River Road Park

What an unusual (in a good way) park! I like to call this park the Archeology Park, because it is all about fossils and history and ancient peoples.
First and most importantly, you’re probably wondering: «Is there playground equipment here for kids? For the love of my sanity, please tell me there is something for my child to play on.» Yes, yes there is. Not much, but enough to hold a toddler’s attention for 20 minutes or so. The piece de resistance of the park is the Play Mound, which kids can climb up and down — it’s sort of a treehouse on a hill. There are two slides on it, too.
Adjacent to the Play Mound is a digging sand pit area with fake fossils that kids can dig up. Right next to that is a drum of some sort, with bone-​shaped drumsticks. Very interesting.
A little farther away is a climbing structure. There is also a display of ancient cultural Native American artifacts, with interactive storytelling at the push of a button.
There is more to this park, but we just stayed around where it was most fun for kids. There are walking trails, a field, and restrooms and drinking fountains — maybe even more. We saw lots of people walking dogs, too. All in all, this is a well-​thought-​out park.

This little gem is a secret hideaway nestled in Carmel suburbia. It has quickly become one of my treasured places of refuge when I just need to unwind. The park is especially beautiful this time of year with its bountiful garden of tall silky grasses of gold and its colorful autumn foliage. The picturesque setting would provide a gorgeous backdrop to any family or group portrait.
Take a short walk along the path surrounding the freshly manicured field or for a longer journey walk through the tall grasses, around the bend, and trek up the path adjacent to the neighborhood. Here you will find a nice little wooded trail which is especially comforting on a hot summer day or catch a sprinkling of fallen leaves in the autumn. All these spots are excellent for walking, running, biking, and walking your dog. There is also a nice little dino play park for the kiddos.
In all, I highly recommend coming here if your seeking a nice tranquil setting to spend a few hours outdoors. Nice place to picnic, meditate, pray, excerise, and simply enjoy the beauty of nature.
Namaste…