city island

jlh62464

I love taking walks with my dogs here in the mid-morning weekend hours. There's a lot to do out there...golf, some food, baseball, water activites. Its a really nice place.

71patelp

First time I went to city island. it was the great experience. many bars and restaurant are there. I went to watch base ball game. It was fun!!!

Wahoorfg

Ok it is seasonal for the most part but when in Harrisburg during warm months I wouldn't miss it. It is really the place to be during festivals that occur here several times a year. You can get something to eat while enjoying the scenic river views. You can catch a ball game when the Senators are in town....a double A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Miniature golf, soccer, boating, fishing or just walking are a couple of things to do on the island.

CatStone

There are so many things to do on this island, particularly go to a Senators baseball game. Love it there, and this past year there was this awesome Indian/Native American festival on the island which was the absolute coolest event I've ever attended there!

PABryce

The mini railroad is great, if you ignore the run-down condition of the train station. The carousel is fun, if you ignore it's run-down condition. The pavilion is large and good for events, if you ignore it's run-down condition and the fact that many of the doors on the building are broken and no longer operable.The mini golf course looks fun. There's a fun, little playground, and the Sea Breezes food stand is cute and has good food at reasonable prices. The batting cages look good. The arcade is fun.Overall, the island has a lot of fun options. But the run-down, dilapidated condition of so much of the island really is a downer, and has a depressing impact on any attempt to have fun there, if you're not prepared to overlook those things. Keep your expectations WAY low if you plan to visit, and be prepared to ignore a lot of blight and rot, and you will be pleasantly surprised by City Island.Harrisburg is suffering financially, and the condition of things on this island makes that plain and clear.

JonC870

Visited City Island last week. Everything is falling apart and decaying. There is a minor league ballpark, miniature golf, a train ride and a riverboat ride on the river. All looked pretty good, but island itself is falling apart and not very clean. Lots of litter and facilities are either beat up or closed.

oxforddoc

Great family park with free parking. In the evening, you can stroll along, look at flowers, take the choo cho ride, loook at the river and harrisburg skyline, Very pleasant to look at lots of families enjoying the fresh air.

Monske

I seen this place from the highway going to Hershey outlets, and decided to stop on the way back. I'm glad I did to my amazement I'd stumbled upon the Washington nationals AA team the Harrisburg Senators. Wanted to take pictures of them practicing and was allow to enter the stadium for free. The kids loved it especially the batting practice, they were able to keep a few balls. Nice views of the city's riverfront along the Susquehanna as you stroll through.

whitmeme

I've been here several times and love it each time! I took off a half day of work on a Tues and picked up my niece and came to City island (her 1st time). It happened to be an afternoon when temps hit 90° so unfortunately the batting cages were closed until 5 pm because of the heat. So I showed her around the island then took the short trip across the bridge into Harrisburg. It's less than a mile walk to Strawberry Square where we hung out and had an early dinner at Tropical Smoothie (always one of my favs). Next we sat along the river in the shade and it was just beautiful. We got back to the island in time for the batting cages to open so she could get some practice in. At this time cars were starting to arrive for the Senators game. Because we were already there and parked before the parking attendants came, they told me I wouldn't have to pay for parking!!! The lingering thunderstorm held off for us to enjoy a great Senators game! My niece even got a ball from the 3rd baseman and a t-shirt from the mascot! An overall fantastic day!

894lisap

Nice area, lots of family people doing the same. There's a few little things that will keep young children happy like a little train.

crystalm34

miniature golf & fresh dipped ice cream-strolling along the paths-sometimes have included along with a bike ride along the river

dougw955

When Baseball Season arrives..........City Island is the place to go to see a nice ball game with the Harrisburg Senators. You will see a ball game which doesn't cost you an arm and leg to get into. Concession food is reasonably price for a family outing. Forget the major leagues where you have to take out a loan for a family admission to say the least. On City Island there is also miniature golf and a miniature train that goes around the island. Great for kids and adults to have some family fun-time.

106susank

On City Island you can you watch a baseball game and fire works, take a train ride, ride the paddle boat, swim, and picnic all in one place. Nice area for families to spend a day. Plenty of parking and it is inexpensive. Best time to visit is in spring or summer. The Pride of the Susquehanna paddle boat cruise is something you don't want to miss. It's a nice adventure on the river.

ontheroada_13

We visited City Island in the Fall, so it was pretty much closed. We walked around on a nice sunny afternoon. Looked like there is plenty to do for families plus the Harrisburg Senators baseball team plays here. Swimming facilities (bath house), miniature golf & a train ride for children. You can walk to it across the foot bridge from Harrisburg.

heatherl768

City Island is home of the Harrisburg Senators which is affiliated with the Washington Nationals. We went to see them for the 4th of July. The park was really amazing, I could tell there are lots of things to do there besides watch baseball. There is train that goes around the whole park. I would like to go back sometime to see all of it. The baseball stadium was pretty cool though.