The summer program officially begins in June and runs until Aug. 31st. While many find Chester Heights a desirable place to live, they find their work, an easy commute, in Philadelphia, its nearby suburbs, or in nearby Wilmington. The borough does not have any formal recreation programs but plans to break ground for a seven-acre park this summer. Athletic associations in the area provide programs for youth. Both have supermarkets.
State police provide police protection.
The Chester Heights Fire Company, a volunteer organization, provides fire and ambulance services.