“Tucked away in the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania”
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania, Wildwood Park is conveniently located on the edge of Harrisburg, PA. There are endless opportunities for fun and adventure at Wildwood Park. Explore the Nature Center, walk the trails and boardwalks, ride your bike, pack a picnic lunch, watch the birds, check out the flowers and much more! There is fresh air and good times around every bend. Come and enjoy…it's fun and it's free! Tucked away in the rolling hills of south central Pennsylvania, Wildwood Park conveniently sits on the edge of suburbia and urban culture. Unique in its location on the outskirts of Harrisburg, the sanctuary is a haven for countless species of flora and fauna natural to our area, some endangered. There is no better place to bring the family for some quality time or a location for you to commune with nature. Enjoy the rambling trails around the lake that abounds with wildlife in a truly natural setting. Stroll along the boardwalks and breathe the fresh air as the sun sparkles through the trees. Bring your camera to capture the picture perfect opportunities. Bird watchers find Wildwood Park to be a true haven to come and watch our feathered friends. Wildwood even has bird blinds!
Wildwood Lake is an interesting park on the Paxton Creek. This lake is controlled by an old rose dam works that drains the lake into the Paxton Creek. This is a great stop for bird watchers, and is a wonderful urban/suburban green space. The path around the lake, and Olwine Nature Center is approximately 3.1 miles. It is a great place to walk pets, or go for a run.
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Wildwood Park
Hours
- Sun, Mon: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thu: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Sat: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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