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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
2/21/2019 - 3/28/2019
FULL - Fly Tying Classes with Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited
2/24/2019
Winter Tree ID
2/26/2019
Winter Lecture Series: Wellness in Your Woods by Suzann Schiemer
3/2/2019
Photography Course 101: Getting the Most out of Your DSLR Camera
What's Happening at Wildwood Park?
Art In The Wild 2019
DEADLINE EXTENDED to February 15
Application for 2019 »
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Photo Contest Winners »
Photo Contest People's Choice Winners »
2019 Summer Day Camps
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Donate to the Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign Letter 2018 »
Why is the lake so shallow?
Details »
Wildwood Lake Summary Sheet »
Feasibility Study »
Trail & Bird Sighting Info
TRAILS
All trails are open.
February 14
A Hermit Thrush was spotted emerging from the cattails near the south end of the lake. Cooper's Hawks and Red-tailed Hawks continue to be seen around the park.
February 8
Canvasback, Lesser Scaup and Northern Pintail were seen at the south end of the lake this morning. Two Eagles were spotted flying overhead on Wildwood Way near the large Sycamore Tree. Some Eastern Bluebirds and American Robins were seen eating from the Winterberry Bushes out front of the Nature Center.
February 5
As the ice melts away, Mallards, Gadwalls, and Green-winged Teals return to the south end of the lake. A Red-shouldered Hawk and an immature Cooper's Hawk were seen along the trails. Immature Cooper's Hawks have yellow eyes, where adult Cooper's Hawks have red eyes.
January 31
An American Tree Sparrow was spotted at the bird feeders behind the Nature Center. A large group of eleven Northern Cardinals was also seen around the feeders.
January 26
A female Goldeneye was photographed on Wildwood Lake.
