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Parks & Gardens

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.

A

Meadowlark Park

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

B

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.

C

96th Street Monon Trailhead South

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

D

Jackson Circle

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

E

Medicine Wheel

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

F

Indiana Arboretum

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

G

Woods Garden

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

H

Children's Garden

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

I

Elgin Pond

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

J

West Park

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

K

Abercorn Green

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

L

Kern Park

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