It’s been a long time coming, but at last, it’s a reality. Construction on Phase I of W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon began on June 16. Hendricks County Parks & Recreation (HCP&R) estimates that Phase I construction will be completed by the end of 2020 and that the department will host the park’s grand…
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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 Park and the Amo and Coatesville trailheads of the Vandalia Trail are now OPEN from dawn to dusk daily. The…
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: 🔥 How long will it take for the prairie to be green again? Answer: In about…
Our summer program guide for May 1 through August 31, 2020.
We will keep this page updated with any changes to our programming and events. Update as of 5/18/2020: As of May 18, 2020, our main office, the McCloud Nature Center, all restrooms, McCloud Nature Park, and the Vandalia Trail are all OPEN. To learn more, click here. Update as of 5/1/2020: Update as of 4/21/2020:…
Our website was hacked recently, causing all kinds of problems including, but not limited to, directing patrons to a website that was decidedly not ours. After countless hours spanning several weeks, we are pleased to report that things are back to normal on our website…almost. We’ve recovered as much coding and files as we’re comfortable…
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 interested in our new Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program! Our CIT program is designed to help teens…
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 the department’s maintenance crew over the winter, the redecking project was done at no cost…
Cascade Youth League is working on building the Brian Burch Memorial Sports Park in Amo, which will be a fantastic facility for youth baseball and softball! See their promotional video below, including cameo appearances by our Vandalia Trail! The Vandalia Trail runs just a few blocks to the south of where the new sports park…
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