Parks and Gardens in Hamilton County

Find tranquility as you explore Hamilton County’s beautiful parks and gardens, where you can admire local flora and fauna as you walk, bike, hike, or unwind!

If you’re looking for parks in Carmel, start at Founders Park, where you can enjoy the Wilfong Pavilion or meet up with friends for a nature stroll. With its three-acre pond and woodland trail, Cheeney Creek Natural Area is perfect for fishing or birdwatching. As far as parks in Noblesville, Indiana, go, Strawtown Koteewi Park is an ideal stop for nature and history lovers. Cool Creek Park (home to the Cool Creek concert series in the summer) also offers plenty of recreation areas and an informative nature center.

Hamilton County’s Monon Trail runs through the 159-acre Central Park in Carmel, also home to a waterpark and skatepark, while the kid-friendly Flat Fork Creek Park boasts treehouses and mountain bike trails. You can also walk through the Asa Bales Park to downtown Westfield or head to the Cyntheanne Park for outdoor fun on its playgrounds and athletic fields. At Flowing Well Park, take a bottle to fill up at its namesake well, or check out the iconic bell towers at the Coxhall Gardens, where kids can also explore a mini “village” in the Children’s Garden. 


Find the park closest to you below, and prepare for plenty of outdoor fun in Hamilton County.


Cool Creek Park

This beautiful park has plenty of activities to offer for all the changing seasons. Wooded trails span four miles of wildlife and nature in its peaceful natural settings. Guests can gather at the shelters for picnics or play on the playground, softball and soccer fields or…

Central Park West Commons

This 159-acre park is located in Carmel with the Monon Trail running through the center of the park. Six miles of trails feature a picturesque boardwalk and weave through native prairies, wetlands and woods. This sizable park boasts many amenities detailed below.

Flat Fork Creek Park

Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy exploring this year-round park in Fishers, Indiana. A picturesque boardwalk leads to three kid-friendly treehouses and nature-inspired play. Shred it on 1.5 miles of mountain bike trails, including a single track and progressive…

Strawtown-Koteewi Park

Look no further than Hamilton County, Indiana for outdoor adventures! Strawtown Koteewi Park, a 750-acre park with extraordinary features including hiking trails, equestrian trails, natural history center and archaeological exhibit. From ziplines and challenging treetop trails to…