Parks & Greenways | Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

Weather & Cancellations

Saturday, July 24, 2021
Carmel, Indiana

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• Cancellations

Park Closures Due to Planned Improvements
Meadowlark Park and Lawrence W. Inlow Park are currently closed due for planned improvements. West Park is partially closed, including the splash pad. These improvements were made possible by the Clay Township Impact Program. Learn more at carmelclayparks.com/reimagining-parks/.
Roundabout Projects
111th Street & Westfield Blvd. Roundabout - Construction Begins: May 2021 - Anticipated Completion: July 2021 111th Street & College Ave Roundabout - Construction Begins: September 2021 - Anticipated Completion: November 2021 For detailed info, visit: http://carmellink.com/

Weather Hotline:
317-843-3870

Our Parks

We manage and maintain more than 550 park acres throughout Carmel, including 15 parks and 4 greenways. In partnership with the Indiana Wildlife Federation (IWF), we are the first park system in the state of Indiana to be certified as wildlife and habitat-friendly.

Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, walking, playing, or running, our parks have fun for everyone! Amenities include playgrounds, splash pads, park shelters, restrooms, greenspace and more. Explore all of our park activities by clicking “Choose An Activity” below.

Growing Parks Through Reimagination

Thanks to the Clay Township Impact Program, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is helping the community by updating and enhancing its parks to become more accessible, safer and available year-round.

Improvements are coming to Flowing Well Park, Carey Grove Park, Meadowlark Park, River Heritage Park, West Park and Lawrence W. Inlow Park. Due to these improvements, parks will experience closures during construction.

Explore Improvements

Your Safety in Our Parks

Find all the details of our COVID-19 policies and procedures within our programs, parks and facilities.

Resources

Nature Programs

Photoshoot Application

Carmel Trails + Bike Routes

Winter Snow Management
CCPR does not manage snow and ice on our soft surface trails and roads. Plowing of hard surface trails is a secondary priority after parking lots and roadways. The only hard surface trails that receive snow management are the greenway paths – Monon Greenway, Hagan Burke, Greyhound, and White River Greenway as well as hard surface trails in parks with connector trails to the Monon Greenway, such as Central Park, Meadowlark Park and Lenape Trace Park. Thank you for your patience and if you are a cross country skier you have a limited window before we’ll be by with the plow.

As a reminder de-icer/salts are not applied to the Monon or other paths due to the adverse effects on edge vegetation, stormwater ditches, and puppy paws. Please use caution during inclement weather.

Choose an Activity

Bear Creek Park

Bear Creek Park

Undeveloped parkland on Carmel's northwest side.

Carey Grove Park

This 5-acre park neighborhood playground features a 1/2 basketball court and outdoor exercise equipment.

Central Dog Park

A park just for your four-legged friends!

Central Park

161 acres of greenspace, soft-surface/paved trails and picnic areas.

Cherry Tree Park

Featuring open greenspace making it the perfect spot to throw a frisbee or fly a kite.

Flowing Well Park

Fill up on the best water in Carmel and take a stroll along the nature trails.

Founders Park

Great for a walk, picnic, and a kids' play!

Greyhound Trail

Get your hiking shoes ready for a scenic trail walk!

Hagan-Burke Trail

Paved paths connect to other trails and nature.

Hazel Landing Park

An 18-hole disc golf, fishing, trails, and greenspace offer fun for all!

Lawrence W. Inlow Park

Time for a visit to the splash pad and a family picnic!

Lenape Trace Park

Perfect for a picnic or stroll in the park.

Meadowlark Park

Play a pick-up game of basketball or bring your fishing pole!

Monon Greenway

Please practice social distancing.

Prairie Meadow Park

Enjoy the prairie grass along this quarter-mile trail stroll!

River Heritage Park

A playground, shelter and sand volleyball are available in one spot!

Vera Hinshaw Preserve

Vera J. Hinshaw Preserve

Nearly 10 acres of undeveloped natural area along the Monon Greenway.

West Park

Ampitheater, 2+ miles of trails and more make this park a must visit!

White River Greenway

Paved trails make this wooded nature walk a perfect outing!

General Park Rules

For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, please follow these rules and courtesies

PARKS ARE OPEN SUNRISE TO SUNSET EXCEPT FOR APPROVED ACTIVITIES
PARKS ARE TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE ZONES

HELP KEEP YOUR PARKS BEAUTIFUL

Bag and dispose of pet waste
Place all litter in appropriate trash containers
Drive and park only on roadways and designated parking areas
Wildlife and vegetation should not be disturbed

HELP KEEP YOUR PARKS SAFE

Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, spray parks, water features or buildings
Adult supervision recommended for children in playgrounds and spray parks
Report inappropriate conduct to Carmel Police
Motorized vehicles are not permitted on trails or park grounds
Fires are permitted only in permanent park-provided grills
Swimming, wading and ice fishing are not permitted
Skateboards, bicycles, and rollerblades are not permitted in shelters, buildings or on playgrounds

HELP KEEP YOUR PARKS FUN

Keep all pets leashed
Exercise pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet
Avoid playing loud music that disturbs others
Soliciting or use of parks for profit is prohibited without a permit
Help keep wildlife wild – Please do not feed waterfowl or wild animal
Fishing is permitted with fishing license (required for those 18 and over only). May keep 5 total 14″+ Largemouth Bass or 10 total Channel Catfish at any size. Click here for more information.

For the full list of park rules, please click here.

Report inappropriate conduct to Carmel Police: 317.571.2580
Report maintenance concerns to Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation: 317.573.4044