Making an impact in our community.
Thanks to the Clay Township Impact Program, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is helping improve the community with a focus on parks and public safety. This program will provide benefits for all township residents, schools and businesses and will make our community a better place to live, work and play.
One of the primary initiatives of this program is updating and enhancing existing parks by making them more accessible, safer and available year-round. The Clay Township Trustee and Board Members have been entrusted with making our township a safer and more enjoyable place to live. They have been tasked with providing vital services to our community and this program is an important part of how they serve the residents of our township.
Explore Improvements Coming Soon
The following parks will be closed while under construction for the safety of visitors. Stay tuned for closure details.
We welcome feedback at any time on the proposed plans and throughout this process.
Please fill out the Reimagining Parks Feedback Form at the bottom of this page to share your feedback.
Meadowlark Park
Closed April – December 2021
Meadowlark Park is currently closed for planned improvements. The projected budget for this park’s upgrades is $3.5m. Upgrades are set to include:
– Playground
– Restrooms
– Shelter
– Parking Lot
– Pickleball Courts
– Trails
– Fishing Pier
DESIGN + PROGRESS Updated Playground Renderings FAQs Closure News Release Reimagining Meadowlark Park
West Park
Closed August 2020 – December 2021
West Park is partially closed for planned improvements. During the closure, no shelter rentals are available. The projected budget for this park’s upgrades is $6.2m. Upgrades are set to include:
– Playground
– Splash Pad
West Park Master Plan Elementary-Age Focus Group Meeting SCHEMATIC DESIGN REPORT DRAFT Park Renderings Closure News Release
River Heritage Park
We are currently in the planning stages for the improvements coming to River Heritage Park in 2021. The projected budget for this park’s upgrades is $3.0m. Upgrades are set to include:
– Playground
– Trails
– Restrooms
– Parking Lot
Lawrence W. Inlow Park
Closed July – December 2021
Inlow Park is closed for planned improvements. The projected budget for this park’s upgrades is $2.5m. Updates are set to include:
– Splash pad
– Two pickleball courts
– New restroom building
– Expanded parking lot
Schematic Design Schematic Presentation Park Renderings Closure News Release
White River Corridor
We are currently in planning stages for enhancements along the White River in Carmel, including an expansion of the White River Greenway. This includes the development of funding strategies for a new White River Ecology/Education Center in partnership with Conner Prairie. All proposed projects are closely aligned with the regionally developed White River Plan.
– White River Greenway Expansion
– River Ecology/Education Center
– Parkland Acquisition
Carey Grove Park – Reimagined + Open
Carey Grove Park was reimagined thanks to the Clay Township Impact Program and is now open to the public. Upgrades included two new playground structures, designed by Kompan, year-round restrooms, a larger parking lot, and trails. Take a look back at some of the documents we released throughout the construction process:
Design + Progress Park Rendering Playground Rendering FAQs Reopening News Release Closure News Release Reimagining Carey Grove Park Explore Reimagined Carey Grove Park Blog
Flowing Well Park – Reimagined + Open
Flowing Well Park was reimagined thanks to the Clay Township Impact Program and is now open to the public. Upgrades included Cool Creek bank stabilization, year-round restrooms, a larger parking lot, and trails. Take a look back at some of the documents we released throughout the construction process:
Design + Progress FAQs Learn About Flowing Well Park Park Updates with Councilor Aasen Reopening News Release Closure News Release Reimagining Flowing Well Park Explore Reimagined Flowing Well Park Blog
