Explore the 2025 Summer Program Guide and Register!

Summer is just around the corner, and so are our exciting summer programs! Check out the 2025 Summer Program Guide—registration is NOW OPEN!

Explore Carmel’s Parks This Summer! 🌳

Explore 8 scenic trails in Carmel at your own pace. Walk, run or stroll through local parks and earn prizes as you go. Registration is now open and the adventure begins June 16.

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Make a Splash this Summer at The Waterpark!

Waterpark season is almost here! Opening May 24 — we can't wait to see you there!

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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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2025 Summer Camp Series Registration is Open!

Some familiar camps, along with new ones! Registration for 2025 Summer Camps is now open! Full-day camps are available for ages 5-15.

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Nationally Recognized & Award-Winning

Providing vibrant parks, diverse recreational facilities, engaging programs, and sustainable park resources to our community.

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Join our after school team!

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

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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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Reserve a park shelter or facility for your next event, party, or meeting. Event Permits/Rentals + Parties 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.

A Nationally Recognized, Award-Winning Park System. Learn More.

Press Release

Splash Into Summer Fun — The Waterpark in Carmel Opens May 24!

05/07/2025 // Written By: Trudy Coler

Carmel, Ind. (May 5, 2025) –  Get ready to make a splash! The Waterpark in Carmel, located at 1195 Central Park Dr. W, will kick off its 2025
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Press Release

CCPR to Host Annual Adaptive 5K on Saturday, May 17

05/05/2025 // Written By: Ingrid Garcia

Accessible, Sensory-Friendly Event to Support Adaptive Recreation Programs Carmel, Ind. (May 5, 2025) –  Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
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Press Release

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Receives $1000 Grant from Duke Energy Foundation

04/28/2025 // Written By: Ingrid Garcia

The grant will fund the acquisition of new culinary equipment for the Adaptive Culinary Creations Program Carmel, Ind. (Apr. 28, 2025) — Carmel
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The Waterpark

Know Before You Go: 7 Tips for Visiting The Waterpark

05/09/2025 // Written By: Grace Fishback

Expert Advice to Help Make for a Splash-tastic Day! It’s easy to forget things when you’re diving head-first into a day of summer fun. That’s
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Two people dynamic stretching to warm up

Fitness + Wellness

Why Warming Up Matters – and How to Do It Right

04/30/2025 // Written By: Grace Fishback

The Warm-Up Explained If you’ve read our previous blog on why you should never skip your cool-down, then you already know how crucial recovery is
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Cathy O holding her artwork that she made in art classes at the Monon Community Center

Recreation

From Pastime to Passion: How Art Classes at the MCC Helped Cathy O. Become a True Artist

03/20/2025 // Written By: Grace Fishback

What makes someone an artist? The answer is simple: creating art! Most people think artistic talent is something you’re born with, not something
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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.