Five Senses Gardens — Attraction in Swatara Township

I found the Five Senses Gardens while researching for a visit to Harrisburg on Google Maps. Thank you Google Maps, I would be lost in the world without you. I visited the gardens for the first time on Sunday October 21 2018. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t the best but it was partly sunny and I had a wonderful time exploring with my cameras. I was impressed that the crossing from the parking lot to the park and trail is being upgraded. I posted pictures of this. There is an island in the middle of the street for people crossing to the park. It looks like the crossing will have a flashing light. It will be fun to see the improvements when I visit next year. The park could be used as a rest stop for travelers on the Greenbelt. Unfortunately there are no facilities in the park. The sound of Spring Creek stimulated the hearing sense which is very relaxing. There are no picnic tables but there are a few benches for you to sit and enjoy. I would love to come back and visit in the spring. I’m sure it would be more colorful then. The park is easy to find right along South 28th Street...

The Five Senses Garden in Harrisburg, PA, is an exceptional destination for family fun, blending recreation with education in a serene setting. Designed to engage all five senses, the garden offers a rich variety of plants and features that stimulate sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste, providing a unique, immersive experience for visitors of all ages.

Families can explore well-maintained paths that wind through beautifully landscaped areas, each highlighting different sensory experiences. The sound of the gentle stream running through the garden adds to the tranquility, offering a perfect spot for relaxation and reflection.

Children will find the garden particularly engaging, as it offers numerous opportunities to interact with the environment in a hands-on way. Whether it’s feeling the textures of different leaves, smelling fragrant flowers, or listening to birds and water, the Five Senses Garden is a delightful and enriching outing for the...

My girlfriend just got married at the court house up the road and we thought this would be a perfect place to go to take some pictures but it wasn’t long before ladies doing some gardening yelled at us for stepping in the wrong spot apparently, even though we couldn’t see any freshly planted plants nor were we trying to be destructive. They probably could have addressed us a little nicer if there were issues with where we were walking because we’re all grown adults and weren’t doing anything wrong. Plus there weren’t any signs. Then to make it more awkward, as if it wasn’t awkward enough already, they basically watched us until we left like we were children. It is a pretty little place so that’s why I gave it two stars. Sort of unfortunate to be treated that way when the newly weds were just trying to get...