Parks and Recreation Events

Did you know that Wildwood Park is home to one of the tallest birds in Pennsylvania… the Great Blue Heron! Join a Naturalist to learn about the behaviors and adaptations of these majestic birds. Participants will read and talk about Great Blue Herons, do a craft and an outdoor activity.

Join Mallory Scoppa from Moon Shadow Studio for a chance to explore the art of wet felting while creating a vibrant, textured floral scene. During this workshop, participants will learn how to layer and blend wool fibers, use water and agitation to fuse them into fabric and add depth with color, line and detail.

This workshop will get you started with basic djembe drumming skills and give you a taste of West African Rhythm!

Welcome fall with a festival celebrating the old-time ways of life. Join us for the 69th annual Fort Hunter Day! Visitors will find arts and crafts, children's games and activities, historic demonstrations and exhibits, entertainment, a bake sale, festival food, and more!

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

Join Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of planter fun!

Ready to take your running off-road? Join us at Detweiler Park as a beginner or road runner looking to expand.

Save the Date! Help us celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed afternoon! Learn about butterflies, birds, reptiles and more.

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

October is a good month to see the transition of migrant bird species as they come and go. Join Rick and Peggy Price to look for fall warblers and other songbirds heading south; raptors including Broad-winged and Sharp-shinned Hawks are on the move; and year-round resident birds are still active.