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Wildwood Park, Dauphin County, PA

deer

Even though it is in the city of Harrisburg, Wildwood Park is a natural setting and home to a plethora of wildlife. I’ve been there several times, and I always walk part of the trail with deer not far off beside me. It is also a favorite among bird watchers, as the lake attracts a variety of species. The nearby Susquehanna River is a minor flyway for migrating birds.

trail
wetland
exposed tree roots
tree
yellow flowers
small stream flows under boardwalk
lakeshore
ivy on a tree
heron
Paxton Creek sign
ducks
deer
bat house
bench
boardwalk
trail wetland exposed tree roots tree yellow flowers small stream flows under boardwalk lakeshore ivy on a tree heron Paxton Creek sign ducks deer bat house bench boardwalk

Activities

Hiking

Amenities

Gift Shop | Observation Deck/Tower | Toilets | Visitor Center/Museum/Environmental Education Center

Features

Forest | Lake | Wetland

More information about Wildwood Park can be found at www.wildwoodlake.org. It is run by Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and supported by Friends of Wildwood.

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