Hendricks County Parks and Recreation

Hendricks County Parks and Recreation We operate McCloud Nature Park, W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, and the west portion of the Vandalia Trail.
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06/19/2026

A huge huge thank you to CEVA Logistics for donating these beautiful plants and their time to put them in and make our nature center look even more beautiful and more welcoming for our pollinator friends! 🌸🐝

We have been wanting to redo our flower beds for a while so when CEVA Logistics reached out, we were over the moon excited. Their team was amazing and worked quickly to make our flower beds look fantastic.🪏🌱

Looking forward to partnering with them in the future, make sure to come out to McCloud Nature Park to the Ray and Mary Benson Nature Center and take a look at our flowerbeds planted by CEVA Logistics.🌷🪴

Thanks so much again CEVA Logistics, we had an amazing day!😌🌸🪏

Last year, we received a very generous grant from the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County's Gary Emsweller Parks & Trai...
06/17/2026

Last year, we received a very generous grant from the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County's Gary Emsweller Parks & Trails Fund to install a sound garden at the W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park playground! Our naturalists came up with the idea, researched it, and ordered the equipment, and when it arrived, our maintenance crew made short work of installing it. THANK YOU to the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County and to our team! Total team effort!! We hope kids of all ages enjoy making music in the park! We sure enjoy hearing it in our main office! 😁🎶🎵

We're Hiring: Part-Time NaturalistHendricks County Parks & Recreation is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and en...
06/13/2026

We're Hiring: Part-Time Naturalist

Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a part-time Naturalist.

What does a Naturalist do? This is someone who helps spark curiosity about the natural world, encourages environmental stewardship, and leads engaging programs like hikes, day camps, educational presentations, crafts, and large-scale community events.

We're looking for someone who considers this their dream job. The ideal candidate will have:
* A strong base knowledge of Indiana’s natural history
* Experience or interest in multimedia techniques for educational programs
* Solid oral and written communication skills
* A deep love for nature and a desire to gain experience in the field

If you're a nature nerd with a passion for connecting people to the outdoors, we want to hear from you.

Learn more and apply at:

https://hendrickscounty.bamboohr.com/careers/323

🥵 Didja get overheated at McCloud Nature Park or W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park? The heat and humidity can sneak up on you if ...
06/10/2026

🥵 Didja get overheated at McCloud Nature Park or W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park? The heat and humidity can sneak up on you if you're not careful. If it does, we're here to help. Come see us inside the Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center at McCloud or at our main office just north of the entrance to Gibbs, no matter if you're just a little overheated or you're in distress or anything in between. We have air conditioning and water to cool you down, and we don't mind the company. 💧 In extreme situations, every single one of our staff is certified in first aid, AEDs, and CPR, so we can provide emergency first aid while we call 911 to get you medical care. 🚑 Need more info about cooling stations or other resources around the state? Contact Indiana 211! ☀️

06/06/2026

Hope to see you out here today! 🎣👋😊🌱

🇺🇸🍋🌭🎣Lemonade, hotdogs AND fishing??? Sounds like summer to me!🌞TOMORROW, Saturday, June 6th is our annual Kids Fishing ...
06/05/2026

🇺🇸🍋🌭🎣Lemonade, hotdogs AND fishing??? Sounds like summer to me!🌞

TOMORROW, Saturday, June 6th is our annual Kids Fishing Derby at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park. The event is completely free! No registration is required. Check-in starts at 9:30am, and fishing goes from 10am-12pm. Running late? Don't worry! Get started any time before noon and we'll count you in.

✅Don't have a pole? Borrow one of ours! We have 20 poles that are free to borrow, while supplies last.

✅No license? No problem! This weekend is one of Indiana DNR's free fishing weekends! No license is needed.

Let us know in the comments what you are most looking forward to about summer and if we'll see you out at the pond tomorrow!🍦😎🍉⛱️

Come feed our ambassador animals at McCloud Nature Park on Thursday, June 4 at 2 p.m., and we'll talk about what and how...
06/02/2026

Come feed our ambassador animals at McCloud Nature Park on Thursday, June 4 at 2 p.m., and we'll talk about what and how they eat!

(This image may or may not be indicative of your experience.... Okay, probably not.... Alright, you got us. It's not. The mountains in the background gave it away, didn't they?)

$2/person. Advance registration required at:

https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020

We are stoked to have Sunshine Sips Lemonade & Grilled T’s as vendors ✨THIS Saturday, June 6th ✨ at our Kids Fishing Der...
06/02/2026

We are stoked to have Sunshine Sips Lemonade & Grilled T’s as vendors ✨THIS Saturday, June 6th ✨ at our Kids Fishing Derby at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park. The event will run from 9:30am-12:30pm! The event is free to attend and participate in, and no advance registration is required. For more event info, check out our page!

Even if your kiddos aren't participating in the fishing derby, come on by and grab a hotdog and a lemonade for lunch! 😁🍋🌭🌞🎣

🎣 You've got it on your calendar, right? Kids' Fishing Derby at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park this Saturday (June 6) from 9:3...
06/02/2026

🎣 You've got it on your calendar, right? Kids' Fishing Derby at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park this Saturday (June 6) from 9:30 a.m. to noon! For kids ages 5-12. FREE to participate! You might even win a custom plaque! See you there! 🎣

Address

4481 Gibbs Road
Danville, IN
46122

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(317) 718-6188

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