Nashua New Hampshire was named the most livable city in America in 1997 by Money Magazine. Nashua offers consumers an excellent array of shopping centers and specialty shops. There are many community-oriented service clubs and organizations for youth and adults. All this and rolling hills add to Nashua's charm.

Nashua maintains an extensive Parks and Recreation Department, with varied activities for all age groups, including organized programs in volleyball, swimming, baseball, softball, basketball, softball, basketball, football, and tennis. There are 22 parks. The YMCA and the YWCA offer year round physical education programs, arts and crafts, and an Olympic size pool. Other organizations contributing to Nashua's cultural and recreational opportunities are the Nashua Symphony Association, Nashua Symphonic Choral Society,  Nashua Center for the Arts, Exchange Club, Nashua Garden Club, Lions, Elks, Moose, Kiwanis, Red Cross, Rotary Club, Theater Guild, and many other special interest groups.