About
Central Park in Carmel, Indiana, is a vast recreational complex encompassing the Monon Community Center, which offers extensive indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, fitness areas, sports courts, and a climbing wall. The park itself features numerous multi-use trails, diverse playgrounds, sports fields for various activities like baseball and soccer, and natural areas, making it a prominent destination for recreation and community events.
The pools at Central Park's Monon Community Center are maintained at different temperatures: the lap pool is typically 79-81°F (26-27°C), the warm water/therapy pool is usually 90-92°F (32-33°C), and the indoor waterpark's leisure pool is generally 82-84°F (28-29°C).
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This park is highly praised as a gorgeous, well-maintained, and easily accessible destination in Caramel. Reviewers highlight its abundant parking, diverse trails (paved, elevated, dirt, boardwalks, shaded woods), and beautiful scenery, especially for sunsets and photography. Amenities include a playground, public restrooms (some outhouse-style), a waterpark, picnic areas, and sculptures. The East Woods offer lovely walking trails, while the lagoon/pond area is a haven for wildlife (waterfowl, deer, birds) and features a paved, accessible path. It's described as an 'oasis in the city' and a favorite spot, though it can get busy in the evenings.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
July 31st, 2025Genesis
This is one of my favorite parks in Caramel- it’s gorgeous with plenty of parking and sights to see. It is well maintained and easily accessible. There are trails, a playground, public restrooms, a waterpark, and places to sit and picnic or work. It can get pretty busy in the evenings but any other time of day is chill.
June 25th, 2025Kyla Shurtz
SUCH a pretty park! Walking paths, a great playground, multiple parking lots, and beautiful scenery. The bridge and the boardwalks are really unique and stunning for sunset. I'm a photographer and this is one of my favorite spots for high school senior photo sessions!
June 28th, 2025H. Yee
Trail variety trex board, elevated, dirt. Shaded woods. Restroom. Well maintained. Wide paths.
January 10th, 2025Rick Garrett, N9GSU
I love this park. The East Woods have beautiful walking trails, and the lagoon/pond area is a haven for wildlife and especially waterfowl. There's a nice, paved trail around the pond for folks who use a wheelchair or other mobility device to get around. We visit as often as we can.
March 30th, 2025kelsi wagner
Love this tiny park. Greak for parking and getting on the mono trail. Or just for walking around. Trails are paved or easy to walk. Nice sculptures. There are outhouses like restrooms. I've seen deer here and many birds before! Great oasis in the city
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
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