Fisher Park is a fantastic family park tucked away in a Mechanicsburg neighborhood, and it's…read moreabsolutely worth a visit. The rubber surface throughout the park is a nice touch, though it can get quite warm on hot days thankfully, the park has misting machines to help cool things down (a few were out of order during our visit, maybe 2-3 out of 4 working, but still appreciated). There are also nice pockets of shade scattered around. The playground is well-designed with separate sections for toddlers (2 and under) and older kids (5-12), so everyone has their space. Right across from the park is a soccer field, giving kids even more room to run. A walking path wraps around the area, making it great for adults too. The pavilion is a standout feature ,it's the first thing you see when you arrive, and it's beautiful. The bathrooms are attached to it and were impressively clean, spacious, and a welcome cool-down spot on a warm day. There are water fountains on site, though they didn't appear to be working during our visit. Parking is ample, and on certain days, especially in summer a vendor or food truck sets up nearby, which is a fun bonus. The park isn't heavily bee-infested, just the occasional one here and there, nothing to worry about. Bonus: Fisher Park is conveniently located near two other great spots, a park with a dedicated splash pad just across and down the street, and Winding Hill Park not far away either. A perfect trio for a full day of outdoor family fun! Highly recommend this park for families. We'll definitely be back!

Love love love this park!! Super cute toddler area, then a…read morebig playground for older kiddos. The sprinklers are also a big fav and always a fun time!

For families with mobility issues or physical disabilities please do your research with certain…read morepavilion picnic areas. I was very disappointed with how our accessibility concerns were initially handled at Little Buffalo State Park. Pavilions 1 and 2 are extremely difficult, and for some people with disabilities, practically impossible to access from the parking area. I called the Little Buffalo State Park office on 7/9/26 two days prior to our family gathering to simply request to have the gate at the end of the access road to be opened temporarily (as we had the last several years), so family members with serious mobility limitations could be dropped off closer to our Pavilion 1. We were not asking to park there permanently. When I was told they would not temporarily open gate for us I asked to speak to Park Manager Jim Eckert to discuss this but he never called me back. There were 2 office employees I spoke to 7/9 and 7/10. One office employee named Tracy, who showed little empathy or willingness to help and ultimately hung up on me when I suggested going above their head and call DCNR (Department of conservation and natural resources.) Thankfully, Ryan Donavan at DCNR apologized and stepped in immediately and resolved the issue by making sure the gate was opened for drop-off. DCNR was wonderful, responsive, empathetic, and helpful--and the park rangers were also wonderful. We also found that a wheelchair could not even get through the bathroom stall entrance serving Pavilions 1 and 2. And not even a grab bar near the urinal. People with disabilities should not have to fight for basic access. The Americans With Disabilities Act is the law, not a suggestion! Little Buffalo State Park needs to seriously address accessibility at Pavilions 1 and 2 and how accommodation requests are handled by park manager Jim Eckart and staff. They were not at all empathetic or willing to help us find a solution. I would not want this to happen to another family. Thank you DCNR for stepping in.

Easily marked hiking trails, clean restrooms. Nice mix of easy and difficult trails. Plenty of…read morepicnic tables and grills.

Lovely quiet early afternoon walk on City Island, not too hot or humid. I usually walk around the…read moreisland's 1.5 mile path for at least three miles. During the week and early the best time to get space to park. The Carousel ride is open today Fridays for the weekend during the summer. Miniature golf always seems to be open and busy but I do see Mom's with their kids on the City Island playground.

