Parks and Recreation Events

Join a Naturalist at Lykens Glen for a fun evening exploring the Rattling Creek. Discover what lives in the water and learn all about macroinvertebrates. Dress for the weather; this program will take place entirely outdoors. Closed-toe shoes (water shoes or old sneakers) are highly recommended as we will be walking over slippery rocks in the creek. Ages 5-10, one chaperone per child. Pre-registration required.

Join us for a Walk With A Doc walk on the Greenbelt Connector starting at Fort Hunter Park. The walk will be approximately 2 miles in length, but it is a well-marked path and you can choose to do as much or as little as you would like. The pathway is paved and wheelchair accessible. A Park Rx Wellness Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health.

Join Penn State Master Gardeners for a leisurely one-hour walk to learn about some of the many perennials, shrubs, and trees in the Park. Gather inspiration for your garden and gain unique information about this local Park, by learning to identify these plants, some of their pollinators, other insects or diseases, and soil or location preferences. Plants also have 'secrets' and we'll share some of them, such as being deer repellant, toxic or invasive. We are trained horticulturists and are eager to share our knowledge with you. 

Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves are provided. This program is part of the Dauphin County Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.

Children ages 5 and up are invited for a day of upcycled crafting! Everything but the creativity will be supplied to make a unique creation using recycled and repurposed materials that would normally have been discarded as trash, in addition to a wide array of natural materials. Pre-registration required. Choose from two different timeslots. Register at explorewildwoodpark.org/events.

Children ages 5 and up are invited for a day of upcycled crafting! Everything but the creativity will be supplied to make a unique creation using recycled and repurposed materials that would normally have been discarded as trash, in addition to a wide array of natural materials. Pre-registration required. Choose from two different timeslots. Register at explorewildwoodpark.org/events.

Fort Hunter Day ushers in fall with a free celebration of the old-time way of life. Sponsored by M&T Bank, visitors will find arts and crafts, children’s games and activities, historic demonstrations and exhibits, entertainment, a bake sale, festival food and more.

Even with autumn in full swing, there is still an abundance of goldenrods and asters and maybe even a few surprises. Many seeds will be present including those of trees and it will be easy to see the different methods of seed dispersal. Join volunteer Jane Earle for this final walk of the season to identify the flowers. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Have you considered trying a 5K training program, but do not feel you have the endurance to start or know where to begin? Have you run in the past and need a little extra motivation to lace up your shoes and get back out there? Or are you simply looking to add some variety to your current fitness routine? If any of these situations apply to you, or if you simply love being outside and moving your body, then you should plan to join us for the very first Dauphin County Parks & Recreation's Running 101 class!

Save the Date! Help us celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed afternoon! Learn about butterflies, birds, reptiles and more. Enjoy live music from Bruce Fite and Strings on Wings acoustic old-time Appalachian music duo. Participate in kid’s activities and pumpkin painting; grab some good eats and plan to attend a variety of guided walks including a self-guided storywalk on the Delta Boardwalk.