Please join us in welcoming the Indy RC Raceway, Black Sheep Squadron RC Planes and Indy Admirals RC boat clubs to a Summer Fly and Float! Spend the day watching these unique radio-controlled vehicles sail and fly around W.S. Gibbs Park. We will have some fun crafts and activities planned. This is fun for the […]
Bicyclists, join Friends of the Vandalia Trail for weekly rides along the Vandalia Trail, starting at the Amo trailhead! Enjoy the countryside and small towns riding Hendricks County Parks and Recreation's paved Vandalia Trail to Coatesville and the Putnam County line (8 miles round trip, 16 miles for two round trips) and occasionally part […]
Hop along with our pal, Toadstool the Treefrog as we learn all about our little green friends! We will have Story Time, a craft, and a short walk to discover where frogs live! FEE: $3/CHILD (PARENT/GUARDIAN IS FREE) RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 2-7 WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN (THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM). OLDER SIBLINGS, AGES […]
Hop along with our pal, Toadstool the Treefrog as we learn all about our little green friends! We will have Story Time, a craft, and a short walk to discover where frogs live! FEE: $3/CHILD (PARENT/GUARDIAN IS FREE) RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 2-7 WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN (THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM). OLDER SIBLINGS, AGES […]
Do you love reptiles and amphibians? Do you want to learn more about them and see them in their natural habitat? Join us for a herpetology hike, where we will discover the amazing world of these cold-blooded critters. We’ll identify the different types of herps, how they adapt and interact in their environment. Don't miss […]
Looking for a fun and educational family activity this summer that’s FREE? Take stargazing to new heights by escaping the light pollution of the city and heading to McCloud Nature Park, where thousands of stars twinkle like jewels in the dark night sky! The Indiana Astronomical Society partners with Park Naturalists to hold sky […]
Bicyclists, join Friends of the Vandalia Trail for weekly rides along the Vandalia Trail, starting at the Amo trailhead! Enjoy the countryside and small towns riding Hendricks County Parks and Recreation's paved Vandalia Trail to Coatesville and the Putnam County line (8 miles round trip, 16 miles for two round trips) and occasionally part […]
For most of us, finding a snake in our yard can be scary. Imagine what it is like for the snake! Join us at Hendricks County Senior Services, and one of our naturalists will tell you all about the snakes, frogs, toads, and lizards that are hanging out in your backyard. For more information, click […]
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County’s Summer Fun Run Series is back for 2024, and their kickoff event is at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Enjoy an untimed stroll or run with family and friends at the park at your convenience anytime between May 29 and June 4. We will offer a short and a long […]
Join us for a fantastic day of family fishing fun! June 1 and 2 are Free Fishing Days in the State of Indiana, which means you can fish without a license! The Park Naturalists will host a whole bunch of fun at the W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park fishing ponds. We’ll have a Kids’ Fishing Derby […]
