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    Walk with a Doc – Five Senses Garden - Park Rx

    Join us for a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. The walk led by a Jay Raman, MD, Chair, Penn State Health Urology, and will focus on Prostate Health.
  • A wooden table with different flower petals and leaves scattered about with all different colors represented

    Pound the Colors of Wildwood into Cloth

    Design a unique cotton pillow cover (18” x 18”) using flowers and leaves from Wildwood Park.
  • Sunset Music & Movie Series: Central PA Music Hall of Fame presents Addily Park Band

    , Harrisburg
    Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park as Central PA Music Hall of Fame presents Addily Park Band. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series!
  • Young girl hugging a huge tree

    Our Ancient Sycamore Tree

    , Harrisburg
    Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by meeting a tree that is older than our Country. Join a Naturalist along the East Shore Trail, one of Wildwood’s less-traveled trails.
  • Try Scuba 9:00am - Adventure Awaits

    Curious about Scuba Diving and want to try it out? Join Get-N-Wet Scuba and Dauphin County Parks and Recreation at the Devon Manor Pool for a hands-on introduction to the basics of scuba equipment, skills, and techniques.
  • Purple petal flower

    Flower Walk: Peak of Blooming – Park Rx

    Join volunteer Jane Earle to view fragrant water lilies, yarrow, common milkweed and two species of native roses. Meet at the North Parking Lot. Learn how some flowers were named and used by early settlers and Native Americans.
  • Try Scuba 11:00am - Adventure Awaits

    Curious about Scuba Diving and want to try it out? Join Get-N-Wet Scuba and Dauphin County Parks and Recreation at the Devon Manor Pool for a hands-on introduction to the basics of scuba equipment, skills, and techniques.
  • Middle School Children exploring the woods as part of a summer camp program

    Junior Naturalist Day Camp Week 1 (Ages 9-11)

    , Harrisburg
    Junior Naturalists ages 9 to 11 interested in the flora and fauna of Wildwood Park will spend the week learning about species identification and natural history. Topics explored include life beneath the water, tracks and scat, plants, insects and birds. REGISTRATION OPENS ON JANUARY 5, 2026.
  • A group of people walking on a paved trail in the woods

    Weekly Wellness Walk – Park Rx

    Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park
  • People standing in a stable with multiple miniature horses.

    Small Wonders: Fun with Miniature Horses at CATRA – Adventure Awaits

    Adventure Awaits! We’ve partnered with Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association (CATRA) to provide you with some time on their farm having fun and learning to care for miniature horses! A unique opportunity to connect with miniature horses while learning essential skills. Open to children age 5 & older, teens, and adults!