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 four parks: McCloud Nature Park, Sodalis Nature Park, the western portion of the Vandalia Trail and W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park. Be sure to visit our parks 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 | Nathan Shaffer | nshaffer@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 | Jacob Brooks | |
| Maintenance Technician | Ron Fox | |
| Maintenance Technician | Kurt Steuer | |
| Administrative Assistant | Carol Wickliff | cwickliff@co.hendricks.in.us |