Cool Creek Park & Nature Center

Cool Creek Park &  Nature Center Cool Creek Park is one of Hamilton County's most popular parks, as it offers a variety of features. Looking for even more activities?
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Cool Creek Park is one of Hamilton County's most popular parks, as it offers a wide variety of features and activities. Members of the entire family are sure to enjoy this beautiful 90-acre park year round. The park includes four miles of wooded trails, perfect for hiking, jogging and bird watching. Scenic paved roads wind through the park, ideal for cyclists and roller bladers. Check out the play

ground, softball diamonds, soccer fields, or basketball court. For something slower paced, enjoy our nature trails, wetlands, prairies and benches along the trails, installed by Eagle Scouts. This park is also home to the Cool Creek Nature Center, where families, school groups and nature lovers can explore the science of Indiana woodlands and learn about the importance of preserving plants and animals in their natural habitats. Together, the park and Nature Center provide a variety of programs throughout the year, including programs for children, bird watchers, animal lovers and volunteers. Visit our Calendar for upcoming items. Cool Creek Park offers a number of events throughout the year, but is most famous for its Nature Programs and Cool Creek Concert Series, held annually in the summer at the Cool Creek Music Pavilion. Starting June 18th, the concert series promises a full line-up of music under the stars. Visit our Calendar to find out more about the series and additional Cool Creek Park events, including Movies in the Park, Jukebox Saturday and Haunted Trails. Cool Creek Park also offers four shelters for rent, as well as the Auditorium located in the Nature Center. Visit our Facilities for Rent page for additional information on these facilities and how you can make reservations for your next occasion.

Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will be hosting an open house for public input on the Acorn Farm Master Plan. We in...
06/12/2026

Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will be hosting an open house for public input on the Acorn Farm Master Plan. We invite you to join us on June 23 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Cool Creek Nature Center. Acorn Farm is a 40-acre property that sits along Cool Creek, adjacent to Cool Creek Park.

Acorn Farm, once home to a nature day camp from 1933 to 1977 and now the site of the
Acorn Farm Country Store, has been entrusted to Hamilton County Parks and
Recreation to be preserved as a living landscape, carrying forward its legacy
of connecting people to nature and inspiring future generations.

For more information on the history of Acorn Farm: https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/2144/Acorn-Farm-History

Join the Westfield Fire Department at Firefighter For a Day Camp at Cool Creek Park &  Nature Center! July 21 | Cool Cre...
06/11/2026

Join the Westfield Fire Department at Firefighter For a Day Camp at Cool Creek Park & Nature Center!

July 21 | Cool Creek Park – Library Day
1–3 PM
Water Day
FREE for all ages
No sign-up required
Bring swim clothes, swim shoes and a towel for water activities… because you just might get wet!

Join the Westfield Fire Department at Firefighter For a Day Camp for four fun-filled safety experiences designed for families, kids and our community! Each event features a different hands-on activity, the chance to meet WFD crews, and even Daisy 🐾.

4 Locations • 4 Dates • 4 Unique Experiences

June 13 | Northview Church
Meet Station 384 crews
CPR & 911 Education
1–4 PM

June 27 | Simon Moon Park
Meet Station 383
Water Brigade
1–4 PM

July 11 | Quaker Park
Meet Station 381 crews
Obstacle Course
1–4 PM

July 21 | Cool Creek Park – Library Day
Meet Station 382 crews
Water Day
1–3 PM

Print this flyer and bring it as your passport! Attend all four events, collect all four stickers, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win “A Meal at the Firehouse” for 4 people!
Drawing held July 21 at 3 PM (must be present to win).

FREE for all ages
No sign-up required
Bring swim clothes, swim shoes and a towel for water activities… because you just might get wet!

Special thanks to Raising Cane’s for being a community partner and the YMCA for providing water safety education.

We can’t wait to see you this summer!

