City Island

City Island in Harrisburg offers a full day of classic fun for locals and visitors alike including baseball games, riverboat rides, and panoramic views of Harrisburg. This island is a little piece of Americana pie that’s reminiscent of days past and the memories you cherished as a kid – something you’ll want to share with your kids today!

Harrisburg Senators Baseball

Between the post-game fireworks and free fan giveaways, the unique location of this ballpark provides beautiful city views and refreshing river breezes. In the spring and summer, thousands of fans young and old root, root, root for the Harrisburg Senators, AA affiliate of the Washington Nationals, from their island baseball diamond. Watch the players take the field while you nosh on classic ballpark concessions like popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy, and Cracker Jacks, and new favorites like Arooga’s hot wings. On the seventh inning stretch, take the little leaguers down to the Kids Zone which boasts a large collection of inflatables and games!

Senators

Water Golf

Fun is on par at Water Golf, a beautifully landscaped 18-hole miniature golf course perfect for friendly competition and panoramic views of the sunset over the Susquehanna River. The championship-style green is filled with unique and challenging holes, water hazards, sloping greens, and waterfalls that young and old and novice and experienced golfers can enjoy. The 60-foot walking bridge that connects two scenic bluffs is a perfect spot for a photo op. When you’re finished, have the losing team buy everyone a hand-dipped Turkey Hill Ice Cream cone!

Water Golf

Harrisburg Beach Club

outdoor seating next to the river

If you're looking for a cool spot to catch a Susquehanna River sunset, view the Capital City skyline, listen to live music, test your curling skills, and sip craft beer or spirits, Harrisburg Beach Club on City Island is calling your name. Hungry? The Harrisburg Beach Club Food Truck serves up menu items like Island Wings & Fries and Bourbon Smash Burgers. 

Located next to Water Golf, the outdoor waterfront venue can stay open most of the year thanks to pop-up igloos, a heated tent, and fire pits. The venue is family and pet-friendly. (Please keep your pup on a leash at all times.) 

City Island Railroad & Carrousel

All aboard! While City Island is small enough to walk around, hand-in-hand, you can kick back and see it all from the City Island Railroad. This a miniature version of a Civil War-era steam train takes visitors on a scenic tour around the island. Between the train station and the ballpark, you'll find a beautiful antique Carousel whose painted ponies and quintessential music will transport you back to your childhood.

Parking Information

Parking is free in the North Lot (the lot closest to the Stadium, between Market St. and the Walnut St. Bridge) on weekends and after 11 AM daily, Monday-Friday for City Island patrons. *For holidays, select special events, and when the Harrisburg Senators are playing, the cost is $5 per car.