Explore Our Parks & Greenways
Our parks, restrooms (varies by park), and Central Dog Park are now open! Playgrounds and splash pads remain closed until further notice.
Parks & Greenways – Resumption of Operations Plan
The safety of our staff and community are our top priority. While we’re doing our part to keep our spaces and surfaces clean, we still need your help. Please do your part! Follow CDC recommendations:
- We discourage people from congregating in large groups.
- Continue practicing physical distancing, maintaining distances of at least six feet when feasible.
- If you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.
- We encourage you to perform temperature checks at home prior to visiting.
- While masks are not required, they are highly encouraged.
- Bathrooms are open.
- Water fountains will remain closed.
- Our team will be cleaning playgrounds regularly, but we ask that visitors please pick up after themselves and practice personal hygiene, as we are unable to touch every surface.
Our Parks
At Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, we manage and maintain more than 500 park acres throughout Carmel, including 13 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. Stay tuned for upcoming closure details.
Flowing Well Park
- Park Closed Due to Construction: May 2020
- Anticipated Completion: December 2020
Carey Grove Park
- Park Closed Due to Construction: May 2020
- Anticipated Completion: December 2020
Meadowlark Park
- Construction Begins: Fall 2020
- Anticipated Completion: Summer 2021
West Park
- Construction Begins: Late Summer 2020
- Anticipated Completion: Summer 2021
Park, Trail & Bridge Improvements + Closures
Projects listed below provide general information and will be updated as necessary. Please be advised that construction timelines and information are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Flowing Well Park Closed
- Closed to the public to undergo planned improvements. Learn more.
Carey Grove Park Closed
- Closed to the public to undergo planned improvements. Learn more.
Inlow Parks Playgrounds Closed
- Closed to the public due to uneven safety surfaces
Roundabout Projects
111th Street & Westfield Blvd. Roundabout
- Project Begins: July 2020
- Construction Anticipated: October 2020
- Anticipated Completion: March 2021
116th Street & College Avenue Roundabout
- Construction Begins: July 2020
- Anticipated Completion: October 2020
111th Street & Central Park Entrance Roundabout + Central Park Entrance Modifications
- Temporary Connection Road + Project Begins July 2020
- Construction Begins: September 2020
- Anticipated Completion: November 2020
Bridge Work
- The Hagan-Burke Trail will remain closed through winter due to the installation of the new bridge on Lowe’s Way.
Carey Grove Park
This 5-acre park neighborhood playground features a 1/2 basketball court and softball backstop.
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Cherry Tree Park
Featuring open greenspace making it the perfect spot to throw a frisbee or fly a kite.
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Flowing Well Park
Fill up on the best water in Carmel and take a stroll along the nature trails.
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Hazel Landing Park
An 18-hole disc golf, fishing, trails, and greenspace offer fun for all!
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Our outdoor shelters are perfect for hosting your next family or private event!
Learn MorePhotoshoot Application
Looking to take professional photos in our park system or within any of our facilities?
Carmel Trails & Bike Routes
Carmel is bike friendly, so it’s easy to make a day of exploring our city and parks!
- Learn more about biking in Carmel
- City Centre Loop
- Cool Creek Loop
- Village Loop
- West Loop
- White River Loop
With multiple trails to navigate, grab your bike and get moving to your next adventure!
Success is a Community Affair
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General Park Rules
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, please follow these rules and courtesies
- PARK 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 park for profit is prohibited without a permit
- Help keep wildlife wild – Please do not feed waterfowl or wild animal
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