Carey Grove Park
Carey Grove Park is located around 3/4 of a mile from the intersection of carey Road and 146th Street in Carmel. The 5-acre park features an arboretum, (half-court) basketball court, community garden, parking, 1/4-mile paved trail, a picnic area that accommodates 20-25 guests and 2 playgrounds.
Central Park
Central Park is located 1/2 mile east of College Ave and 11th Street in Carmel. The park is open free of charge to the public. This massive, 161- acre park is home to a bark park, 2 picnic areas/shelters capable of accommodating 30 guests, an urban-style skatepark, a multi-use trail that connects to the Monon Trail, a pond and water features, and fishing.
Cherry Tree Park
Cherry Tree Park is located 1 mile south of 146th Street and Hazel Dell Pkwy in Carmel. This is an undeveloped park consisting of 12 acres of open green space, perfect for tossing a Frisbee, a picnic on a blanket, or what-have-you.
Flowing Well Park
Flowing Well Park is located approximately 1/4 mile east of 116th Street and Gray Rd. It is an 18-acre facility that offers a flowing artesian fountain, a fun nature trail, a 1-mile paved trail, and 2 picnic shelters, a shelter and observation.
Founders Park
Founders Park is situated around 1/4 mile east of 116th Street and Hazel Dell Pkwy. This huge, 39-acre park offers a free picnic shelter, walking trails, a beautiful pond and boardwalk, a playground, and a newly-constructed pavilion that overlooks the pond and prairie.
Hazel Landing Park
Hazel Landing Park is located at the intersection of Hazel Dell Pkwy and 106th Street. This 44-acre park is a blast in the summer, with a canoe launch into the White River. Boating and fishing permitted. Parking and “port-o-let” restrooms (available April-November) are available.
Lawrence W. Inlow Park
Lawrence W. Inlow Park is located approximately 1/2 mile east of Hazel Dell Pkwy and E. Main Street. The 16-acre park is open daily, sunrise to sunset, and features several picnic tables, 3 tree-house play structure play areas for kids, a 40-person picnic shelter, a nature trail, a 9-hole course for “disc golf,” an interactive fountain.
Lenape Trace Park
Lenape Trace Park is located just west of the intersection of Westfield Blvd and E. 96th Street. It’s not a fancy park, but it does offer 5 acres of green space, as well as 1/4 mil of asphalt, which connects to the Monon Trail.
Meadowlark Park
Meadowlark Park is located 1/4 mile north of Meadow Lane and W. Main Street in Carmel. Fishing is permitted at this 17-acre park, which features a pond and dock, a 1.25-mile trail (gravel and asphalt), a basketball court, a playground for kids, parking and restrooms.
Prairie Meadow Park
Prairie Meadow Park is located at 5282 Ivy Hill Drive, just off 131st Street and east of Hazel Dell Parkway. It is a 5-acre park that features 2-acres of prairie plants and a 1/4 mile asphalt trail.
River Heritage Park
River Heritage Park is located along the White River, northeast of 116th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway. This impressive 40-acre park offers an amphitheater, a large picnic area/shelter capable of accommodating up to 100, a playground (adaptive playground for those with special needs), 2 sand-filled volleyball courts, etc.
West Park
West Park is located 1/2 mile west of the 116th Street and Towne Rd. It features 120 acres, including 16 acres of open green space, 2 picnic areas, a playground, prairie garden, sledding hill, an interactive, farm-themed spray park, a 5-acre wetland pond and boardwalk, fishing, restrooms and parking.
Carmel Trails
Greyhound Trail
Greyhound Trail connects the Hagan-Burke Trail to the northside of 136th Street, and runs past the Carmel High School Stadium. A portion of the trail utilizes a historic Indiana bridge that dates back to 1920. This 12-ft wide asphalt trail runs for 2/3 of a mile, and is wheelchair accessible. It is perfect for running, walking, biking, skating and more.
Hagan-Burke Trail
The Hagan-Burke Trail was named after Judy Hagan and Ed Burke. It is nearly 1 1/2 miles long and is wheelchair accessible. It is 12-ft wide and features a smooth asphalt surface that is ideal for running, walking, biking and more. It links to the Monon Trail and Greyhound Trail.
Carmel Greenways
Monon Greenway
The Monon Greenway runs over 5 miles, from Carmel through Indianapolis. It is 10′-15′ wide, and is covered in smooth asphalt. It’s great for virtually every form of human-powered locomotion, such as jogging, walking, skating, biking and more.
White River Greenway
White River Greenway runs along the White River, northeast of 126th Street and River Avenue. It is a 2.5-mile long asphalt surface great for running, walking, skating and more. Oh, and it offers a nice view of the White River!
