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  • Two people in kayaks paddling

    Introduction to Kayaking on the Swatara Creek – Adventure Awaits

    This adventurous wellness program is geared for those interested in learning how to kayak. Enjoy approximately six miles of easy paddling for approximately two hours on the normally gentle, tree lined Swatara Creek.
  • LEPC Meeting

    , Steelton
    Dauphin County LEPC meeting in the Emergency Operations Center.
  • Sunset Music & Movie Series – Wicked for Good

    Enjoy the movie Wicked for Good outdoors under the stars at Fort Hunter Park. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series!
  • DCHMRT- Meters and Monitors

    , Dauphin
    Meters and Monitors
  • a picture of light-colored leather work gloves

    Volunteer Work Day- Park Rx

    , Harrisburg
    Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided. This program is part of the Dauphin County Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.
  • 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!
  • Group of people walking

    Walk with a Doc - Boyd’s Park – Park Rx

    Join us for some fresh air and time outdoors for a walk at the recently opened Boyd's Park in Susquehanna Township! The Walk With A Doc program is designed to provide some general health information and a moderately-paced walk. This is a FREE walk, but we ask that you pre-register.
  • 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.
  • Group of people paddling down the Susquehanna river in kayaks

    Appalachian Kayak Adventure – Adventure Awaits

    This adventure awaits program is geared toward those interested in learning how to kayak and those looking to explore a new kayaking location. Everything is provided, including kayaks, equipment, shuttle, guides, paddling, and safety instruction.
  • Sunset Music & Movie Series – Open Stage of Harrisburg:  Broadway Cabaret

    Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park - Open Stage of Harrisburg: Broadway Cabaret! Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series!