New Hamburg boasts a picturesque, historically designated, downtown core, nestled around the meandering Nith River, a main tributary of the Grand River. New Hamburg has many amenities including five banks, three major grocery stores, three major car dealerships, and two public elementary schools – one with a public swimming pool, one elementary catholic school, as well as many shops, restaurants, churches, organizations and more. There are a wide variety of public parks including Scott Park which is on the river and offers soccer fields, a playground, twin tennis courts & walking trails.