West Park in Carmel is such a special park. The park plays host to active people of all ages. When I asked my daughter what her favorite part was she said ‘there were so many different people playing all types of things!’ She observed people of all ages and colors coming together to spend the beautiful day outside and it was heartwarming.
What To Do
- Splash Pad
- Open Greenspace
- Playground
- Fishing
- Native Prairies
- 2+ Miles of Soft Surface & Paved Trails
- Amphitheater
- Grills
- Picnic Shelters (with electricity)
- Drinking Fountain
- Restrooms
- Bike Rack
Like I said, something for everyone! Personally, we loved the paved walking trails (including boardwalk over a lake) to practice bike riding and pushing Lilly in the stroller.
TIP: If your child only ever wants to play on the playground, make a trail mix or snack necklace to bring along. Make a pit stop along the walking path for the snack and they’ll be refueled to continue on for the rest of the walk.
Amazing Stone Hill
Another huge highlight for us was the stone hill. Every time we go we head straight for the stone hill to race up it. Now that I have Lilly in the stroller I am able to stroll her up the paved paths up to the top and still get the beautiful view of the entire park. The hill is a great spot for family photos or a scenic view for meditation.
Spend All Day at West Park Carmel
You could easily spend an entire day at West Park in Carmel. If we were to go for a full day we would bring our bikes, swimsuits and lunch with us. We could play on the playground, ride bikes, go fishing, play in the splash pad, fly our kites, have a picnic and even do an archery class. They have classes for archery through the Monon Center there!
What other parks do you love around you and what makes you keep going back? Despite the drive, this is now one of our favorites and I am excited for the splash pad to open up later this month!
