Newark

Cherry Hill, Newark Neighborhood

Nottingham Green offers a peaceful neighborhood filled with quiet streets and easy access to several nearby parks for recreation. The area features a majority of single detached homes built between 1960 and 1980, providing a charming mid-century residential environment. For transportation, cycling routes create a well-connected network, allowing smooth movement throughout the neighborhood. Though public transit options are limited, ample parking facilities make car travel convenient. Convenient access to primary schools enhances daily routines. A variety of townhouses complement the housing mix, with many three-bedroom options available. This tranquil setting creates an inviting place for anyone seeking a calm residential experience.

Nottingham Green is a wonderful neighborhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. This area is very quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Finally, green spaces, such as Rahway Park and Norma B. Handloff Park, are especially well-distributed and there are a few of them nearby for residents to visit, making it very easy to reach them from many locations in the neighborhood.

Highlights of Cherry Hill

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

⚾ Barksdale Park

Just a short stroll from Cherry Hill off Barksdale Road and Casho Mill Road, Barksdale Park offers tennis courts, basketball courts, and baseball fields, making it a popular local recreation spot for families and residents seeking convenient outdoor activity.

💧 Christina Creek Green Buffer

Bordering the back of the Cherry Hill neighborhood, the Christina Creek area provides a natural, wooded buffer that offers peaceful scenery, informal walking opportunities along the water’s edge, and enhances the neighborhood’s tranquil, leafy character.

🛍️ Nearby Shopping Corridor along Barksdale Road

Cherry Hill’s proximity to commercial areas along Barksdale Road gives residents easy access to neighborhood shopping and services within walking or short driving distance, adding practical convenience without leaving the immediate area.

🚧 Cherry Hill Manor Service Roads

Within the Cherry Hill Manor area, collaborative street-repair efforts between the homeowners association and the City to restore the service roads reflect strong local investment in maintaining safe, accessible infrastructure for residents.

🤝 Friendly, Walkable Community Character

Known for its clean, walkable streets and friendly atmosphere, Cherry Hill is consistently praised by residents for safety, neighborliness, and its peaceful, welcoming vibe—a key quality that defines life in this tight-knit Newark neighborhood.

Cherry Hill

This July in Cherry Hill

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

July 4, 2026

Liberty Day & Fireworks

UD Athletic Complex, Newark, DE • Vendors and entertainment begin at 6:00 PM; Fireworks later

A festive way for Cherry Hill–area residents to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with live entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks in nearby Newark.

Every Sunday in July 2026

Co‑op Farmers Market

Newark Natural Foods (Newark Shopping Center) • 9:30 AM–2:00 PM

Perfect for local families seeking fresh, local produce and artisan goods each Sunday just minutes away in Newark.

July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026

Music at The Market Porch Sessions

Glasgow Park, Newark, DE • 5:30 PM–7:00 PM

Free live music paired with farmers‑market browsing offers a relaxing summer evening activity close to home.

July 15–19, 2026

Holy Family Summerfest

Holy Family Catholic Church, Newark, DE • July 15–17: 5:30 PM–10:00 PM; July 18–19: 1:00 PM–10:00 PM

A longstanding neighborhood festival featuring rides, live music, food, games and nightlife—a great family outing in nearby Newark.

July 15–August 13, 2026

Exhibition – Earthly Elements / Clay & Fibers

Newark Arts Alliance, Newark, DE • 12:00 PM (daily)

An accessible art exhibit just a short drive away, offering creative viewing and inspiration for all ages during the summer.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Cherry Hill

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Cherry Hill

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