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Hendricks County Parks & Recreation

Hendricks County Parks & Recreation

Operating McCloud Nature Park, W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, and the western portion of the Vandalia Trail

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    Construction Begins on W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park

    June 17, 2020 Eric Ivie

    It’s been a long time coming, but at last, it’s a reality. Construction on Phase I of W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon began on

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  • Where to Find The Explorer Magazine

    May 28, 2020 Eric Ivie

    Want to know how to get a copy of The Explorer magazine with all of our programming, parks news, and more?

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  • HCP&R Reopens in Full

    May 18, 2020 Eric Ivie

    In compliance with the Hendricks County Government phased reopening plan, we are now OPEN! Our main office in Danville is OPEN again to the public

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Summer 2020 Explorer Magazine

March 23, 2020 Eric Ivie

Our summer program guide for May 1 through August 31, 2020.

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Changes to Scheduling Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Concerns

March 12, 2020 Eric Ivie

We will keep this page updated with any changes to our programming

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McCloud Prairie Burn 2020

April 14, 2020 Eric Ivie

On April 8, 2020, Turner Forestry performed a prescribed burn of the

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Map of All Hendricks County Parks

November 18, 2016 Eric Ivie

Find all of the parks in Hendricks County.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Lil’ Explorers Day Camp: Birds – 10 a.m.

    July 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

  2. Lil’ Explorers Day Camp: Birds – 1 p.m.

    July 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

  3. Young Adventurers Day Camp: Birds

    July 16 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT

  4. Young Adventurers Day Camp: Birds

    July 17 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT

  5. Lil’ Explorers Day Camp: Go with the Flow! – 10 a.m.

    July 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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Hendricks County Parks & Recreation | 955 E. Main Street, Danville, IN 46122 | P.O. Box 463, Danville, IN 46122 | (317) 718-6188 | hcparks@hcparks.net