Karisa Schwanekamp, one of our incredible board members, loves this quote. And it’s no surprise – she finds solace in the great outdoors and enjoys every minute she gets to spend taking in all that the parks have to offer. 

“Some of my favorite park memories involve experiencing the sheer joy and wonder you feel in these outdoor spaces. There is something about being outdoors that just makes you feel more alive,” Karisa said. 

The 2024 Summer Fun Run & Walk, presented by Hendricks Regional Health, brought our community together, turning a passion for the outdoors into a powerful force for our parks and trails. This year’s event shattered records, drawing nearly 680 participants and raising over $62,000 in support of the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC)!

The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC) welcomes a new addition to its board, Peter Friddle, Chief Operating Officer at Progressive Components (located in the Chicagoland area), who strongly believes in the positive impact that parks have on mental and physical health. When thinking about the holistic benefits of outdoor spaces, joining the PFOHC Board of Directors was an easy decision…

Have you ever met someone doing a 5k in every state? Meet Shannon Sawyer from Lake City, Florida, and her three pups! Shannon’s journey began back in 2018 when she stopped in Virginia and found a 5k race near the place she was staying. The very next day, she participated in another 5k in Connecticut…