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Jeff Banning, a proud member of the Hendricks County community, has demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the betterment of the community. Serving as an active board member of the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County, Jeff's involvement spans various...

The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC) had lofty goals for the 2023 Summer Fun Run & Walk presented by Hendricks Regional Health—and thanks to community support, we exceeded these targets which will allow us to offer even more support to our parks and...

We are well into the month of August, which means school is officially back in session. Students everywhere are getting into the swing of things – adjusting to their morning routines, adding time for homework in the evening, and getting to bed early so they can rise...

Did you know people across the United States have been celebrating Park and Recreation Month in July since 1985? That’s right…for nearly forty years, Park and Recreation Month has promoted building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks...

This month Beth Anne Ennen is a guest writer for the PFOHC Blog. Learn why she and her family have participated in the Summer Fun Run for the last six years. Why do you participate in this event? I am an outdoor kind of girl and always have been. It is where I feel...

The 2023 Summer Fun Run & Walk kicked off last week at Talon Stream Park in Plainfield, and wow, what a turnout. It was a toasty day with temps in the 90s, but the scenic 3-mile trail offered plenty of shade, and our sponsor of the week, Banning Engineering,...

Five parks in Hendricks County to make improvements with new grant funding HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC) awarded $47,000 in grants to public parks from the Gary Emsweller Parks & Trails Fund. Gary Emsweller is a lifelong...

Shelby Marshall started as the Avon Parks Director in August 2022. She is a great fit for the role and initially accepted the position because the job, community and staff all aligned with her passions, career goals and the work-life balance she was striving for with...

PRESS RELEASE April 28, 2023 Parks Foundation of Hendricks County Receives $22,000 Donation from Falcone Automotive and Subaru Share the Love Event National campaign mobilizes dealerships throughout the country to make an impact on local community nonprofits....

Burnett Woods is an 80-acre nature preserve in Avon, Indiana. It is the first state-dedicated nature preserve in Hendricks County and is owned by the Central Indiana Land Trust. A nature preserve is an area of land set aside to foster an environment that provides...