Get ready to GROOVE! ✨🕺Disco-Licious is coming to Cool Creek Park Friday, June 19th! Bring a blanket, grab your favorite...
06/11/2026

Get ready to GROOVE! ✨🕺
Disco-Licious is coming to Cool Creek Park Friday, June 19th! Bring a blanket, grab your favorite snacks, and let the funky beats carry you away in the beautiful park setting!

Ticketing Info: Adults - $5, children 12 and under tickets are free.
Both adults and children need a ticket. Tickets available online or at the gate
Concert Time: Concerts start at 7:00 pm, gates open at 6:00 pm
Concert Address: Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st Street, Carmel, IN 46033

Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Hamilton County, Indiana and Grand Appliance and TV

Get tickets! https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/1128/Cool-Creek-Concert-Series

06/10/2026

Due to the threat of storms (not to mention the oppressive humidity) we are moving tonight's campfire inside the Cool Creek Nature Center tonight, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Please join us inside for a fun program!

Send a message to learn more

It was a packed house on Friday night for The Woomblies Rock Orchestra! 🎸🔥What a way to kick off the Cool Creek Concert ...
06/08/2026

It was a packed house on Friday night for The Woomblies Rock Orchestra! 🎸🔥
What a way to kick off the Cool Creek Concert Series! The lawn was FULL, the energy was through the roof, and this crowd showed UP. People were dancing, clapping along, and soaking up every single note!
A big thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a wonderful night!🎶
Stay tuned, the rest of the Cool Creek Concert Series is going to be just as good. 😎

06/05/2026
Cool Creek Concerts Know Before You Go! 🎵Cool Creek Park address: 2000 E. 151st Street, Carmel/Westfield🎵Enter through t...
06/04/2026

Cool Creek Concerts Know Before You Go!
🎵Cool Creek Park address: 2000 E. 151st Street, Carmel/Westfield
🎵Enter through the 151st entrance. Parking is located within the park in the soccer fields. Accessible parking is located at the playground parking lot. Staff will be onsite to direct traffic the day of the event
🎵Gates open at 6:00 pm, Concert begins at 7:00 pm
🎵Tickets can be purchased online with card or at the gate starting at 6:00 pm with cash or card
🎵Outside food and drinks are allowed and there are food and drink vendors onsite

Get tickets! https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/1128/Cool-Creek-Concert-Series

THIS FRIDAY!! 🎶☀️The Woomblies Rock Orchestra will be at Cool Creek Park! Bring a blanket, grab some snacks, and take in...
06/03/2026

THIS FRIDAY!! 🎶☀️
The Woomblies Rock Orchestra will be at Cool Creek Park! Bring a blanket, grab some snacks, and take in the tunes while soaking up the beautiful park setting! Kids' activities, food trucks, and beverage vendors are also available. Outside food and drinks are allowed.

Tickets $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free
Concerts start at 7 pm | Gates open at 6 pm
Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st Street, Carmel, IN 46033

Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Hamilton County, Indiana and Grand Appliance and TV

Get tickets at the gate or online at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/hamilton-county-in/catalog/index/dddc9c71f10f2384f490abfe49a5f151?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvb2wlMjBjcmVlayUyMGNvbmNlcnQ%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawSMW4JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEVFlKYXpLRjVTWUE2WE05c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnByq0MU7POq4WYojUYArb-_V9r39QoFjxPiJFW6EZwZ-kDBbn-AhYb7C6Kf_aem_BNez-7ZWI2Azc5CJi8behQ

Thursday night’s Nature Academy (about birding banding with a demonstration) will meet at the outdoor classroom next to ...
06/01/2026

Thursday night’s Nature Academy (about birding banding with a demonstration) will meet at the outdoor classroom next to the nature center at 5:00 pm. The nature center will be open and the outdoor classroom is accessible through the building. We hope you can join us.

Address

2000 E 151st Street
Carmel, IN
46033

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13177742500

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