Explore the Capital Area Greenbelt

Explore the Capital Area Greenbelt. . , Bike, walk or run the Capital Area Greenbelt, a 20-mile scenic trail connecting five communities. The Greenbelt is old, envisioned by landscape architect Warren Manning in 1901 during the City Beautiful movement. The innovative plan called for tree-lined carriage drives connecting a necklace of parks. The Great Depression halted progress for nearly 70 years, until dedicated volunteers revitalized the trail in 1990., River Views , Explore scenic views, historic bridges and the serenity of the Susquehanna River. Cross the Walnut Street bridge to enjoy City Island amusements and walking paths, and relax in the formal gardens of Italian Lake., 🅐 Riverfront Park , Crown jewel of the Manning plan, the 3.5-mile riverside park was built in 1906 with a stepped riverbank, carriage path along the lower bank and a tree-lined upper footpath. Look for gardens, public art and memorials, John Harris' burial place, Peace Gardens and Holocaust statuary, and Mira Dock's historic marker and home., 🅑 City Island , A longtime Native American gathering place, City Island was the largest of 11 original 'public playground parks.' Athletic fields and performance space drew notables Satchel Paige, Babe Ruth, Jim Thorpe and even the Grateful Dead. Today, catch a baseball or soccer game, ride a mini steam train, picnic, take a dinner cruise or launch your kayak., 🅒 Italian Lake , A popular wedding and prom picture-taking spot, Italian Lake was completed in the 1920s, the last major and most formal Harrisburg landscape design by Manning. Visit the 9.5-acre park for its formal gardens, Japanese bridge, Dance of the Eternal Spring fountain and summer concerts.