My family enjoys the free music events in the parks offered each year by Hendricks County’s awesome park departments. Nearly every weekend throughout the summer, there’s something available and we like to make a day of it – hanging out at the splash…
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Summers can get hot and humid in Hendricks County, Indiana. Luckily, we have plenty of waterparks and splash pads to beat the summer heat. All of the following locations provide perfect opportunities to cool off while making memories with your kids…
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For many of us, the playground brings back fond memories of family picnics, playdates with friends and days out in the sun. For parents, it’s a free and super fun way to pass the time for a few hours on a beautiful morning or afternoon. My family…
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I loved riding a bike as a kid, mostly to try to keep up with my older siblings. As an adult I've enjoyed riding too, but I enjoy more leisure bike rides on a trail or to a destination that involves a good snack. Bike share programs are a great way…
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It’s a park that is off the beaten path, but more and more, Washington Township Parks in Avon, Indiana, are offering programs and other events out at Pecar Park, making it a go-to for a variety of reasons. My kiddos love to visit with the live…
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While nearly every park in Hendricks County has shelters, picnic tables and often times a grill, my family enjoys picking a spot where we can throw down the old-fashioned picnic blanket and enjoy the sunshine and open fields. We bring along kites, a…
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A friend of my family has an adult son in a wheelchair and recently mentioned how traveling can be difficult when you don’t know the accessible places in a new town. What restaurants have wider aisles and seating availability? Where can we go in the…
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Long before I began working in one of the parks departments in Hendricks County, Indiana, I was thoroughly impressed by the foresight of Plainfield's planners and powers-that-be in emphasizing green space, parks and trails in the town. As the largest…
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Last summer, I signed our family up to do the Summer Fun Run. I thought it'd be a great way to check out our favorite parks and see some new ones. Schedules and summer activities got in our way, and we didn't make it to all the parks but I loved that…
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Even though I've lived in Hendricks County, Indiana, for three years, I'm always learning about new places to visit and things to do. The Event Calendar for Hendricks County is always so helpful! It's filled with a variety of activities throughout…
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