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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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    Whooo Stole Barred Owl’s Hot Cocoa?

    January 11, 2021 Eric Ivie

    Oh no! Barred Owl’s hot cocoa was stolen from his roost! Can you help him find it and identify the thief on Feb. 6 at

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  • Frosty Paws

    January 11, 2021 Eric Ivie

    Are you and your dog tired of the same old walk? Take a winter walk at McCloud Nature Park on Feb. 27!

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  • Winter Poetry Walk

    December 14, 2020 Eric Ivie

    Stalk the frigid footpaths for inspiration in the pristine elegance of winter’s touch on Jan. 23 at McCloud!

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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 2021 Explorer Magazine

November 23, 2020 Eric Ivie

Our program guide for January through April, 2021.

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Review the 2021-25 Comprehensive Master Plan

December 14, 2020 Eric Ivie

Review a rough draft of the 2021-25 CMP before it is submitted

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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. Virtual Map Reading and 3D Topo Map Take-Home Kit

    January 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

  2. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    January 18

  3. Winter Poetry Walk

    January 23 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

  4. No-Sew Sock Snowman

    January 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

  5. Virtual Animal Tales: Groundhog Day

    February 1 - February 5

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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