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Plans for the 2021 Summer Fun Run are underway! Last year’s virtual event was such a hit we’re bringing it back for this year’s edition. Right now, our team of staff, board members and community volunteers are working hard behind the scenes to ensure you have another...
Parks Foundation of Hendricks County Announces Executive Director
Nonprofit fundraising executive, Katy Crichlow Cummings to lead PFOHC. The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC) has named Katy Crichlow Cummings, CFRE as Executive Director. In this role, Cummings will lead the PFOHC’s strategic fundraising and marketing...
Summer Fun Run Goes Virtual for 2020
Running and walking are not canceled… and this year we welcome even more members of our community who are experiencing the trails around Hendricks County. This event, now in its 12th year encourages you to find a new trail or head back to a favorite, all while...
Pancake Breakfast Cancelled for 3/14/2020
** Update 3.13.2020** The outdoor festival has now been canceled as well. Members of our board met and have decided to cancel our pancake breakfast for this Saturday. Due to this event being inside with numerous volunteers handling food, we want to be overly...
Seat Reservations Open for 12th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Forest-to-Table Event! Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Hendricks Regional Health for their sponsorship of this event. Hendricks Regional Health is committed to enhancing the health and wellness of our entire community. After your breakfast, take a walk among...
Gift Guide to Explore Your Local Parks
Last year we bought our girls scooters for the holiday season, which seemed a little crazy in the middle of winter, but the first day of spring was not too far away and we were ready to try out the Skatepark in Plainfield. With all of the amazing,...
Summer Fun Run Series 2019-Registration Now Open
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County has partnered with your local park departments to give you an active tour of trails inside Hendricks County. No matter what your athletic ability, this series is for you! We’ve made a few changes to allow the community...
Fall Colors Run 2018
5K or 1-Mile A scenic trail run on the banks of the Big Walnut Creek during the peak of fall colors October 20, 2018, at 9 AM McCloud Nature Park - Color changing water bottle for All Finishers - BonFire...
Become a Friend of the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County
Chances are you and your family have benefited from a Hendricks County Park, program, event or amenity. We are often asked the best way to give appreciation for having access to these natural spaces and education so we have created an easy way to show your support-...
Let’s Build a Park Together!
As we look ahead to 2018, we are most excited about helping Hendricks County Parks & Recreation break ground on a new park- W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park. A master plan includes a bicycle obstacle course, nature playground, shelter, bathrooms, hiking trails,...
Hendricks County Parks Events Calendar
Find even more great events going on at the Hendricks County Parks! Click here to view the full list of upcoming events offered by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation.