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 “Pathways.” A map-brochure about the exhibit is available online, at the kiosks or inside the Nature Center. Art In the Wild is Presented by the Mooney family foundation.

Explore the history of the Fort Hunter Park Service Station in this year’s special exhibit. Built in 1929, the Fort Hunter Park Service Station has served the community in a variety of ways over the past century. Once home to an automobile service station, café, antique store, mini golf course and more, there are unlimited possibilities of what lies ahead for this historic building.

Now is a great time to visit Wildwood Park, camera in hand to snap outdoor photos for the upcoming Photo Contest!

Spend time outdoors this fall at beautiful Detweiler Park enjoying The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk®. Squirrel is happily counting the colorful leaves on his tree when he notices—gasp!—one is missing. Convinced there's a thief in the forest, he sets off on a frantic quest to find the culprit, dragging his calm and patient friend Bird along for the ride. As Squirrel suspects everyone from Mouse to Woodpecker, he eventually learns a gentle lesson about the natural cycle of the seasons.

Enjoy a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. September - December - The walk will occur from 1-2 PM, weather permitting This will be a walk on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a portion, then turn around at any point if you would like to customize the length of your walk to your individual fitness goals.

DPS TESTing

Save the Date! Help us celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed afternoon! Learn about butterflies, birds, reptiles and more. Enjoy live music from Shine and Grace. 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.

Join us for an inspiring exploration of awe—the feeling that stops us in our tracks and fills us with a sense of vastness and possibility. Through interactive discussions, storytelling, and guided exercises, we’ll dive into the science behind awe, its profound effects on well-being, and how to cultivate it in daily life. Whether it’s the grandeur of nature, the magic of human connection, or moments of quiet reflection, this program will help you unlock a renewed sense of wonder. Perfect for anyone looking to bring more joy, perspective, and inspiration into their life!

Penn State Career Expo - September 25th