News and Updates
The 2023 Summer Fun Run Kicks off with a Bang!
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…
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County Awards $47,000 in Grants to Parks
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…
Park Director Spotlight: Shelby Marshall, Avon Parks and Recreation
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…