News and Updates
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County Announces 2024 Board Members
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC) has announced the 2024 board of directors and named Adam Scott as the new president of the board. In his role as the Board President, Scott will provide strategic leadership, oversee board governance, and collaborate...
Jeff Banning: A Dedicated Board Member and Community Advocate in Hendricks County
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...
Making Strides for Parks and Trails in Hendricks County: The 2023 Summer Fun Run & Walk Series Outpaces Previous Years’ Results
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC) had lofty goals for the 2023 Sumer 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…
Parks & Trails Are Classrooms Without Walls
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…
Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month this July Where Community Grows
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…
Why Beth Anne Ennen Participates in the Summer Fun Run & Walk Series!
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 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…