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…
Vandalia Trail Featured on FOX59 Your Town Friday
The newly-paved Vandalia Trail was featured on FOX59 Your Town Friday on Sept. 8, 2017! A huge THANK YOU to Visit Hendricks County for arranging this segment! Click here to view the story on…
Paving of Vandalia Trail Moving Forward
Work to pave the western portion of the Vandalia Trail has been moving along, and the current estimated completion date is October of this year. Our Superintendent and Park Manager are out at the Vandalia Trail on…
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…
Vandalia Trail Improvements to Benefit Hendricks County
In the 19th and 20th centuries, the Vandalia Railroad connected Hendricks County towns, providing convenient travel and thriving commerce between them. Today’s Vandalia Trail corridor vibrantly restores that link with a modern progressive twist. Improvements…
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…
The Economic Impact of Local Parks
Parks are pretty. They're relaxing. They're fun and educational and great places for families and friends to gather. But did you know that parks also play a major role in our economy? The National Recreation…