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Center Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm | Trail's Hours: Daily dawn-dusk | Closed Holidays »
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania, Wildwood Park is conveniently located on the edge of Harrisburg, PA.
There are endless opportunities for fun and adventure at Wildwood Park. Explore the Nature Center, walk the trails and boardwalks, ride your bike, pack a picnic lunch, watch the birds, check out the flowers and much more! There is fresh air and good times around every bend. Come and enjoy…it's fun and it's free!
Upcoming Events
7/28/2019 - 11/30/2019
Wildwood Photography Contest
7/28/2019 - 1/21/2020
Call to the Artist
11/16/2019
FULL Juniors: Animal Habitats
11/17/2019
National Take a Hike Day
11/20/2019
Dr. Seuss Science Series
What's Happening at Wildwood Park?
Art In The Wild
2020 Application »
2020 Call to Artists »
2020 Sites to Choose From Map »
Photo Contest
Photo entries due Nov. 30th
2019 Photo Contest Brochure »
2018 Photo Contest Winners »
2018 Photo Contest People's Choice Winners »
Paxton Creek Streambank Restoration
Construction to begin in November »
Wildwood Park Improvement Projects
More Information »
Donate Now »
Why is the lake so shallow?
Wildwood Restoration Summary Sheet »
Trail & Bird Sighting Info
November 12
Mallard, American Black Duck, Green-winged Teal, Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Coot, American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Canada Goose, and Bufflehead have been recently seen on enjoying the Lake.
November 5
All trails are open.
November 4
The Delta Boardwalk is open. The North Boardwalk is still closed due to debris from flooding last week.
November 1
The North Boardwalk and the Delta Boardwalk are closed today due to water levels.
October 31
Rusty Blackbirds, Hermit Thrush, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets have been seen on the Towpath and North Boardwalk.
October 29
Black
bear tracks were seen this morning in the park, adding to the interesting
mammal sightings of the past week.
October 28
American Coot and Bufflehead were seen from the Towpath in the Lake.
October 23
A Porcupine was spotted in the park today, a rare daytime sighting for this mostly nocturnal animal.
October 21
Autumn Colors are out on display for all to see. Beautiful views abound on the Towpath and Tall Timbers Trails.
October 15
Great Egrets remain near the Lake Mud Flats and Towpath Trail.
