Monon Greenway
Detour Notice: Phase 3 of Monon Boulevard begins on 7/29. The detour route will be in place until Fall 2025. For questions, contact the City of Carmel at 317-571-2441 or email engineering@carmel.in.gov. Stay tuned for updates!
The Monon Trail is an asphalt trail that stretches from the town of Westfield south to downtown Indianapolis. Carmel’s section – the Monon Greenway – runs five miles from 146th Street to 96th Street.
The Monon Greenway replaced the old railroad that used to run straight through Carmel. The greenway is lined with lovely wooded areas. There are several rest stops along the greenway with water fountains and restrooms to make outdoor exercise more convenient.
The Monon Greenway is pet-friendly! Along the greenway, you’ll find pet-sized water fountains and dog waste areas with trash bags. All we ask is that animals are on a maximum six-foot leash and you pick up after your pups. Thank you!
Monon Boulevard is the newly renovated section of the Monon Greenway between 126th and Main Street that was designed as an urban trail corridor. This section serves as an interactive play area for kids of all ages, featuring a spray plaza, public art, ping-pong tables, bocce ball courts, and shuffleboard. As you take a stroll in this section, you’ll also run into Midtown Plaza (4th Street SW) which features numerous restaurants and businesses and is managed by the City of Carmel.
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is working with the Carmel High School Art Department to design and paint murals inside four Monon Greenway pedestrian tunnels, with prep work well underway for the first one at City Center Drive. Read more.
Please practice trail safety along the Monon Greenway. To keep trail users safe, we request that you obey posted traffic signs and stop at all crosswalks and intersections. Please be aware vehicular traffic does not stop at these intersections.
There are trailheads and parking lots at Rohrer Road, 96th Street, and near the Monon Community Center. With all this accessibility, who wouldn’t choose to walk, run, blade or bike on the Monon Greenway?
Features
- Paved Trail
- Seasonal Drinking Fountains
- Restrooms
- Bike Rack
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General Greenway Rules
- Greenways are open sunrise to sunset except when used as an alternative transportation route
- Greenways are tobacco, alcohol (except in DORA designated districts), e-cigarette, vaping, and drug-free zones
- Greenway hours in any Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) zones are determined by the hours of the DORA district
HELP KEEP YOUR GREENWAYS BEAUTIFUL
- Bag and dispose of pet waste
- Place all litter in appropriate trash containers
- Glass containers are prohibited within parks and greenways
- Drive and park only on roadways and designated parking areas
- Wildlife and vegetation should not be disturbed
HELP KEEP YOUR GREENWAYS FUN
- Keep all pets leashed, on a leash no longer than 6 feet
- Avoid playing loud music that disturbs others
- Help keep wildlife wild – Please do not feed waterfowl or wild animals
KNOW YOUR GREENWAYS
- Bicycles must not exceed 15 miles per hour or the posted speed limit on greenways
- Racing activity is prohibited
- In-line skaters, skateboarders, and cyclists must yield to pedestrians
- Reckless use of bikes or vehicles is prohibited
- Equines are prohibited on greenways, except when used by law enforcement
- Soliciting, advertising, or using greenways for profit is prohibited without a permit
- Motorized vehicles are not permitted on trails or park grounds
For the full list of park & greenway rules, please click here
Personal assistive mobility devices may be used in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Report inappropriate conduct to Carmel Police: 317.733.1282
Report maintenance concerns to Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation: 317.573.4044