Parks and Recreation Events

Explore 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.

Spend 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®.

Enjoy 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.

Join the Friends of Fort Hunter on a two-day bus trip of four presidents’ homes in the scenic countryside of Virginia. A highlight of the trip is the energetic narration provided by Dr. Donald Koones. On this tour you will explore the homes of Washington, Madison, Jefferson & Monroe!

Explore a wigwam, listen to stories, practice hunting, and do so much more at this family-friendly educational program. This special program is designed for adults and children to participate together as they work, play, and learn about the Native Americans that called this region home for centuries. Part of the program will take place outside, so please dress appropriately. In the event of inclement weather, the outdoor games will be substituted with indoor games and/or a craft. Program content is best for children 5-12 years of age.

Please join the Friends of Wildwood for a fun afternoon of Birdhouse Construction and Design. Bring your friends and your creativity along to construct a bluebird box, paint a natural birdhouse gourd and design your own wooden songbird ornament. You will surely have fun while here and leave with multiple items to enhance bird viewing in your backyard. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Wildwood.

Please join the Friends of Wildwood for a fun afternoon of Birdhouse Construction and Design. Bring your friends and your creativity along to construct a bluebird box, paint a natural birdhouse gourd and design your own wooden songbird ornament. You will surely have fun while here and leave with multiple items to enhance bird viewing in your backyard. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Wildwood.

“Picking up pawpaws, put em’ in your pocket, way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.” That old familiar Appalachian Trail tune is a melody of the ages. Meet a Naturalist in front of the Mansion for an afternoon walk with a chance to learn about the largest native North American fruit, the pawpaw. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Join a Dauphin County Library System Librarian and Wildwood Environmental Educator for a fun outdoor story session for children ages 2-5. Stories, songs, rhymes, play and an activity will introduce Wildwood critters and the joy of books and language to youngsters. Pre-registration required.

Enjoy 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.