Fall Digital Scavenger Hunt & Contest
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…
Digital Scavenger Hunt Begins June 23
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!…
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…
County Parks Maintenance Team Saves Taxpayer Money on Projects
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…
Put Our Superintendent Into an Ugly Suit!
We desperately want to see our superintendent, Jeremy Weber, wear a hideous Christmas suit to work on Thursday, Dec. 14 and Friday, Dec. 15! He has agreed to do this if we can raise $2,000…
Multiple Agencies Work Together During Prospect of Park Ownership Change
A pending change in ownership of property that includes Sodalis Nature Park in Plainfield is presenting a unique opportunity for collaboration between multiple agencies. The Town of Plainfield is in the process of purchasing nearly…
Outdoor Painting Program Coming to Hendricks County Parks
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation and local artist Rachel Davis are bringing a new outdoor painting program to McCloud Nature Park and Sodalis Nature Park this summer, beginning May 20, combining popular step-by-step canvas painting…
Parks, Ecotherapy Help Combat Physical and Mental Health Issues
While parks provide a significant economic impact to communities, they also play a major role in health and wellness, offering free or inexpensive ways to improve a variety of common physical and mental health concerns.…
Hendricks County Park Board Reflects on Past, Moves Toward Future
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…
Parks Positively Impact Housing, Economic Development
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…