A pleasant suburb, Newington has attractive amenities within close proximity to major employment centers. Situated between the Farmington River Valley and the Connecticut River Valley it consists mostly of residential areas.

Charming neighborhoods feature traditional single-family homes, eye-catching apartment complexes and an assortment of condominium communities. The Berlin Turnpike and town center offer virtually every product and service conceivable to residents to enjoy.

Community involvement is imperative in Newington, as well as outdoor activity. Maintaining more than one dozen public facilities, the parks and recreation department also sponsors programs for all ages.

Baseball field, soccer fields, tennis courts, full accessible playground, outdoor pool, basketball park, concession stand, walking trail, ice-skating, football field, fishing pond for seniors and children, as well as a man-made waterfall, all located in Mill Pond Park, named after a sawmill in the 1860s.

The Joseph P. Doyle Senior and Disabled Center provides services for Newington's extremely active senior population. Also, residents dedicate themselves to their public school system, which has a progressive technology program and continuing education for adults.

The Newington Historical Society and Trust, where volunteers can lead tours through the buildings and maintain the gift shop, preserve two museums.