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.

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!

On this slow-paced walk led by Justin Ferko, you will be invited to experience your breathing, senses, and the natural environment at various locations throughout Wildwood Park. Participants should be able to walk about 1 - 1.5 miles.

Throughout history, flowers have inspired art and poetry and sparked ideas for design and engineering! In this program, scouts will explore the role of flowers in our world, dissect flowers for up close observations and take a short hike to discover the flowers at Wildwood Park.

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

Join instructor Erika Malorzo from CommUNITY Yoga Space for a fun mindfulness program on the beautiful grounds of Fort Hunter Park. Let EVERYTHING Go! – Find what feels good to you with mindful movement.

This bird walk with Rick and Peggy Price will begin at the Nature Center to explore Wildwood Way and the North Boardwalk. Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.