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River Heritage Park is a 40-acre Carmel Clay Parks property on River Road, along the White River. It was built so that people of all abilities can use it together. It has a 0.75-mile wheelchair-accessible nature trail, inclusive playgrounds, overlooks on the river, seasonal restrooms and a shelter with a grill. It also has fishing and an amphitheater.

The playground comes in two parts: a front section at the park entrance and a back trail that leads toward the river.

The historic Moffitt Homestead also stands on the property.

History

Carmel Clay Parks finished updating the park in 2022, adding the accessible playgrounds, nature trails and overlooks.

The White River flooded badly in August 2026, and the park closed. A report from October 5, 2026, says most of it was underwater but it took little damage, and it has reopened. The Moffitt Homestead had water in its cellar and crawlspace, which was repaired quickly. Carmel Clay Parks' flood page no longer listed this park as closed on November 6, 2026.

When to go

Carmel Clay Parks properties are open sunrise to sunset every day. Because the park sits by the river, it can close when the water is high, so check Carmel Clay Parks before you go after heavy rain.

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Good to know

Don't confuse this park with Hazel Landing Park, which is farther south on the river. Hazel Landing was the worst hit by the 2026 flood and was still closed in November 2026, with no reopening date. Carmel Clay Parks says that could last a year or more. The 106 Trail from Gray Road to Fishers and the Bur Oak Bridge are closed with it.

Price

Carmel Clay Parks lists no entry fee for this park. Check with the department about renting the shelter.

Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation. They can change, so check before you go.

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