Parks and Recreation Events

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.

Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park - Susquehanna Folk Music Presents Stonehouse Breakdown! Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series!

Join Penn State Master Gardeners for a leisurely stroll to learn about plants in the park. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes

Have you ever heard a red-winged blackbird sing? Why are they singing and where can you find them? Join a Naturalist to learn the behaviors of the Red-winged Blackbird.

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

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 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 Dolores McGee owner of D. McGee Design Studio, to learn how to create a versatile and fun container made with twine and imagination! This workshop will require two sessions: one to craft your container and a second to add blooms and imagination.

Ready to take your running off-road? Join us at Detweiler Park—an ideal program for beginners or road runners looking to explore the trails.

Join Penn State Master Gardeners for a leisurely stroll to learn about plants in the park. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes