2024 Summer Program Guide

Registration is open now! Turn your free time into fun time this summer! Explore upcoming recreation programs in our Summer Program Guide. 

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Mark Your Calendar!

The Waterpark opens for the 2024 season on May 25.

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ESE counselor works with student on homework assignments after school.

Join our after school team!

Make an impact as an after school counselor! Work with kids in grades K-6.

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Woman does weight lifting rows in the MCC fitness center.

Join the Monon Community Center

For just $49/month get access to it all - 100+ weekly group fitness classes, fitness center, track, indoor aquatics + KidZone.

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Newly Reimagined River Heritage Park features a new spongy playground surface, accessible play equipment and sensory friendly play activities.

Explore Our Parks and Greenways

We manage and maintain more than 700+ park acres throughout Carmel. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, walking, playing, or disc golfing, our parks have fun for everyone! Amenities include playgrounds, trails, sports courts, and more.

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Check out this season's offerings! Register for Summer Programs Join the Carmel Clay Parks team! Check out our current openings + apply here

Explore + Learn

We serve the community, develop existing resources and create a sustainable future. View videos below to learn more about us or stay up-to-date on recent happenings by reading through some blogs and press releases.

Central Park West Commons Playground
Video Play Button Reimagining Parks since 1991. See + hear how.
Press Release

Westermeier Commons Closing for Maintenance

// Written By: Jylian Riches
Westermeier Commons Closing for Planned Maintenance on or After April 9 Carmel, Ind. (April 5, 2024) – On or after Monday, April 9, Westermeier
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Press Release

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Promotes Invasive Species Awareness with Annual Invasive for Native Tree Swap

// Written By: Jylian Riches
Remove invasive species for your opportunity to pick up a free native tree sapling Carmel, Ind. (April 5, 2024) – Throughout April, Carmel Clay
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Press Release

Parks Beautification Month

// Written By: Jylian Riches
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation to Host Parks Beautification Month Carmel, Ind. (March 29, 2024) –  Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
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Fitness + Wellness

How Exercise Affects Mental Health

// Written By: Grace Fishback
The importance of regular physical activity for full mind-body wellness   From strengthening your muscles to improving flexibility – there are
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Young woman lifting weights in the Monon Community Center.
Fitness + Wellness

Benefits of Strength Training

// Written By: Grace Fishback
Contents:   What is strength training anyway?  It turns out, muscle matters  Impressive results – physically and mentally  Try These
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About Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

We manage and maintain more than 700 park acres and numerous recreation facilities, including the Monon Community Center and The Waterpark. In addition, we have partnered with Carmel Clay Schools to establish Extended School Enrichment (ESE), an after-school care program for K-6 students located at all 11 Carmel elementary schools. The Summer Camp Series is a component of ESE that offers 13 different summer camps accommodating children ages 5-15.

Monon Community Center Your one-stop shop for health and wellness.
The Waterpark Your 3.5-acre aquatic experience.
Child works on homework during ESE after school program.
Extended School Enrichment An after-school program for grades K-6 with Carmel Clay Schools.
Programs for Everyone! Offering recreation opportunities in sports, nature, enrichment, arts and crafts, and more.
Summer Camp Series Offering day camps with themes including art, theatre, sports, nature and science.
Parks & Greenways Certified wildlife friendly and habitat friendly park system with 17 parks and greenways.