Parks and Recreation Events

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Italian Lake in Harrisburg. Street parking is available near Italian Lake. Meet up will be by the Pavilion. One can access it without stairs at its entrances on Division St. and Edwards St. The Division St entrance is closer to the pavilion. There is street parking along Division St, 3rd St, 4th St, and Edward St.A Park Rx Wellness Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Join us for the fifth annual Off the Beaten Path Bus Trip as we explore Pennsylvania’s rich coal mining history.

Join local dyer and Art in the Wild participant Carol Reed and dye your own cotton t-shirt.