# Carmel Central Park Monon Trail & East Woods Family Boardwalk > Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Fri, Nov 27 - Where: Central Park & Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Dr W, Carmel, IN 46032 - Ages: All ages (Elevated nature boardwalks, destination inclusive playground, and paved Monon Trail) - Price: Free admission to Central Park grounds, East Woods boardwalks, Monon Trail, and Westermeier Commons playground - Organizer: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.carmelclayparks.com/parks/central-park/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/carmel-central-park-monon-trail-and-east-woods-family-boardwalk--listing-630538ba6f3124a833c7e49f ## About Spanning 161 scenic acres in the heart of Carmel, Central Park is Hamilton County's premier public park, seamlessly bisected by the world-famous paved Monon Greenway. In late autumn, families explore the park's four miles of paved trails and elevated wooden boardwalks winding through the 40-acre East Woods nature preserve. The ADA-accessible boardwalks float over protected wetland prairies, winding creeks, and native sedge meadows where children can spot migrating songbirds, turtles, and white-tailed deer. The park also features the expansive Westermeier Commons—a multi-million-dollar playground with massive climbing towers, toddler slides, splash hills, and synthetic turf mounds. Heated pavilions and the Monon Community Center provide year-round amenities. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible with wide asphalt greenways, flush wooden boardwalks with handrails, and elevator access within the community center. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Monon Community Center and Westermeier Commons pavilions offer heated family restrooms, private nursing mother rooms, and diaper changing facilities. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all ages, from babies in strollers navigating the boardwalks to older kids tackling the massive playground climbing structures. • Sensory Tips: The East Woods boardwalk trail is exceptionally calm and peaceful; the playground can be energetic, but quiet lawn mounds are situated nearby. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Noblesville Forest Park Winter Walking Trails & Nature Discovery](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/noblesville-forest-park-winter-walking-trails-and-nature-discovery--listing-46be27ab8f5e05e7480b46cb) — Open on its own schedule · Forest Park, Noblesville · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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