News and Events
Make a Tribute Donation to McCloud Nature Park
We have received several phone calls asking about how donations can be made to McCloud Nature Park as a tribute to someone who has passed away. Donations can be made online -- and as a tribute -- here: https://pfohc.org/donate/donate-now/ Donations can...
Parks Foundation Hires Marketing and Events Manager
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County is excited to announce the hiring of Meghan Stritar as its new Marketing and Events Manager. Meghan will coordinate and host events like the McCloud Honeybee Fest, the Fall Colors Run, Maple Syrup Days, and the Native Plant...
2017 Wall Calendars
Local amateur and professional photographers submitted more than 350 photos to Hendricks County Parks & Recreation as part of a contest to create a wall calendar. Twelve winning photographs were selected and now grace the pages of this unique, first-of-its kind...
Observation HoneyBee Hive
Support Establishment of a HoneyBee Observation Hive at McCloud Each year, McCloud Nature Park is visited by over 30,000 people. Our Nature Center welcomes many of those visitors, including school groups, scouts and families eager to learn and experience nature in...
National Selfie Contest Winner Donates Prize to Hendricks County Parks
A Hendricks County woman’s photo of herself and her daughter won a national selfie contest through the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), and she then donated her $500 prize to Hendricks County Parks and Recreation. To celebrate Parks and Recreation...
Nature Photos Sought for 2017 Parks Wall Calendar
Deadline for submission has passed! Winners announced very soon! Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is calling all professional and amateur photographers to help with photos to be used for a 2017 wall calendar that will feature the department’s three existing...
A Float Through McCloud Nature Park
The Big Walnut Creek runs through McCloud Nature Park in North Salem, Indiana. On June 12, thirteen-year old, Nick Randall, set out to capture video of entire length of the Big Walnut through McCloud by mounting his GoPro to the front of the canoe. Below are two...
2016 SUMMER FUN RUNS
LOVE to RUN our PARKS! What better way to explore 13 PARKS in Hendricks County than on a RUN! 2016 FUN RUN SCHEDULE Every Wednesday from June 1 -August 24, runners and walkers are invited to join us at a Hendricks County park to complete a 1-mile or 5K course....
Arboretum Groundbreaking
The Arboretum at McCloud Nature Park GROUNDBREAKING May 6, 2016 McCloud Nature Park Please join Hendricks County Parks & Recreation and the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County as we celebrate the groundbreaking of our newest attraction - the Arboretum at...
Park 2 Park Challenge & 5K
The 6th Annual Park2Park Challenge and 5K Run/Walk Relay: 20 miles - 4 team members 5K: Individual or Family Plainfield Recreation and Aquatic Center, Plainfield, IN Thank you to all who participated in the the 2016 P2P! It was a successful fundraiser for...
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.