The early bird may get the worm, but in Wormleysburg, residents enjoy beautiful sunrises over the Susquehanna River every day the weather permits. “River views and access to the water are some of the top selling points in Wormleysburg,” says Realtor and associate broker Wendell Hoover with Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA. Hoover grew up in Central Pennsylvania but has lived and worked in the Harrisburg area for 20 years. “The borough is close to Downtown Harrisburg without being downtown,” he says. “Residents enjoy a central location near restaurants on the river. City Island is right there too, where you can catch baseball games and soccer matches.”
Negley Park in Wormleysburg offers scenic views of the river and downtown Harrisburg.
Wormleysburg residents can enjoy beautiful sunrises over the Susquehanna River.
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Recreation along Susquehanna
The William O. Weigle Memorial Park is a narrow stretch of land with a walking path that runs along the Susquehanna. It’s a popular spot to watch Fourth of July fireworks. Farther north, Wormleysburg Park may not offer direct river views, but it’s much bigger and features a playground, sports fields and a picnic pavilion for cookouts and other gatherings. Across the Market Street Bridge, City Island is home to the Harrisburg Senators baseball stadium, the professional soccer club Penn FC, the Pride of Susquehanna riverboat, a miniature golf course, the City Island Railroad and the Harrisburg Beach Club, featuring bar drinks and a food truck menu. This island also connects to the Capital Area Greenbelt, with more than 20 miles of biking trails, on the East Shore via the Walnut Street Bridge.
FNB Field near Wormleysburg is home to the Harrisburg Senators and hosts other local teams.
Enjoy a game of mini golf at the popular Water Golf on City Island near Wormleysburg.
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Wide mix of houses
While Wormleysburg features a handful of mansions overlooking the river that sell for $400,000 to well over $1 million, most of the borough is a mix of ranch-style and split-level homes that list for between $250,000 and $360,000. Closer to the river, homes lining North Front Street offer open-water views and range in price from $100,000 to $360,000. Flood insurance may be necessary because low-lying areas along the waterfront are prone to flooding. Townhouses and duplexes are also available, from $150,000 to $350,000. “There’s such a big selection,” Hoover says. “You’ll find high-end to fixer uppers in Wormleysburg. Duplexes, too, are appealing to multi-generational families.”
Duplex style homes on Front Street in Wormleysburg offer large front porches.
Impressive estates sit high above the Susquehanna River in Wormleysburg.
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Pennsylvania Greek Festival
Attracting tens of thousands of people with comfort foods like moussaka, pastitsio and spanakopita, The Pennsylvania Greek Fest takes place at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wormleysburg every May. The three-day festival features homemade Greek dishes and pastries, traditional Greek dancing, and arts and crafts. People attending can also tour the ornate Cathedral, which features hand-painted religious icons. intricately carved woodwork and golden chandeliers.
Riverfront eateries to inland ethnic
Some homes along North Front Street are used by local businesses, from law firms to hair salons. Duke’s Riverside Bar and Grille and its affiliate Dockside Willies are popular neighborhood spots near the Market Street Bridge. At Duke’s, visitors can eat on the back deck and enjoy the picturesque river views. Dockside Willies offers great happy hour deals and burgers, pizza and pasta that are sure to please. The closest grocery store is Karns Foods across from West Shore Plaza, where shoppers will find a CVS, the West Shore Farmers Market and Korealiscious, an authentic Korean eatery voted Central Pennsylvania’s best restaurant by Taste Magazine readers.
Dockside Willies in Wormleysburg is popular with its extensive menu and patio with river views.
Duke's Riverside Restaurant in Wormleysburg has picturesque river views on its deck.
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Schools that offer options
Wormleysburg schools include Washington Heights Elementary, which received a B-minus from Niche. At New Cumberland Middle, a C-plus school, students can pursue studies in music, art, technology, health and other electives. Cedar Cliff High, which scored a B, offers a solid curriculum in Advanced Placement courses, such as art history, biology, chemistry, physics, and world and U.S. history.
Older students attend the Cedar Cliff High School near Wormleysburg.
Younger students attend Washington Heights Elementary School near Wormleysburg.
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By bus, train, car or plane
Residents can hop on Capital Area Transit buses, which ride down North Front Street and connect Wormleysburg to Downtown Harrisburg and surrounding boroughs. Highway 11 runs through part of the neighborhood and connects to the Capital Beltway, State Road 283 and the 76 tollway, which leads to Philadelphia, about 100 miles east. Amtrak stops at the Harrisburg downtown train station, about 2 miles away, and Harrisburg International Airport is 14 miles east.
Highway 11 runs through part of Wormleysburg and connects to the Capital Beltway.
Capital Area Transit buses stop at several stations in and around Wormleysburg.
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Penn State Health Holy Spirit
Adjacent to Wormleysburg, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center is a 307-bed community hospital that provides diagnostic, medical and surgical services to the greater Harrisburg region. Its emergency department serves the community as a level II trauma center, and the hospital specializes in treating patients with stroke, heart and vascular problems, and neurological issues.
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center near Wormleysburg serves the community.
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center is a 307-bed community hospital near Wormleysburg.
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