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Tag: McCloud Nature Park

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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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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HCP&R Reopens in Full

May 18, 2020 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

In compliance with the Hendricks County Government phased reopening plan, we are now OPEN!

Our main office in Danville is OPEN again to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The restrooms at McCloud Nature …

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McCloud Prairie Burn 2020

April 14, 2020 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog, homepage-post-3

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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HCP&R Introduces Counselor-in-Training Program

April 1, 2019 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Hey teens! Are you between the ages of 13 and 17 years old? Would you like to spend some time with us this summer out at McCloud Nature Park and help with our summer day camps? Then you might be …

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McCloud Nature Park Truss Bridge Redecked

March 27, 2019 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Just in time for spring, the iconic truss bridge at McCloud Nature Park has a new deck and is ready for the park’s peak visitation season. Designed by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Park Manager Jim Holtsclaw and completed by …

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Fall Digital Scavenger Hunt & Contest

October 11, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Gather up your family and friends, grab your cell phone or camera, and visit our properties for the Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Fall Digital Scavenger Hunt and Contest! Your photos could earn you a prize!

From October 13-21, 2018…

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Digital Scavenger Hunt Begins June 23

June 22, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Gather up your family and friends, grab your cell phone or camera, and visit our properties for the Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Digital Scavenger Hunt and Contest! Your photos could earn you a prize!

From June 23 through July …

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The Scoop on Our Age Recommendations

March 22, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

We frequently field questions from understandably inquisitive parents about our age recommendations on our programs. The questions typically go something like this: “The program says it’s recommended for ages 6 and up, but my child is 5 years old and …

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McCloud Nature Park’s 15th Anniversary Celebration

March 12, 2018 Eric Ivie hc-parks-blog

Join us at McCloud Nature Park on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we celebrate the park’s 15th Anniversary!

McCloud Nature Park opened to the public on May 3, 2003, and we are celebrating …

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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