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 2021, pending the public health situation at that time. The Fall Colors Festival, which was…
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! This event has become so popular that we’re hosting Family Campouts TWICE this year: on…
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…
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…
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, visit any or all of our properties — McCloud Nature Park, Sodalis Nature Park, and the section…
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 1, 2018, visit any or all of our properties — McCloud Nature Park, Sodalis Nature…
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 interested in attending. Is that possible?” The short answer to these types of questions is,…
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 its Crystal Anniversary with a day-long festival at the park. Bring the entire family out to…
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