Wildwood Park Nature Abounds
Where City Life Stops and Conservation Begins
Dauphin County Park Host To Year-Round Learning
On a chilly autumn day, Chris Rebert, Wildwood Park manager, was eager to introduce me to the array of wildlife that inhabits the park. As we walked along the path surrounding the Benjamin Olewine III Nature Center, Chris pointed to the waterfowl and other wildlife that find the park a safe haven.
Wildwood Park has a rather unique location along the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania where suburbia and urban sprawl meet. Yet, the tract of land that was set aside as a preserve on the outskirts of Harrisburg, PA, at 100 Wildwood Way, speaks of peace, solitude, conservation, and protection. While Chris shared the park’s history, the songbirds communicated as other fauna dashed across the path in search of food.
Wildwood Park is a natural setting you won’t soon forget. Leave your worries behind and focus on nature’s healing power as you stroll under the canopy of mature trees. Visitors will find ample quality time to reap the rewards of taking time away from work, school, and electronics. Wildlife can be seen from all angles along the winding trails that run adjacent to the road around Wildwood Lake. The boardwalks that link trails add a contemporary touch to the surroundings.
Don’t forget to bring your camera when you visit the park. Known as a bird watcher’s haven, seven well-maintained trails, ranging from one to 2.1 miles, are the perfect setting for photo opportunities. Be sure to include the lake in at least one of your photos. If you have more energy to spare, extend your hike and increase your chances to see more of the natural habitat by combining the trails.
Numerous displays and learning stations inside the Olewine Nature Center reinforce and enhance the lessons children have already learned while on the trails and in school. Take advantage of the numerous displays, learning stations, programs, and special events held at the Nature Center.
Park Hours of Operation
Plan your visit and return throughout the year if you’re able, to see an everchanging landscape. Wildwood Park is a year-round resource for learning and exercise.
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The park is open daily from dawn until dusk. Nature Center Hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
