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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
4/18/2021
FULL Spring Flower Walk
4/24/2021
Wetlands Festival
5/1/2021
FULL Juniors: Geocache
5/5/2021
FULL Bird Walk: Peak Migration
What's Happening at Wildwood Park?
COVID-19
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Summer 2021 Day Camps
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Wildwood Park Improvement Projects
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Wildwood Restoration Summary
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Trail & Bird Sighting Info
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.
March 31
An Eastern Towhee was see at the Nature Center bird feeders.
March 30
Osprey have returned to the nest on Industrial Road across from the Middle Parking Lot.
March 26
Trails Closed due to high wind advisory.
March 26
Art In The Wild artists are hard at work, please respect their sites which are currently under construction.
March 25
Tree Swallows are back in the PA Canal adjacent to the Towpath Trail. Ruby-crowned Kinglets are migrating through the park this week.
March 17
The Delta Boardwalk is open.
An American Coot continues along the Towpath Trail. Green-winged Teal, Wood Ducks, Northern Shovelers and Northern Pintails are a few species present on the lake.
March 15
The Delta Boardwalk will be closed Monday (3/15) and Tuesday (3/16) for repairs.
