Summer Fun Run Series Begins June 6
The 2018 Summer Fun Run Series begins June 6!
The Scoop on Our Age Recommendations
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…
Summer 2018 Explorer Magazine
Program guide for May 1 through August 31, 2018.
McCloud Nature Park’s 15th Anniversary Celebration
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,…
HCP&R Seeking Local Artwork
We at Hendricks County Parks & Recreation want to collaborate with local artists to fill our display space at the Nature Center of McCloud Nature Park in month-long rotations throughout 2018. We would like to…
New Cabin Fever Event Debuts on Saturday
Are you tired of being stuck indoors for the winter? Has cabin fever set in? Then bundle the family up and head out to McCloud Nature Park on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. for…
Endangered Species Youth Art Contest
The 2018 Endangered Species Youth Art Contest has been announced. Entries must be received by March 1, 2018. This nationwide contest is organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Endangered Species Coalition, and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The contest provides…
January Survey Results
Earlier this month, we sent out a five-question, multiple-choice survey asking for feedback on how our guests learn about our parks, how they learn about local events in general, when they like to come to…
Two Hendricks County Parks Employees Promoted
Two members of the Hendricks County Parks & Recreation (HCP&R) staff have recently been promoted. Joe Lembo is now a full-time Assistant Park Naturalist while Eric Ivie now holds the position of Assistant Superintendent. [caption…
Hendricks County Park Board Elects 2018 Officers
[caption id="attachment_3558" align="alignright" width="300"] Paul Miner[/caption] The Hendricks County Park Board met on January 3 and elected its officers for 2018. Paul Miner, Matt Freije, and Bill Harrington were all reelected to the same positions…