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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
4/10/2021 - 9/30/2021
2021 Art In The Wild Exhibit
5/15/2021
Sign Design Workshop
5/18/2021
Historical Tree Walk at For Hunter
5/19/2021
FULL Detweiler Park Bird Walk
5/22/2021
How-To Plant Your Home Garden Bed
What's Happening at Wildwood Park?
COVID-19
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Save The Boardwalk
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Summer 2021 Day Camps
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Art In The Wild
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Photo Contest
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Wildwood Park Improvement Projects
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Wildwood Restoration Summary
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Trail & Bird Sighting Info
May 14
All trails are open.
May 12
The primitive connector trail from the Delta Boardwalk to the North Boardwalk has dried and is passable.
May 6
The connector trail from the Delta to the North Boardwalk is temporarily closed and will re-open once things dry out.
May 4
A Rose-breasted Grosbeak was see at the feeders behind the Nature Center.
May 3
Wood Thrush are singing behind the Nature Center again!
April 29
Northern
Waterthrush, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Yellow Warbler, American Redstart, Baltimore Oriole, Warbling Vireo, Wood Thrush, Gray Catbird and a Chimney Swift
April 26
Redbud trees and Snowball Viburnum are blooming outside the Nature Center.
April 15
Green Herons have returned to the Canal along the Towpath.
April 13
Recent Sightings include: Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Dark-eyed Juncos, Water Snakes, American Bullfrog, and a myriad of Spring Wildflowers.
April 10
Art In The Wild opens today, stop by the Nature Center or a trailhead kiosk for the brochure.
April 6
Check Tall Timbers Trail for blooming Dutchman's Breeches, Trout Lily, Spring Beauties, Cut-leaved Toothwort and Early Saxifrage.
