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Parks and gardens in Carmel

Carmel’s green spaces range from the Monon Greenway’s urban trailheads to the specialized landscapes of Coxhall Gardens. This collection includes the Kawachinagano Japanese Garden, a tribute to Carmel’s sister city, and Meadowlark Park’s extensive wetland boardwalks. Visitors can explore the Indiana Arboretum’s native tree collection, the symbolic earthen structures of the Medicine Wheel, and family-oriented spaces like the West Park splash pad and inclusive playgrounds.

Meadowlark Park

Features a large inclusive playground, pickleball courts, and a boardwalk winding through restored wetlands.

Kawachinagano Japanese Garden

A traditional garden south of City Hall featuring a stone lantern, a wooden pavilion, and a koi pond, established to honor Carmel’s Japanese sister city.

96th Street Monon Trailhead South

A primary access point for the Monon Greenway, providing parking, bike repair stations, and restrooms for trail users.

Jackson Circle

A landscaped circular green space located within the Village of WestClay development.

Medicine Wheel

An earthen mound and stone structure at Coxhall Gardens inspired by Native American traditions, designed for reflection and observation of the seasons.

Indiana Arboretum

A living museum at Coxhall Gardens showcasing a diverse collection of trees and shrubs native to Indiana.

Woods Garden

A shaded botanical area within Coxhall Gardens featuring native woodland flora and quiet walking paths.

Children's Garden

A themed play area at Coxhall Gardens featuring a miniature village of playhouses, a sandbox, and sensory plantings.

Elgin Pond

A scenic pond and surrounding green space located in the Village of WestClay, used for local walking and observation.

West Park

Home to 'The Groves' inclusive playground, a seasonal splash pad, and trails through 120 acres of prairie and woodland.

Abercorn Green

A formal neighborhood park in the Village of WestClay, characterized by an open lawn and manicured hedges.

Kern Park

A local neighborhood park in WestClay featuring open green space near the community's pond system.

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