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  • Artifacts from the Fort Hunter gas station

    Fort Hunter Park Service Station Exhibit

    Explore the history of the Fort Hunter Park Service Station in this year’s special exhibit. Built in 1929, the Fort Hunter Park Service Station has served the community in a variety of ways over the past century. Once home to an automobile service station, café, antique store, mini golf course and more, there are unlimited possibilities of what lies ahead for this historic building.
  • Display of photo contest enteries

    Wildwood Photography Contest Submissions

    Now is a great time to visit Wildwood Park, camera in hand to snap outdoor photos for the upcoming Photo Contest!
  • Cover of the children's book - The leaf thief

    Storywalk® – The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater

    Spend time outdoors this fall at beautiful Detweiler Park enjoying The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk®. Squirrel is happily counting the colorful leaves on his tree when he notices—gasp!—one is missing. Convinced there's a thief in the forest, he sets off on a frantic quest to find the culprit, dragging his calm and patient friend Bird along for the ride. As Squirrel suspects everyone from Mouse to Woodpecker, he eventually learns a gentle lesson about the natural cycle of the seasons.
  • Holiday greens wreath

    Friends of Fort Hunter Greens Sale

    , Harrisburg
    The annual Friends of Fort Hunter Greens Sale is happening now! Place your order for beautifully hand-crafted greens and help support Fort Hunter Park at the same time.
  • night sky with stars

    (Full) A Night Under the Stars! - Park Rx

    , Dauphin
    Thank you for your interest; however this program has filled and no additional spots are available. Enjoy the night sky, learn the myths and legends of constellations, and discover the basics of astronomy. The evening will begin with a short 0.75 mile walk along variable terrain to the open fields of the Airstrip Loop. Dress for the weather, bring a flashlight. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration is required.
  • View from inside Penn's Cave

    Off the Beaten Path Fall Bus Trip

    Join us for the fourth annual Off the Beaten Path Bus Trip. Aboard a luxury coach, on a crisp fall day, we will be transported to Historic Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park in Centre Hall, PA. By flat-bottom boat, we will explore the magnificent cave system through an interpretive tour. Our group members will also experience the wonders of native North American animals in a carefully preserved habitat, while on a Farm-Nature Tour.
  • White flower with purple speckled inside

    PSE Master Gardeners’ Webinar: Hellebores Winter's Jewel in the Garden

    Discover the beauty and resilience of hellebores, the elegant perennials that bring color to the garden when little else is in bloom. Join Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly as he explores the fascinating genus Helleborus-from species and hybrids to the best varieties for home gardeners. Learn how to grow these shade-loving evergreen gems with tips on soil preparation, care, and plant selection.
  • View of tree overlooking the Wildwood Park marsh

    Tree Walk - Park Rx

    , Dauphin
    Join volunteer Jane Earle for a fall tree walk to view the leaves in their full color and learn how to identify them. Meet in front of the Nature Center. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
  • Trick or Treat Trek Logo kids in Halloween costumes holding treat buckets

    Trick or Treat Trek

    SOLD OUT! Thank you for a great response to this event. Tickets are now sold out. Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Come in costume to Fort Hunter Park for the Trick or Treat Trek. Follow the clues to keep your search on track. Your reward? Goodies at each stop along the way! This adventure is for those age 12 & younger. Trick or Treat Trek is sponsored by The Hershey Company and Aetna and presented in collaboration with Dauphin County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services. This is a rain-or-shine event. Pre-registration is required to participate.
  • A group of people walking on a paved trail in the woods

    Weekly Wellness Walks

    , Harrisburg
    Enjoy a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. September - December - The walk will occur from 1-2 PM, weather permitting 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.