Soccer Shots Central Indiana

4.0 km

Shelborne Fields is also called Carmel Clay Soccer Complex. Lots of soccer is played here! This is…read moreone of the fields where the Carmel Dads Club soccer teams practice and play soccer games. This soccer field is directly adjacent to two elementary schools. It's a huge area of flat, grassy land, and you'll often find soccer goals set out even when the teams aren't there actively using them. There are 14 soccer fields here, and the whole area is very well-maintained. When soccer games are happening, you'll often find the snack bar and restrooms open. I know for sure the snack bar is only open during games, but I'm not sure about the restrooms.

Shelborne Fields (aka Carmel Clay Soccer Complex)

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Shelborne Fields (aka Carmel Clay Soccer Complex)

Indiana Soccer Academy

4.0

8.2 km

The indoor soccer facilities are fine…read more One main reason it's not five stars: Not enough parking. They pack the games back to back to back. There's enough parking for one set of parents/players. But if a game ends at 11am and another game starts at 11:10am, the later game's players, coaches, and parents will arrive at 10:55am or so while the earlier game's vehicles are still in the lot. No parking spaces and people end up parking on the grass, in the lot next door, etc. And guess what happens at 11:15am? Earlier game's vehicles leave and spots open up. I don't have a solution for this other than a bigger lot.

Off the Wall Sports

4.1

(19 reviews)

2.6 km

Leave it Carmel to have an amazing indoor sports facility that serves beer and hard cider. It sure…read moremakes being a grandparent fun. Anyway the facility has in indoor soccer fields, rock climbing facility and more. Both of my local granddaughters have taken sporting classes and attended birthday parties at the center. This weekend, I attended my granddaughter's soccer game. The inside smells a bit like gym socks, but the hard cider makes the smell tolerable. Spectator bleacher seating is uncomfortable, but the beer makes it tolerable. The place is loud, but the kids seem to be having fun, as was I. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The parking lot is large enough. If you live in or near Carmel, you're bound to visit at some point.

Great playing field. Good organization. However, the referees are terrible. I've witnessed two head…read moreinjuries and the referee did not follow concussion protocol, even if the players were in the 7th & 8th grade division. Unacceptable behavior from the referee.

Concessions are affordable!

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Dynamo FC

5.6 km

The oldest youth club in Indy. Since 1978. Wonderful coaches focused on player development and a…read moregreat tradition.

Indy Premier Soccer Club

12.3 km

I cannot say enough about Indy Premier and the experience my son had playing for Joel Chalkley on…read morethe Elite 1 2004 team. Joel is professional, engaging, and truly cares about his players. The facilities are great. The opportunities players are offered is so amazing. Travel opportunities and excellent training. I HIGHLY recommend IP.

For additional information, please contact Matt Schlake at matt.schlake@indypremiersc.org.

Indy Premier is a soccer organization that offers a diverse menu of soccer programming year-round for youth of all ages and ability levels.

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Indy Premier Soccer Club

Sogility

(5 reviews)

6.8 km

Amazing soccer technology!! The staff is amazing and super nice. I always look forward to going and…read morethink that it has been improving on my skills and footwork. they also have a ball shooter so you can work on first touch. definitely recommend five stars.

Only been 3 times so far. But first impression was it is inviting and welcoming. Even has places…read morefor parents to sit and observe. Lot of membership flexibility. Trainers have big time experience. Smaller one on one time with players compared to other places where you're in a mix of 20-30 players so you can get more immediate feedback and coaching. I was skeptical of the technology approach vs traditional skills sessions but they're on to something for sure. My kid likes it and her first touch has already improved. Also...they used her name when coaching her. She wasn't a number and that meant something to her.

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Grand Park Sports Campus

4.1

(43 reviews)

10.5 km

They charged $11 each day to park there, and the lines to pay for parking got long, which delayed…read moreplayers' arrival. Why not include parking in the cost to use the facility rather than charge the family and friends who would like to watch their kids play. Also there was no notification that you would need to pay for parking or arrive early to accommodate that wait. The facility itself was nice.

Very impressed by this indoor facility. There are maps, which I did not take a picture of, where…read morethere are maybe 20+ baseball/softball diamonds, 30+ soccer fields, and indoor facilities. Apparently the Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts use the facilities, or have their own facilities on this massive campus. When we were there the indoor facility was buzzing- tons of kids, tons of parents, and it was 1 degree above zero outside. I cannot imagine what a Saturday in June looks like at Grand Park As a curious person I Wikipedia'd this place and was pleasantly surprised the local government had the foresight to build this massive facility about 10 years ago. This place probably drives millions of dollars to the local economy. Anecdotally, we stayed at a local hotel and ate several meals in the area.

Facade for Grand Park Events Center

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Monon Community Center

3.6

(108 reviews)

3.3 km

This place is amazing. In the summer it transforms into a water park AND a skate park. An indoor…read moretrack is nice during the winter. Yoga, Zumba, Hip Hop, Tai Chi etc. They offer art classes, workshops, nature activities and have adaptive options as well. Oh also an indoor pool and Pickleball courts! Must go at least once to see for yourself. Fantastic views overlooking the Monon trail. So fun for dog watching! I've seen deer here and bunnies too so please careful if you're bringing your dog for a walk. Namaste

Updating my review, because my last one was eight (8!) years old. Since my last review, the Monon…read moreCommunity Center has become my second home, my "third place," if you will. (Will you?) The Monon Community Center is amazing in so many ways. I love the variety of the gym equipment available, even though I mostly only use the ellipticals. I love the knowledgeable instructors who teach the yoga classes; some of these people have had such an impact in my life. I love the friendly people behind the counter who are supremely helpful and kind every day. This is a peaceful and clean and welcoming gym for everyone. It's a play to get healthy and stay healthy physically and mentally.

