Since 2000, Hendricks County Parks & Recreation has worked to meet our citizens’ needs for recreation and leisure opportunities, and supportive community services. Hendricks County Parks & Recreation manages and maintains two parks: McCloud Nature Park and the western portion of the Vandalia Trail. A third park, W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, is scheduled to open to the public in 2021. Be sure to visit our properties as you explore the many parks Hendricks County has to offer!
Mission
“To lead in the protection of outstanding natural, historic and recreation areas, and linkages. To practice and promote the highest conservation ethics and provide environmental education opportunities to the community. To lead in enhancing quality of life and individual health while driving economic development to ensure a sustainable future for our community.”
Our Staff
Full-Time Staff
| Title | Name | |
| Superintendent | Ryan Lemley | rlemley@co.hendricks.in.us |
| Assistant Superintendent | Eric Ivie | eivie@co.hendricks.in.us |
| Park Manager | Jim Holtsclaw | jholtsclaw@hcparks.net |
| Foreman | Jason Kittle | jkittle@hcparks.net |
| Park Naturalist | Sarah Wolf | swolf@hcparks.net |
| Assistant Park Naturalist | Joe Lembo | jlembo@hcparks.net |
Part-Time Staff
| Title | Name | |
| Assistant Naturalist | Joy Fulk | mccloudnp@hcparks.net |
| Assistant Naturalist | Jordan Tremper | mccloudnp@hcparks.net |
| Maintenance Technician | Oather Duncan III | maintenance@hcparks.net |
| Maintenance Technician | Caleb Hawkins | maintenance@hcparks.net |
| Maintenance Technician | Kurt Steuer | maintenance@hcparks.net |
| Administrative Assistant | VACANT |