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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 - 1/21/2020
Call to the Artist
12/14/2019 - 1/25/2020
Photography Contest Display
1/18/2020
CANCELED Cadettes: Night Owl
1/28/2020
Winter Lecture Series Spotlight on PA State Species: White-tailed Deer - Our State Mammal
2/8/2020
Kids Discover: Owls
What's Happening at Wildwood Park?
Job Opportunities
Part-time Environmental Educator »
Summer Internship »
Art In The Wild
2020 Application »
2020 Call to Artists »
2020 Sites to Choose From Map »
Photo Contest
2019 Photo Contest Winners »
Paxton Creek Streambank Restoration
Paxton Creek Streambank Restoration Summary »
Wildwood Park Improvement Projects
More Information »
Donate Now »
Why is the lake so shallow?
Wildwood Restoration Summary Sheet »
Trail & Bird Sighting Info
January 14
Possible beaver sighting somewhere along the canal. Keep your eyes peeled!
January 10
Floodwaters damaged a section of the North Boardwalk. Until a long-term solution can be reached, please access the rest of the trail via the alternative primitive trail from the Delta Boardwalk. Primitive conditions could include: mud, debris, ticks and uneven terrain.
January 9
The first snow of 2020 continues to blanket Wildwood Lake and walking trails in a sea of white. Hermit Thrush, American Robin and Eastern Bluebird have been frequenting the Winterberry Shrubs outside the Nature Center.
December 31
Gulls, geese and mallards can be seen and heard on the lake.
December 23
The Canal and Lake are frozen over at most locations.
December 19
Eastern Bluebirds have been seen in numerous locations throughout the park.
December 17
A muskrat lodge can be seen near the mulch pile on the lake side of the Towpath Trail.
