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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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  • Summer Fun Run Series Begins June 6

    May 11, 2018 Eric Ivie

    The 2018 Summer Fun Run Series begins June 6!

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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 July

    November 18, 2016 hcparks

    Our monthly Animal Tales program returns to local public libraries during the week of July 2-6 with “In the Pond” by Anna Milbourne and Mat

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Summer Fun Run Series Begins June 6

The 2018 Summer Fun Run Series begins June 6!

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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

Jul
17
Tue
6:30 pm Vandalia Trail Bike Rides @ Vandalia Trail - Amo Trailhead
Vandalia Trail Bike Rides @ Vandalia Trail - Amo Trailhead
Jul 17 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Vandalia Trail Bike Rides @ Vandalia Trail - Amo Trailhead | Coatesville | Indiana | United States
Bicyclists, join Greg Midgley for weekly bicycle rides along the Vandalia Trail! Amo: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays each month
Jul
18
Wed
5:00 pm Summer Fun Run: Williams Park
Summer Fun Run: Williams Park
Jul 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Summer Fun Run: Williams Park @ Brownsburg | Indiana | United States
What better way to enjoy your summer than by exploring your parks?! The 2018 Summer Fun Run Series sponsored by Hendricks
Jul
19
Thu
10:00 am Junior Naturalists Camp: Take Aim! @ McCloud Nature Park
Junior Naturalists Camp: Take Aim! @ McCloud Nature Park
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Junior Naturalists Camp: Take Aim! @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
Our extremely popular archery camp is back with a new fling — throwing an atlatl! Learn each tool’s history and
6:30 pm Third Thursday Themes @ Danville Public Library
Third Thursday Themes @ Danville Public Library
Jul 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Third Thursday Themes @ Danville Public Library | Remington | Indiana | United States
The Danville Public Library is teaming up with Hendricks County Parks and Recreation to launch a new evening book discussion group. Each month,
Jul
20
Fri
10:00 am Junior Naturalists Camp: Take Aim! @ McCloud Nature Park
Junior Naturalists Camp: Take Aim! @ McCloud Nature Park
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Junior Naturalists Camp: Take Aim! @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
Our extremely popular archery camp is back with a new fling — throwing an atlatl! Learn each tool’s history and
Jul
21
Sat
2:00 pm Guest Speaker Spotlight: Skunks @ McCloud Nature Park
Guest Speaker Spotlight: Skunks @ McCloud Nature Park
Jul 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Guest Speaker Spotlight: Skunks @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
Come learn about domestic and wild skunks! There will even be domestic skunks there you can see up close and
9:00 pm Astronomy @ McCloud Nature Park
Astronomy @ McCloud Nature Park
Jul 21 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Astronomy @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
Beyond the limits of our atmosphere are some of the most spectacular objects you’ll ever see! Learn to identify and
Jul
22
Sun
2:00 pm Christmas in July “Snowball” Fight @ McCloud Nature Park
Christmas in July “Snowball” Fight @ McCloud Nature Park
Jul 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Christmas in July "Snowball" Fight @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
Are you longing for cooler temperatures? Take a break from the warm summer weather by participating in a “snowball” fight
Jul
24
Tue
10:00 am Lil’ Explorers Camp: Mud Soup @ McCloud Nature Park
Lil’ Explorers Camp: Mud Soup @ McCloud Nature Park
Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lil' Explorers Camp: Mud Soup @ McCloud Nature Park | North Salem | Indiana | United States
Get messy! Help make mud soup and mud pies, paint with natural materials, create natural crafts, and play outdoor games.
Jul
25
Wed
5:00 pm Summer Fun Run: Gary Eakin Commu... @ Gary Eakin Community Park
Summer Fun Run: Gary Eakin Commu... @ Gary Eakin Community Park
Jul 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Summer Fun Run: Gary Eakin Community Park @ Gary Eakin Community Park | Danville | Indiana | United States
What better way to enjoy your summer than by exploring your parks?! The 2018 Summer Fun Run Series sponsored by Hendricks
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