park, the dog walk was lovely! Signs everywhere welcoming fishing in the…read morestocked creek and for doggy areas. Beautiful fall foliage

If you have littlr ones, look no further. Margie McNaughton Memorial Park is a nice, small park for…read morethe kids to unwind at. It has a baseball field, shed, a few metal picnic tables, swingsets, benches and a decent sized playgroud. (Oh, and lots of grassy area) Our kids loved playing there. About 12 parking spots. Inside the Chatham Glenn Development, near Bishop McDevitt High School.

Beautiful little park! Lots of trees and vegetation and little paths all around. Some benches to…read moresit on. Two main places where you can get in the creek and it is shallow. A little difficult when crowded because the creek entry points are narrow (single file). There is vegetation blocking access to the rest of the creek. There is a parking lot across Harrisburg Street, a 2 minute walk. There is a well marked crosswalk with a blinking yellow light to alert traffic to stop.

Nice little park along the Greenbelt in Harrisburg. A garden for each of the five senses, plenty of…read morebenches and a nice stream as well.

Awesome park!!! The new pedestrian bridge is perfect, myself and my pup get a 3 mile walk using…read moreboth sides of E Penn and don't have to worry about getting run over, nice job to all the were involved with the contruction

A nice, clean park with walking trails, shades, seating arrangements, picnic areas, options to…read moregrill. There are many areas for children to play. Tennis courts. I always find sports, events going on here at all time. Parking convenient and available at diff places throughout the park. Good place to walk pets too. Love this park.