Now Accepting ACORN Applications!
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!
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
Our fall program guide for September through December, 2020.…
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Construction Begins on W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
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 …
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Where to Find The Explorer Magazine
Want to know how to get a copy of The Explorer magazine with all of our programming, parks news, and more?…
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HCP&R Reopens in Full
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
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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Summer 2020 Explorer Magazine
Our summer program guide for May 1 through August 31, 2020. …
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Changes to Scheduling Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Concerns
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 …
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Website Repairs Underway
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 …
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