It had been years since I last walked around City Island, but I have vivid memories of what it used…read moreto feel like -- beautiful, lively, full of people walking, biking, walking their dogs, and enjoying a well-maintained playground and open spaces. Returning recently felt less like revisiting an old favorite and more like realizing how much something you care about has changed... and not for the better. The disappointment started as soon as I pulled into the parking lot. Deep potholes, chunks of scraped-up blacktop piled near the stairs, and metal crowd-control barriers scattered throughout the lot gave an immediate sense that things weren't quite right. I fully understand that it's winter in Central PA -- snow, salt, and weather take their toll -- so I wasn't expecting perfection. But this felt like more than seasonal wear and tear. It felt like neglect. Aside from the stadium -- which stands tall, clean, and well-maintained even in the middle of winter -- much of the rest of the island looks forgotten. And this isn't just a "winter off-season" issue. The more I walked, the more signs of long-term neglect became clear: peeling paint, rusting structures, broken or deteriorating features that appear to have been left untouched for years. What started as mild disappointment turned into genuine sadness as I compared what I was seeing to photos I have from visits many years ago, when the island felt welcoming, cared for, and full of pride. As a Central PA native, it's difficult to see such a beautiful and potentially vibrant space in this condition -- especially one that represents our state's capital to visitors. City Island should be a showcase destination, and right now it feels like a missed opportunity. There seem to be so many possibilities for community involvement -- volunteer projects, partnerships with local organizations, youth programs -- to help restore and maintain the island. For whatever reason, it doesn't appear that those efforts are happening, and that's disappointing. The views of the river and the city skyline remain beautiful, as always -- as long as you keep your focus outward rather than on the island itself. I truly hope to see City Island revived and restored to the welcoming, vibrant place I remember.

The Coleman park is on 99 acres of land so there's lot to walk around and see. The coolest part I…read moresaw was a BMX track with jumps and courses that looks very fun in the nicer weather. Two huge dog park to separate the big & small dogs which is very considerate. Lots of open space for public events or gatherings with family. Playground, swings, awnings & shaded areas to relax or do yoga are through the park. Big parking lot makes it easy to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Easily top of the list of greatest parks so far.

The park is big and has a lot of potential with nice shaded areas and different activities. I…read morebrought my dog here with the hopes of using the dog park as their website said nothing about it being close to the general public while we get there and it's locked up so I decided to take my dog on the trail that goes on the outside perimeter of the park in the woods. That trail is littered with broken glass, so we ditched that and ended up just walking around on the paved areas. It's truly a shame to see such a beautiful park not be living up to its full potential and not getting the respect it deserves.

Brookside Park is a neighborhood park located behind Chadds Ford Development in Hershey. There is a…read morelarge parking lot and you have to cross a footbridge over the brook to get to the park. There is another walk-in entrance off of Tally Ho Drive. Here are the amenities: *Playground with swings *Pavilion with grill *Basketball Court *Large grassy field used for soccer *Sandbox *Benches *Lots of trees that provide shade around the playground area *I have read that there is a port-a-potty but I have not seen one yet. It might be seasonal.

Got to love this park. I remember playing here when I was little and now I get to bring my kids…read morehere. Still awesome.

If you're looking for an inexpensive, fun family or friends activity, try the Water Golf on City…read moreIsland. A miniature golf course with eighteen holes overlooking the scenic Susquehanna River. It takes about an hour to play the 18 holes. It's not as easy as it looks; skill is required to get the golf ball in the holes. There's even a little stand to get a bite to eat or ice cream and slushies.

Been Years since we played miniature golf on City Island! One of the best overall miniature golf…read morecourses in the USA! While it looks easy its holes are extremely deceptive! Overall fun for the whole family! No we're not sharing our scores!

Adventure Sports is soooo fun. In particular, the bumper boats. My adult siblings and our kids had…read moresuch a great time trying to navigate a floating raft while simultaneously using a squirt gun to drenched each other! We also loved the mini golf after the sun set and all the lightning bugs made the ground sparkle.

I was impressed with the variety and quality of arcade games, truly something for everyone, kids…read moreand adults. Prices about what you'd expect. Unfortunately I went to the counter to purchase $11 on my game card for go karts, however when I arrived at the track I was told it was closed because there were puddles. Understandable the weather isn't anyone's fault. However why wasn't the front counter told to warn people the go karts were closed and not sell admission. Also it looked like the batting cages were closed. A five star place, if the front counter is notified to tell people if attractions are closed.

A larger park in a neighborhood with apartments and homes, there are a couple of interesting…read morelooking concrete strips that could be shuffleboard? A full court asphalt-based basketball court and playground. The landscaping could use some help but it's a decent park and the folks nearby are fortunate to have this for the kids. There is street parking available. [Review 12145 overall, 1929 of 2019.]