With a record-shattering 963 people participating in the first Summer Fun Run of the season at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA in Avon, we thought we’d offer some tips on how to enjoy each event based on our experience.
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Firefly Night Hike on Saturday!
Our annual Firefly Night Hike is Saturday at McCloud Nature Park!…
Summer Fun Run Series Returns in June
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is teaming up with several other local agencies to host the ninth annual Summer Fun Run Series at a variety of locations throughout the county this summer, beginning June 7.
On ten consecutive Wednesday evenings, …
Summer Nature Day Camp Registration is Open!
Get your kids ages 8-14 registered for our Summer Nature Day Camps!…
Outdoor Painting Program Coming to Hendricks County Parks
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation and local artist Rachel Davis are bringing a new outdoor painting program to McCloud Nature Park and Sodalis Nature Park this summer, beginning May 20, combining popular step-by-step canvas painting events with the great outdoors.…
Paving of Vandalia Trail Moving Forward
Work to pave the western portion of the Vandalia Trail has been moving along, and the current estimated completion date is October of this year.
Our Superintendent and Park Manager are out at the Vandalia Trail on almost a daily …
Hendricks County Parks Seeking Part-Time Naturalist
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation now has a position open for part-time Assistant Park Naturalist!
We are looking for an Assistant Naturalist to help provide high quality, modern, nature-based programs to the community, assist with Nature Center staffing at McCloud …
Wall Calendar Photo Contest
We’re now accepting photos for our 2018 wall calendar!…
2017 Native Plant Sale
The annual Native Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, April 22 at Sodalis Nature Park.…
Maple Syrup Days Coming to McCloud Nature Park March 4 and 11
A fun, free and educational annual family event, Maple Syrup Days are returning to McCloud Nature Park on March 4 and March 11, celebrating the park’s sugar maple trees and the delectable sweetness that they produce.
From 9 a.m. to …