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White River Greenway expansions and Japanese garden near completion; pedestrian bridge making progress
Summary
Carmel Clay Parks reported construction progress on the White River Greenway north extension, the pedestrian bridge at 106th Street and near-completion of the Japanese garden; projects scheduled for late summer/fall completion.
Carmel 'Carmel Clay Parks staff told the Climate Action Advisory Committee on May 27 that multiple active trail and park projects are moving forward, including the White River Greenway north extension, an overlook at the river and the pedestrian bridge at 106th Street that will connect trails to Fishers and Zionsville.
A parks representative said the north extension is under construction and the river overlook is taking shape. The pedestrian bridge at 106th Street has visible span elements installed, and workers reported steady progress; parks staff said the project schedule currently targets later this summer into the fall for completion, though construction timelines can change.
The committee was also updated that the Japanese garden project is nearing completion, with plantings reported at roughly 90% finished after a recent site walkthrough. Parks staff also noted that the city's seasonal water park is now open for the summer.
Why it matters: members highlighted these projects as part of larger moves to improve walkability and bikeability across the city, priorities that city staff and the mayor's office recently emphasized when meeting with the advisory group.
Next steps: parks staff will continue construction and provide updates as milestones are reached. Committee members recommended continued coordination between parks projects and climate action strategies that prioritize walkable and bikeable infrastructure.
