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Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation receives $18 million fund to improve parks

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation receives $18 million fund to improve parks

Lillian He March 22, 2019

What benefits do you hope these changes will have on the community? “I think that anytime we look at making any improvements to the park system, in general, it's important to understand the needs...

West Park plans to expand on 40 acres of undeveloped land this year, create new spaces for high school students, residents of West Carmel

West Park plans to expand on 40 acres of undeveloped land this year, create new spaces for high school students, residents of West Carmel

Angela Li May 18, 2018

First, what is the expansion project in general and the goal of the project? “Sure. So for West Park, actually about two years ago, we did a new master plan for West Park. We’ve got 120 acres total...

Treeting the Environment: Students, teachers reflect as  West Park plans to remove 500 trees

Treeting the Environment: Students, teachers reflect as West Park plans to remove 500 trees

James Yin March 23, 2018

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation began a project this February to remove ash trees in West Park due to complications created by an insect species known as the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species that...

Junior Shubhi Sinha pets one of the dogs that is at the event and enjoys watching dogs participate in the activities CMYC set up. “My favorite part of Bow Wow Bash is the obstacle course … Our fastest time so far was 35 seconds,” Sinha said.

Photo Essay: Bow Wow Bash

Riya Chinni September 25, 2017
CMYC hosts Bow Wow Bash event for community.
 Members of the Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council discuss upcoming events in the City Hall. They planned a variety of events geared towards high school students including Bow Wow Bash and a frisbee tournament.

Carmel to celebrate Oktoberfest on Sept. 22, Bow Wow Bash on Sept. 24

Allen Zhang September 20, 2017

According to Nancy Heck, director of community relations and economic development of the city of Carmel, Polkaboy, a local party band, will perform on the plaza level of the Carmel City Center on Sept....

A glass pumpkin sits on a table in Heck’s office. The brightly-colored object was made by a hot glass artist that comes to the Arts and Design District during gallery walks on the second Saturday of the month in the fall and the spring.

Carmel to host fall events

Allen Zhang, Managing Editor September 7, 2017

According to Nancy Heck, director of community relations and economic development of the city of Carmel, the Arts and Design District will host many events in the month of September. The first of these...

News Briefs August 2016

News Briefs August 2016

News August 17, 2016

Sarah Tinaphong, House of Books co-president and junior, examines a book from a Free Little Library at West Park. Tinaphong said these libraries serve as a convenient source of new books. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

Little Free Libraries spread throughout Carmel

News August 13, 2014

Last May, the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) partnered with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation and Clay Township to introduce Little Free Libraries to three places in Carmel: the John W. Hensel Government...

KYLE CRAWFORD / PHOTO

Central Indiana has many winter activities to offer

entertainment December 13, 2013

Skiing and Sledding Indiana isn’t exactly known for being a winter wonderland, but in case of a snowfall like the “Snowpocalypse of 2011,” there are various winter activities available. Northview...

CCPR plans a new event, Battle of the Bands, this summer for teens

Author Archives May 21, 2009

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation (CCPR) plans to host Battle of the Bands on June 20 from noon to 6 p.m. According to Lindsay Holajter, marketing manager for CCPR, Battle of the Bands is a great opportunity...

A HiLite guide: Carmel’s Tour de Parks

Author Archives May 1, 2008

By: Jade Luo <[email protected]> West Park 2700 W. 116th Street West Park is big and spacious, donning a carefree atmosphere. It is 120 acres, with woodland, the infamous Jill’s Hill, a lake,...

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