Dirty carpet and filth on plastic trim board. Been there for years

Monon Station Indoor Playground

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Sahm Aquatic Center

3.3

(15 reviews)

11.0 km

I was in need of a pool so I did some internet research and found that Sahm ac was very close to my…read morehome. It's only 5 bucks to get it, and this is a very clean facility' I love that the pool is so large, and has many different places for kids and adults! I think the slides are an awesome touch as well. Glad I've found this am I'm sure I'll be a regular moving forward

We found this amazing pool while we were visiting on a hot weekend. It's the ultimate pool…read moreexperience and we will definitely be back.

Another view of the pool. Plenty of lounge chairs for everyone.

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William S. Sahm Family Aquatic Center

Saxony Lake & Beach

3.5

(20 reviews)

20.2 km

Besides the fact it was a perfectly beautiful sunny day, this was not worth the gas to drive here,…read moremuch less the $7 each to get in. It is definitely not a lake, but a decent size pond. You are not allowed past thigh deep in the water unless you pay an extra $10 an hour to do the obstacle course. Also, parking is not clearly marked. Small kids did seem to have a good time, so it might be worthwhile for families with little ones. Since Fishers residents get in free, it might also be a good dunning spot for you. They do allow outside food and coolers, if you want to pack a lunch, and offer coolers with drinks for sale at an inflated price. If you do decide to go, make sure to fill out the waver online ahead of time.

I went by my self to try this place before I brought any grandkids. 1 + is that you are allowed to…read morebring in outside food coolers and toys of floaties basically all the stuff that you would want to bring with you and I do suggest you do so. I asked if there was a place where they do sell drinks and snacks and I was told they do over by the Porta Potty but I really didn't see anywhere that these items were being sold Maybe there was someone back in the kayak shed they had those things available but I would just recommend you bring your own. They only have porta potty available which I personally not a fan of. The Sandy Beach area where I was laying had so many bees and wasps. I happen to have some bug spray in my bag so sprayed myself and the area where I was laying at and my towels in an effort to keep them away. Worked for short amount of time. The sand is very hard and uncomfortable. Bring chairs. It's $7 per person to get in if you're not a fisher's resident if your Fisher's resident it's free and probably more affordable if you have the group of kids because it is $10 extra for an hour of the kayak use and $10 extra to go beyond the roped area probably because they have this inflated play area that's tethered outside that roped area. They have a lifeguard on duty. Fill out the waiver before you go. If you have the money and bring your own food and drinks it could be a nice little outing for the family. If your not a resident of fishers though I'm sure there are more enjoyable options for $7, $10 or $27 per person. Also be prepared to bring cartloads to be able to enjoy or be comfortable.

Inflated play area. $10 extra

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Rinse station

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Hazel Landing Park

4.0

(12 reviews)

8.7 km

I'm a definite fan of Carmel Parks, however, I'd also definitely place Hazel Landing Park on the…read morelow-end of the Carmel Parks system. Hazel Landing Park was reopened on October 20, 2025 with the debut of the new, and quite wonderful, Bur Oak Bridge. The bridge connects directly from the park, though if you're parking on the paved area you'll have a little bit of a walk and a gravel path you'll have to use to access the bridge. The bridge, easily my favorite thing about this park, spans 500 feet across the White River. It's 14-feet wide and is great for pedestrians, bikers, or wheelers like me. It connects Hazel Landing Park to Heritage Park in Fishers. Heritage Park is definitely a more traditional park with a quality restroom and more traditional amenities. Hazel Landing Park was originally developed in 2003. It's a 41-acre park with its only other main feature being an 18-hole disc golf course. It's set against the river - kind of cool. There's also a canoe and kayak launch, picnic tables, a grill, and lots of green space. That said, it also has a bit of an industrial feeling as it's backed by parts of Carmel's utilities and the concrete companies and a gravel pit. If you know Hazel Dell Parkway, you will know what I'm talking about. The other major negative is that the driving path is significantly rough with major potholes. It's definitely not a park you want to pull into quickly. This isn't a bad park by any means. The Bur Oak Bridge is exceptional. While there's an incline to get on the bridge, it's a gradual incline and I had no issues handling it in my wheelchair. I do know this is a park that tends to flood in poor weather (it is next to White River), though it wasn't particularly bad today. I wouldn't recommend this park for wheelchair users, though someone with assistance or someone particularly able to handle gravel could at least enjoy the bridge. With so many other park options in Carmel, this would probably be one I'd mostly pass on other than those days when I want to take in the beautiful White River.

1st impression: tiny park but with very nicely placed picnic tables and a little landing from which…read moreone could fish or launch a kayak. BUT, 1) In a couple months a pedestrian bridge will connect it to Heritage Park in Fishers, which has really nice paved woodsy walking trails; & 2) If you bring a lawn chair & sit on the landing in the shade a few feet from the White River, you will (hopefully) feel perfect peace.