Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
Recreational FacilitiesIndiana, United States201-500 Employees
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) is a public agency based in Carmel, Indiana, established in 1991 through a partnership between the City of Carmel and Clay Township. It administers parkland and recreation facilities, including the Monon Community Center and The Waterpark, and is nationally accredited, with the National Gold Medal Award received in 2014. CCPR operates over 500 acres of park space and pursues an entrepreneurial approach to delivering public services, maintaining a high level of cost recovery across its operations. The organization serves about 700,000 participants annually through its community center, waterpark, and programs, and coordinates a before- and after-school program involving more than 4,500 youth with the local school district. In 2023, CCPR launched a master plan survey for 2024–2028 to inform future development.