Prather Park
Riverside mix of restored landscape and active play areas
Prather Park is a 62-acre park located along the White River and includes a launch for non motorized boaters and fishers alike. The park also includes paved trails, a river overlook, native plants, prairies, a playground, soccer fields, and open green space perfect for a picnic.
Park Location
12575 River Rd, Carmel, IN
Full Park Details
All Hamilton County Parks properties are open sunrise to sunset every day. Hours of individual facilities or ticketed venues or activities may vary.
Park Activities
Accessibility
This park has accessibility features.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Formal or safe informal places to paddle from.
Family Friendly
Fishing
Safe opportunities to fish from shore.
Nature Trails
Trails designed for walking in natural spaces.
Progress Updates
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2022
Through a partnership with MIBOR, the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District installed numerous boot brush stations at parks in the White River watershed to reduce the destructive spread of invasive plant species.
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2021
In 2021, Hamilton County Tourism released its South River District Study, proposing improvements and connections between Conner Prairie’s planned River Education Center and two existing and one new park. This new park, Thomas Marcuccilli Nature Park, was also announced.
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2020
In 2020, the White River is featured as a top priority in the Carmel-Clay Parks 2020-2024 Master Plan.
