City Island (Pennsylvania)

City Island
A panorama of Harrisburg, showing the northern end of City Island
A panorama of Harrisburg, showing the northern end of City Island
Coordinates: Map
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyDauphin County
CityHarrisburg
Area
 • Land63 acres (25 ha)
ZIP Code
17101
Area code(s)717 and 223

City Island is a mile-long island in the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is used mainly for leisure and sports activities. Its previous names have included Turkey Island, Maclay's Island, Forster's Island and Hargast Island. The island can be reached from either side of the Susquehanna River by Market Street Bridge or, from the Harrisburg side and by pedestrians and cyclists only, by Walnut Street Bridge.