HENDRICKS COUNTY
PARKS & RECREATION
MAIN OFFICE 955 E . Main Street P . O . Box 463 Danville , IN 46122 Phone : ( 317 ) 718-6188 Weather Hotline : ( 317 ) 718-6111 hcparks @ hcparks . net www . HendricksCountyParks . org
PARKS DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION Superintendent Ryan Lemley rlemley @ co . hendricks . in . us
Assistant Superintendent Eric Ivie eivie @ co . hendricks . in . us
Administrative Assistant Patty Seymour hcparks @ hcparks . net
PROGRAMMING Park Naturalist Sarah Wolf swolf @ hcparks . net
Assistant Naturalists Joy Fulk • Joe Lembo • Linda Nichols
MISSION STATEMENT
To lead in the protection of outstanding natural , historic and recreation areas , and linkages . To practice and promote the highest conservation ethics and provide environmental education and recreation opportunities to the community . To lead in enhancing quality of life and individual health while driving economic development to ensure a sustainable future for our community .
ON THE COVER
With winter comes snow , and with snow comes sledding ! The hill at W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park was an instant hit last winter when the snow fell . Be sure to add this park to your list of sledding spots for the winter of 2022-23 !
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MAINTENANCE Park Manager Jim Holtsclaw jholtsclaw @ hcparks . net
Maintenance Assistants Oather Duncan III • Caleb Hawkins Scott Hawkins • Wayne Huffman Jason Kittle • Phillip Lawson Kurt Steuer • Ralph Wilkinson
HENDRICKS COUNTY PARK BOARD Bill DuMond • Brad Eisenhart Gary Emsweller • Matthew Freije Mike Hayden • Paul Miner • Jeff Pell
PARK BOARD MEETINGS The Hendricks County Park Board generally meets the first Wednesday of each month at 2 p . m . in the main office although dates and times are subject to change ( see website for scheduling updates ). Meeting agendas are posted one week prior at the office and at the Hendricks County Government Center . The public is always welcome to attend Park Board meetings .
HENDRICKS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Hon . Daniel F . Zielinski , Judge
HENDRICKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dennis Dawes • Bob Gentry Phyllis Palmer
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FEATURES
Maple Syrup Days
During this annual festival , learn how maple sap is collected and how maple syrup has been made in the past compared to how it ’ s made today .
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McCloud Sap Run
Runners and walkers can get some exercise , have some fun , and gain some swag during this professionally-timed inaugural event !
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County is hosting its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser in conjunction with Maple Syrup Days !
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Winter Fishing Tips
Assistant Park Naturalist Joe Lembo has some tips for anglers during the winter months so that you can enjoy this pastime year-round .
HENDRICKS COUNTY COUNCIL Caleb Brown • David Cox Larry Hesson • Larry Scott Eric Wathen • Brad Whicker David Wyeth |
ARTICLES
3 Park Guide 6 Family Programs 12 Tear-Out Event Calendar 14 Animal Tales
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15 Junior Explorers 17 Tadpole Time 18 Homeschool Ecology Series 19 Summer Day Camps |
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20 Indiana Fishing Laws & Info
22 Programs at the Senior Center
23 Future Projects
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2 • www . HendricksCountyParks . . org
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