Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

Summer Activity

The Waterpark in Carmel: Your 2026 Season Guide

Indy's Child Staff - April 20, 2026

Summer in Indiana means finding places to cool off, and families in Hamilton County have a familiar option close to home. The Waterpark at...

Playgrounds

Nature Adventure Playground at Jill Perelman Pavilion

Nicole Sipe - June 18, 2025

There is no shortage of fun parks and playgrounds in Carmel. The nature adventure playground -- tucked into the woods behind Jill Perelman Pavilion...

Summer Activity

Adults-Only Night at The Waterpark

Indy's Child Staff - April 7, 2025

The Monon Mixers return to The Waterpark in Carmel (1195 Central Park Dr. W.) this summer with six adults-only evenings. These 21+ events run from...

Things To Do

Kawachinagano Japanese Garden

Indy's Child Staff - April 7, 2025

Kawachinagano Japanese Garden sits tucked behind Carmel City Hall, a quiet little spot that's easy to miss if you don't know where to look....

Things To Do

Lawrence W. Inlow Park in Carmel: A Must-Visit for Families and Kids

Nicole Sipe - August 21, 2024

Carmel’s revamped Lawrence W. Inlow Park feels like it was pulled right out of a kid's dream. This playground is designed to spark imagination...

Unique Activities

Prather Park

Nicole Sipe - March 11, 2023

Little archeologists, history buffs, and dinosaur lovers: We have the perfect park for you! Prather Park Park in Carmel is a one-of-a-kind park that...

Special Needs

Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat Walk

Indy's Child Staff - October 12, 2022

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat walk on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 1 – 3 p.m. along the Central Park East...

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Splish-Splashing Fun at the Waterpark in Carmel

Indy's Child Staff - May 25, 2021

Ready for a summer of splish-splashing fun? Bring the whole family along for a day at The Waterpark in Carmel! The Waterpark is open...

Things To Do

Explore Carmel’s Reimagined Carey Grove Park

Nicole Sipe - January 8, 2021

Carey Grove Park in Carmel has a fresh, new look, and it reopened to the public Friday, January 8. This Carmel Clay neighborhood park,...

Things To Do

The Waterpark in Carmel Makes Plans to Open

Indy's Child Staff - May 7, 2020

With the release of the Governor’s Back on Track Indiana plan, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation looks forward to providing opportunities for the public to once...

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