Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation

New in 2025-26

• Partnering with other entities, built Bur Oak Bridge, a 500-foot pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting Carmel’s Hazel Dell Landing and Fishers’ Heritage Park.
• Opened Monon Station, a new indoor playground, at the Monon Community Center.
• Acquired the historical Moffitt House adjacent to River Heritage Park preventing redevelopment of the area and allowing for future restoration as needed.

2025 Sustainable Highlights

• Over 1000 Citizen Service hours including programs on invasive & native plant monitoring.
• Offered more than 140 nature programs to the community.
• Planted 273 trees/shrubs with 100 more trees planted in April 2026.
• Collected, cleaned, stored, and redistributed thousands of native wildflower seeds to overseed native habitat throughout the park system. 

Mark Your Calendar

May 19 – Dawn Birding Hike at West Park

May 26 – Volunteer to Tend Trees at Central Park

May 28 – Pre/Postnatal Nature Walk at Flowing Well Park

June 6 – National Trails Day Litter Cleanup

Check out Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Summer Program Guide for more nature opportunities and events.