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2024 Total Eclipse

ByEric Ivie January 5, 2024March 13, 2024

Make plans to view the total eclipse with us on April 8 at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park!

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HCP&R Hiring Part-Time Assistant Naturalist
ByEric Ivie September 17, 2026September 17, 2026
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is currently hiring for a Part-Time Assistant Naturalist to work four (4) days a week, 28 hours per week, for $21.20/hour. This position will be primarily based at McCloud Nature Park but may also involve working on the Vandalia Trail and/or W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park. Part-time positions with Hendricks County…
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County Parks Maintenance Team Saves Taxpayer Money on Projects
ByEric Ivie January 12, 2018February 14, 2018
Members of the Hendricks County Parks & Recreation maintenance team spent 2017 working on a wide variety of projects that provide new educational and recreational opportunities to park visitors while simultaneously saving Hendricks County taxpayers thousands of dollars. Nearly 200,000 people enjoyed McCloud Nature Park, Sodalis Nature Park, and the Vandalia Trail last year, and…
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Hendricks County Park Board Reflects on Past, Moves Toward Future
ByEric Ivie January 19, 2017February 22, 2017
The Hendricks County Park Board elected its 2017 officers at their monthly meeting on Jan. 4 and now rapidly approaches its 17th anniversary of dedication to the preservation of green space and wildlife, as well as recreation opportunities for the booming county population. In 2017, Paul Miner will serve as Park Board president, with Bob…
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The Economic Impact of Local Parks
ByEric Ivie December 26, 2016April 3, 2017
Parks are pretty. They’re relaxing. They’re fun and educational and great places for families and friends to gather. But did you know that parks also play a major role in our economy? The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) conducted a study on the economic impact of local parks, wherein they learned that in 2013…
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W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park Opens to Public
ByEric Ivie July 22, 2021November 4, 2021
W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park opened to the public on July 21, 2021. Learn more about Hendricks County’s newest park!
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Parks Positively Impact Housing, Economic Development
ByEric Ivie January 3, 2017February 22, 2017
It is not news that people want to live near parks and trails. They want to be close to what makes their lives better. That’s the message from Matt Howrey, president of North Salem State Bank, a strong supporter of county parks, and a former board member of the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County. “People…
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