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  • HCP&R Seeking Parks Superintendent

    August 21, 2018 Eric Ivie

    Hendricks County Parks & Recreation currently has an opening for Parks Superintendent. The Parks Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and directing parks and recreation operations, and

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  • HCP&R Now Hiring Part-Time Maintenance

    May 11, 2018 Eric Ivie

    Hendricks County Parks & Recreation currently has an opening for Part-Time Maintenance. This person will work 28 hours per week at McCloud Nature Park, Sodalis

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  • Scouting Programs

    December 29, 2017 Eric Ivie

    Learn more about the Scouting opportunities available through Hendricks County Parks & Recreation!

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  • Animal Tales in September

    November 18, 2016 hcparks

    Our monthly Animal Tales program returns to local public libraries during the week of Sept. 4-7 with “Hey, Little Ant” by Phillip and Hannah Hoose.

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Fall 2018 Explorer Magazine

Program guide for September 1 through December 31, 2018.

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Summer 2018 Explorer Magazine

Program guide for May 1 through August 31, 2018.

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The Scoop on Our Age Recommendations

We frequently field questions from understandably inquisitive parents about our age recommendations

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Map of All Hendricks County Parks

Interactive map displaying all parks in Hendricks County.

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Upcoming Events

Sep
1
Sat
all-day McCloud Prairie Maze Open @ McCloud Nature Park
McCloud Prairie Maze Open @ McCloud Nature Park
Sep 1 – Oct 31 all-day
McCloud Prairie Maze Open @ McCloud Nature Park
Our annual McCloud Prairie Maze opens at dawn on Sept. 1, 2018. This year’s theme is a grasshopper! Admission to
Sep
22
Sat
2:00 pm Family Campout @ McCloud Nature Park
Family Campout @ McCloud Nature Park
Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm – Sep 23 @ 11:00 am
Family Campout @ McCloud Nature Park
Get a taste of the wilderness without traveling too far from home. For one night only, families can enjoy rustic
Sep
29
Sat
10:00 am Nature Scavenger Hunt @ McCloud Nature Park
Nature Scavenger Hunt @ McCloud Nature Park
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nature Scavenger Hunt @ McCloud Nature Park
Can you spot all of the items on the nature scavenger hunt? Stop by the McCloud Nature Center anytime between
Oct
1
Mon
4:30 pm Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Plainfield Public Library
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Plainfield Public Library
Oct 1 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Plainfield Public Library
Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a
Oct
2
Tue
10:30 am Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Clayton Public Library
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Clayton Public Library
Oct 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Clayton Public Library
Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a
1:00 pm Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Morgan County Public Library - Monrovia Branch
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Morgan County Public Library - Monrovia Branch
Oct 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Morgan County Public Library - Monrovia Branch
Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a
Oct
3
Wed
1:30 pm Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Coatesville Public Library
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Coatesville Public Library
Oct 3 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Coatesville Public Library
Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a
4:00 pm Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Brownsburg Public Library
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Brownsburg Public Library
Oct 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Brownsburg Public Library
Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a
Oct
4
Thu
3:00 pm Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Roachdale Public Library
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Roachdale Public Library
Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Roachdale Public Library
Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a
4:30 pm Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Tri-Area Public Library
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Tri-Area Public Library
Oct 4 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Animal Tales: In a Nutshell @ Tri-Area Public Library
Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a
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