PARKS & RECREATION

WELCOME to City Island!

Harrisburg’s City Island is a dynamic, family-oriented, park. Home to Harrisburg’s own minor league baseball team, Senators, and much more. Check out the many attractions below. “See you on City Island.”

Harrisburg Senators Baseball

Venture out to RiverSide Stadium and catch the Harrisburg Senators. Central PA’s only AA baseball team and affiliate of the Montreal Expos. Home games are regularly scheduled to start at 6:35 p.m. Sunday games start at 1:05 p.m. Box seats are $8.00, reserved seats are $6.00, general admission is $5.00, and student and senior citizen admission is only $3.00. Special discounts/group rates are available. For more information visit them on the web at www.senatorsbaseball.com, email at hbgsenator@aol.com or call 717.231.4444.

Island Breezes

For unique City Island fun, you and your family can go fly a kite; many varieties of which are available from the Island Breezes kite shop at the north end of RiverSide Village Park. Also available at Island Breezes are air toys, gliders, yoyos & unique toys for the entire family; along with flags, windsocks, tropical decorations & the Caribbean Soul line of tee-shirts & accessories. No visit is complete until you pick up a few City Island or Harrisburg Senators souvenirs. Island Breezes is open for business 11 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily in May & September, and daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day (weather permitting). For more information call 717.233.3032 or toll-free 800.274.9462, or visit their web-site: www.islandbreezes.net.

RiverSide Village Park

Great food and a great view await you at City Island’s RiverSide Village Park. Overlooking the Susquehanna River and the Harrisburg skyline, RiverSide Village Park features seven rustic concession stands offering roast beef and fish sandwiches, crab cakes, sausages, hamburgers & hotdogs to french fries, lemonade, & ice cream. Hours of operation starting May 13, 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily.

Water Golf

Beautifully landscaped, 18 hole miniature golf course located on City Island.; Challenging style of play includes water hazards, sloping greens, water falls and a 60 foot walking bridge that spans to scenic bluffs. Water Golf is fun for the whole family. Enjoy the beautiful Susquehanna River sights and gentle breezes.

Hours of operation are:

May - Labor Day 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 7 days/week

After Labor Day 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sat-Sun

April & October 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sat-Sun

March & November Weekends (weather permitting) 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Costs are $5.50 for adults and $4.50 for children and seniors. Group rates available. Central PA's best location and deal for birthday parties.; For more information, call 717.232.8533 or visit us on the web at www.watergolfcityisland.com.

Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat

Catch a ride back in time on Harrisburg’s authentic paddlewheel riverboat, the Pride of the Susquehanna, cruising from City Island and the East Shore. The Pride offers public cruises daily, Tuesday-Sunday (Memorial Day-Labor Day). The Pride also hosts dinner cruises, Jazzin’ on the Pride, and private charters.  For more information, for a downloadable brochure, or to make reservations, please visit www.harrisburgriverboat.com.  717-234-6500.

Harrisburg Carriage Company

Step into style with a horse-drawn carriage ride tour of City Island and downtown Harrisburg. Horses, carriages & drivers are also available for weddings, parties, parades and other special occasions. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekends year-round. When weather permits, horse-drawn sleigh rides are available. Reservations for all rides are highly suggested, call 717.234.1686. More information on the many services of the Harrisburg Carriage Company can be found by visiting the website at www.harrisburgcarriagecompany.com.

City Island Railroad & Carousel

View all of City Island’s sites & facilities by catching a ride on our scale version of the Civil War-era steam train, the General. Tickets are $2.00 per person and train departs every half hour. Small snacks are available at depot. Hours include 12 to 8 p.m. weekends in April, May, September & October and 12 to 9 p.m. daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. Adjacent to the Train depot is the antique, 24-horse, Mengels Carousel. Rides are $1.00 and hours coincide with Railroad.

Arcade & Batting Cages

Located just off the Walnut St. Bridge, the arcade and batting cages are open weekends April through October, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. Weekdays in May, September, and October, 5 p.m. and Memorial Day through Labor Day 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.. For more information call 717.236.7607.

Harrisburg Seaplane Base Marina

Harrisburg’s oldest and largest marina serving the Susquehanna River north of the Dock Street Dam. Our marina’s offer access to all of City Island’s amenities along with a wonderful view of downtown Harrisburg. We have full service and sales facilities located in Wormleysburg, PA. Call 717.763.7654 or visit our web site at www.bowersmarine.com.

City Island Beach

Visitors can swim in a beautiful setting at City Island Beach, open weekends only May 27, 28, 29, and June 3,4 from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. The beach will be open daily except Wednesdays starting June 10 to September 4, from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..

RiverSide Marina

Dock your boat at one of the most prestigious marina’s on City Island. River Side Marina, just south of the Market Street Bridge offers a Ships Store, private parking and shower and bathroom facilities all designed to make your summer boating fun and hassle free. For more information go to www.bowersmarine.com

Skyline Sports Complex

Featuring sand volleyball courts and a multi-purpose field for softball, football & soccer. For rental information call 717.233.7211.