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Parks Department outlines new greenways, park phases and Founders Park refresh
Summary
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation reported on summer programs, forthcoming parks projects funded by the city’s infrastructure bond, and specific construction and design timelines for Bear Creek Park, Autumn and Veterans greenways and Founders Park improvements.
Michael Klitzing, director and CEO of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, briefed the Common Council on Aug. 18 with a quarterly report that covered summer visitation, staffing challenges, capital projects funded through the city infrastructure bonds, and park-specific timelines.
Why it matters: The parks department described multiple bond-funded projects that will affect trails, neighborhood parks and downtown green space. Councilors used the presentation to press for further details on financing, construction sequencing and public engagement, and to stress that ongoing operations and maintenance funding must be considered as projects come online.
Selected program and project highlights
- Summer programming: The department reported about 7,500 summer campers across 13 camp options (ages 5–15) and said 88% of campers were Carmel Clay Schools students. The Monon Community…
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