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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
2/13/2020 - 3/26/2020
Fly-tying Classes with Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited
2/22/2020
FULL Cadettes: Night Owl
2/25/2020
Winter Lecture Series Spotlight on PA State Species: Eastern Hellbender - Our State Amphibian
2/26/2020 - 3/18/2020
Dr. Seuss Science Series
3/7/2020
Boy and Girl Scouts: Juniors, Webelos and higher Scout Program: Leave No Trace
What's Happening at Wildwood Park?
Job Opportunities
Part-time Environmental Educator »
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Art In The Wild
Art In The Wild Lecture Speaker »
Photo Contest
2019 Photo Contest Winners »
2019 Photo Contest People's Choice Winners »
Paxton Creek Streambank Restoration
Paxton Creek Streambank Restoration »
North Boardwalk Flood Damage
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Wildwood Park Improvement Projects
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Wildwood Restoration Summary
Wildwood Restoration Summary »
Trail & Bird Sighting Info
February 18
A raccoon tested positive for rabies at Wildwood Park. Anyone who may have been exposed to the raccoon, should call the Dauphin County State Health Center Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm at 717-346-1470 or after hours at 1-877-PA-HEALTH. For more information on the incident and on rabies in general visit https://www.abc27.com/news/local/harrisburg/rabid-raccoon-attacked-person-at-wildwood-park/.
February 12
Eastern Phoebes have been seen on the North Boardwalk.
February 10
Ducks and geese continue to enjoy the past week's rainfall on the Lake.
January 28
Hermit Thrush sightings near the Nature Center.
January 27
Numerous muskrat sightings have occurred along Paxton Creek, behind the Nature Center.
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.
