Parks and Recreation Events

Visit 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 “Balance.” A map-brochure about the exhibit is available online, at the kiosks or inside the Nature Center.

Come visit the Fort Hunter Mansion and join us for a social! Whether its knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc. bring your projects to work on. Fiber artists of all levels are welcome.

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. The walk will be led by Sasha Winters, MS, CCTP, NCC, LPC and will focus on walking for emotional wellness.

Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.

Join Master Gardener Kevin Kelly for a guided walk through the Nature Center’s Garden Beds. Each walk will highlight what’s in bloom, along with shrubs, foliage, structure and other seasonal features that give the garden interest and support wildlife.

Join volunteer Jane Earle to search for Jack in the Pulpits and other fancy flowers along the North or Delta Boardwalk. Meet in front of the Nature Center.

Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.

Explore how acceptance can bring greater ease, clarity, and resilience into everyday life. This one‑hour session introduces simple meditation techniques designed to help you meet life’s challenges with a calmer, more open mindset.

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.

Join Horst Arts in the Olewine Pavilion to create your own string art! You will be supplied with a 7" x 7" pine board. You may keep the natural finish or choose to color it with a coat of paint. Then select from three natured-themed templates that will show you exactly where to hammer in your nails--or create a design of your own creation!