East Harrisburg Homes for Rent

East Harrisburg, a dense neighborhood off the Capital Beltway, features charming row houses and semi-detached properties from the early 1900s, many with large front porches. The area is walkable, with street parking and access to the Capital Area Transit bus route. Bellevue Park, developed in 1907, is Pennsylvania’s first landscaped suburb, offering colonial-style homes and graystones in a park-like setting. Reservoir Park, the largest public park in Harrisburg, spans 85 acres and hosts a summer concert series, art galleries, and The National Civil War Museum. The park includes a 2.3-mile paved trail with city and hillside views. Royal Terrace Park and Norwood Playground provide additional recreational spaces. The neighborhood has an abundance of shops and restaurants, including Family Dollar, Rite Aid, and Walnut Food Mart. Dining options range from Spanish cuisine at Rice & Beans Bar and Restaurant to Jamaican dishes at Halfway Tree Jamaican Restaurant. For sweet treats, Matangos Candies offers homemade chocolates. The Doll House Museum features over 5,000 dolls and vintage toys. Annual festivals like Artsfest and the Wish Upon a Food Truck Festival are popular events. The historic Walnut Street Bridge connects pedestrians to City Island, where they can enjoy themed cruises on the Pride of the Susquehanna paddlewheel riverboat.