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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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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 to the Indiana DNR in January.…

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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 52-acre prairie at McCloud Nature Park. Below are a number of resources about the burn for your education and enjoyment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about prescribed prairie burns:…

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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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Whooo Stole Barred Owl’s Hot Cocoa?

January 11, 2021 Eric Ivie homepage-slideshow

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 McCloud?…

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Frosty Paws

January 11, 2021 Eric Ivie homepage-slideshow

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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Review the 2021-25 Comprehensive Master Plan

December 14, 2020 Eric Ivie homepage-post-2

Review a rough draft of the 2021-25 CMP before it is submitted to the Indiana DNR in January.…

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Winter Poetry Walk

December 14, 2020 Eric Ivie homepage-slideshow

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

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Winter/Spring 2021 Explorer Magazine

November 23, 2020 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog, homepage-post-1

Our program guide for January through April, 2021.…

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HCP&R Cancels Fall Colors Festival

October 5, 2020 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Danville, Indiana – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hendricks County Parks & Recreation has cancelled the Fall Colors Festival that was to be held at McCloud Nature Park later this month. The annual event is tentatively scheduled to return in …

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McCloud Prairie Maze Celebrates the Snake

September 23, 2020 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

The McCloud Prairie Maze is open, and this year’s theme ssssssalutes the ssssslick ssssserpent known as the ssssssnake!…

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Now Accepting ACORN Applications!

August 19, 2020 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

We are seeking high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to serve on the Active Council on Recreation Needs (ACORN) for the 2020-21 school year!…

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Family Campouts at McCloud!

August 3, 2020 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

We are welcoming entire families to spend the night at McCloud Nature Park in September! Each year, we invite families to join us on a nighttime adventure full of games, fireside chats, and s’mores, and that time is here again! …

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Fall 2020 Explorer Magazine

July 17, 2020 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Our fall program guide for September through December, 2020.…

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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