Parks and Recreation Events
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Art In The Wild 2024: Nature Heals
, HarrisburgVisit naturally inspired trailside creations along Wildwood Park’s wandering trails and wetlands. Using mostly natural materials, artists have constructed large and small installations. This year’s theme is “Nature Heals.” A map-brochure about the exhibit is available online, at the kiosks or inside the Nature Center. Art In the Wild is Presented by the Mooney family foundation. -
Canal Days and What Remains
, HarrisburgExplore the engineering required, famous travelers who passed by Fort Hunter, and what has been left behind of the once awe-inspiring Pennsylvania Canals. The exhibit is included in a tour of the Mansion. Closed on Mondays. -
Mrs. Riley's Tea
, HarrisburgEnjoy an afternoon luncheon tea, an illustrated talk, and a tour of Fort Hunter Mansion. Begin the afternoon with an illustrated presentation "Carl Faberge – Imperial Jeweler to the Czar of Russia and The Imperial Easter Eggs” presented by Dr. Donald Koones. Followed by a luncheon tea and a tour of Fort Hunter Mansion. Advance tickets are required, and seating is limited. -
Flower Walk: Jack in the Pulpits and Other Spring Flowers
, HarrisburgJoin volunteer Jane Earle to search for Jack in the Pulpits. Learn interesting facts about the Jack in the Pulpit and why it could also be known as “Jill in the Pulpit”. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. -
Storywalk® – Bear’s Bicycle by Laura Renauld | Illustrated by Jennie Poh
, DauphinSpend time outdoors this summer at beautiful Detweiler Park enjoying Bear’s Bicycle by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk®. -
Storywalk® GRAND OPENING – Bear’s Bicycle by Laura Renauld | Illustrated by Jennie Poh
, DauphinSpend time outdoors this summer at beautiful Detweiler Park enjoying Bear’s Bicycle by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk®. -
Let EVERYTHING Go! Gentle Yoga
, HarrisburgJoin instructor Erika Malorzo from CommUNITY Yoga Space for a fun mindfulness program on the beautiful grounds of Fort Hunter Park. Let EVERYTHING Go! – Find what feels good to you with mindful movement. In this class, you will breathe, stretch, and gently move in and out of yoga postures. -
Wellness Wednesday Walks
, HarrisburgEnjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. This will be a walk on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a portion, then turn around at any point if you would like to customize the length of your walk to your individual fitness goals. -
Walk with a Doc - Italian Lake
, HarrisburgJoin us for a moderately paced walk around Italian Lake in Harrisburg. Street parking is available near Italian Lake. Meet up will be by the Pavilion. One can access it without stairs at its entrances on Division St. and Edwards St. The Division St entrance is closer to the pavilion. There is street parking along Division St, 3rd St, 4th St, and Edward St.A Park Rx Wellness Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health. -
Dragonfly Walk
, HarrisburgJoin Tony Schoch for a leisurely morning walk on the Delta Boardwalk to view, learn about and photograph dragonflies. Meet outside the Nature Center. Program limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration required.