Washington Township Parks and Recreation opened its newest addition, Murphy Aquatic Park, over Memorial Day weekend. This all-inclusive waterpark is designed for everyone to enjoy and is the first of its kind in Indiana. You can find the Murphy Aquatic Center at 753 South CR 625 East in Avon. Read on to find out about this new park! Murphy Aquatic Park Central Space The aquatic park includes a central space with 48 splash and water toy features. There's a wide ramp … [Read more...]
Hendricks County Movies in the Parks
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is teaming up with Washington Township Parks & Recreation to offer movies in the parks this summer. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to watch the movies at the Bluegill Shelter at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park at 4521 Gibbs Road in Danville, Indiana. You'll want a swimsuit and towel for the movies at the brand new Murphy Aquatic Park in Avon, where you can enjoy the movie from the comfort of the wave pool. Here's the lineup! June … [Read more...]
Summer Nature Day Camps at McCloud
McCloud Nature Park offers summer nature day camps for kids ages 2-12. All of the day camps focus on a weekly topic and include hands-on activities, games, crafts, and more. These camps are provided by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation naturalists. You'll definitely need to register in advance for these summer nature day camps, as on-site registration is not available and many of the camps fill up very quickly. Lil' Explorers Children ages 2-5 (and older … [Read more...]
2022 Hendricks County Farmers Markets
Find fresh local produce, meat, artisan goods, and much more at your Hendricks County Farmers Markets. Support local businesses while enjoying freshly harvested in-season produce. Brownsburg Farmers Market The 2022 Brownsburg Farmers Market, presented by IU Health West Hospital, takes place at Brownsburg Town Hall Green (61 N. Green St.) every Thursday from May 26th through September 1st. The market will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. An after-hours market with live music … [Read more...]
What’s Your Long-Term Housing Plan?
Prior to the 2008 housing crisis, Tony Reffeitt of Integrity Real Estate was warning people that builders were using temporary mortgage-rate buy-downs, fraudulent appraisals, and tax escrow disclosures to put buyers in homes they couldn't afford. In 2022, real estate investment trusts are buying homes and turning them into rentals. This practice prices buyers out of the opportunity to own a home. The housing market is incredibly competitive, with houses selling quickly … [Read more...]