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Wildwood Park, Urban park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Wildwood Park spans 229 acres of natural area, containing a 90-acre lake, wetlands, woodlands, and meadows connected by six miles of trails.

The park was established in 1901 on Wetzel's Swamp land during the City Beautiful movement, with the lake created by damming Paxton Creek in 1908.

The Benjamin Olewine III Nature Center provides environmental education programs, reaching over 10,000 people annually through exhibits about local ecosystems.

The park remains accessible from dawn until dusk daily, featuring paved paths, interpretive signs, picnic areas, and parking facilities at multiple locations.

A mile-long boardwalk extends across the wetlands, offering visitors direct access to observe the diverse wildlife inhabiting this natural sanctuary.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.31500,-76.88500

Latest update: April 18, 2025 04:04

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