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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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    Pine Cone Bird Feeders at Gibbs

    November 29, 2021 Eric Ivie

    We’re making Pine Cone Bird Feeders at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park on Jan. 29. Come join us!

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  • Pocket Monsters Hike at Gibbs

    November 29, 2021 Eric Ivie

    Do you enjoy playing Pokémon GO? Then you’ll love this FREE Pocket Monsters Hike at Gibbs on Jan. 15!

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  • Winter Lantern Walk at McCloud

    November 29, 2021 Eric Ivie

    Come out to McCloud Nature Park on Jan. 22 for a Winter Lantern Walk!

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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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Winter/Spring 2022 Explorer

November 19, 2021 Eric Ivie

Our program guide for Jan. through April 2022.

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Maple Syrup Days

December 20, 2021 Eric Ivie

Join us for Maple Syrup Days on March 5 and 12, 2022!

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Tree Removal on Vandalia Trail

September 30, 2021 Eric Ivie

Tree removal work will begin on the Vandalia Trail on Sept. 30,

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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. Dr. Martin Luther King Day

    January 17

  2. Winter Lantern Walk

    January 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

  3. Pine Cone Bird Feeders

    January 29 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

  4. Animal Tales: City Hawk

    February 1 - February 4

  5. Frosty Paws sponsored by Paw Street Bakery

    February 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

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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