Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Celebrates 20 years with Community Open House

We are honored to work with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR), especially as they are celebrating their 20th Anniversary. A little backgrounder: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation was established in 1991 through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Carmel and Clay Township in Indiana. CCPR was created to serve the nature and fitness needs of the community, manage and develop existing spaces and resources, and create a sustainable future for parks and recreation programs through a financially viable and environmentally conscious parks system. Among its many achievements, in less than two decades of existence, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) has become the nature and wildlife model for the state of Indiana.

We’ve played a key role in planning some phenomenal events. In August, a very special Founders Park Dedication and Tree Planting Ceremony was held. An Elm tree was planted in the park while several local dignitaries presided over the ceremony including Mayor James Brainard, Carmel City Council members, Carmel’sTownship Trustee, and current and former members of the Carmel Clay Board of Parks & Recreation Board.

On September 20, a cocktail reception at the Monon Community Center featured a “Park Champions” awards presentation.  The ceremony honored three individuals representing youth, public, and private sectors who have demonstrated extraordinary support of and commitment to CCPR’s mission and vision. Delicious food and beverages prepared by the Ritz Charles was offered to guests at this invitation-only event.

This Thursday, October 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., the community is invited to attend an Open House at the Monon Community Center,1195 Central Park Drive West, in Carmel. This free event will feature a behind-the-scenes-tour, program and class demonstrations, door prizes and more. Expect to see Blue from the Indianapolis Colts (5:30-6 p.m.) and Big E. Foot from our Indiana Ice hockey team (6-7 p.m.) To learn more, visit http://www.carmelclayparks.com/.

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation celebrates 20th Anniversary

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) was established 20 years ago in August, 1991. CCPR was created to serve the nature and fitness needs of the community, manage and develop existing spaces and resources, and create a sustainable future for parks and recreation programs. Today, CCPR manages and maintains 15 parks and greenways throughout Carmel and Clay Township, two of which are currently “Wildlife Friendly” certified through the Indiana Wildlife Federation. The Monon Community Center was added to their system to provide a Community Fitness Center, Indoor Aquatics, Waterpark, 3-court gymnasium, KidZone (childcare), and program and meeting rooms.

As part of the launch of CCPR’s 20th anniversary, a tree planting ceremony will be held at the grand opening of Founder’s Park, 11675 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel,46036. On Saturday, August 20 at 11:30 a.m., local dignitaries including members of the Carmel City Council, Greenspace, Township Trustee and board, as well as current and former members of the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation board, will participate in a ceremony to acknowledge all that CCPR has accomplished, along with its plans to serve future generations of park users.

A cocktail reception will be held at the Monon Community Center that will feature the presentation of “Park Champions” awards on Tuesday, September 20, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. The awards presentation will honor individuals representing youth, public, and private sectors, who have demonstrated extraordinary support of and commitment to CCPR’s mission and vision.

All are invited to attend a Community Open House on Thursday, October 20 at the Monon Community Center. Participate in class demos, take a behind-the-scenes-tour, engage with local athletes who sport the number “20”, register for door prizes and more.