by katy | Jul 24, 2023 | blog-post
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...
by katy | Jul 3, 2023 | blog-post
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...
by katy | Jun 5, 2023 | blog-post
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,...
by ty | May 17, 2023 | blog-post
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...
by katy | May 2, 2023 | blog-post
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...
by katy | Apr 27, 2023 | blog-post
PRESS RELEASE April 28, 2023 Parks Foundation of Hendricks County Receives $22,000 Donation from Falcone Automotive and Subaru Share the Love Event National campaign mobilizes dealerships throughout the country to make an impact on local community nonprofits....