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Become a Member of Central Bark Park
Now’s the time you’ve all been waiting for. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the  opening of its first dog park, the Central Bark Park, located at 1427 116th Street in Carmel. On August 22, the dog park will open to serve 250 dogs and feature small dog and “other dog†areas, greenspace to play, benches and a shelter, a wooded area, dog waste stations, and a lock and key entry system.
Application Request: In order to become a member, the public is asked to fill out a short request form through their online reservation system beginning July 27 at noon. Registration will close at midnight on August 7. Interested parties will need to submit an application form (a link will be posted at www.carmelclayparks.com). This is a weighted selection process based on residency and order of applications received. A member of our team will contact you after August 7, as to whether or not you have been selected.
Membership Fee: Membership to the Central Bark Park is $10/month. At time of initial registration, a $40 application fee will be assessed that will cover DNA testing.
Registration Day: If you are one of the 250 members selected, save the date for August 22, During this day, our team will get you and your dog officially registered as a Central Bark Park member. You will receive all of the necessary paperwork and access controls to utilize the park.
For more information, please contact Lindsay Labas, Marketing Director, at 317.573.4020 or llabas@carmelclayparks.com, or visit our website at http://carmelclayparks.com/parks/bark-park/.
CCPR Captures National Environmental Award
 Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) continues to strive for gold and brings home another national award. CCPR was recently selected to receive a National Barb King Environmental Stewardship Award by the National Recreation and Park Association as an agency that walks the talk when it comes to excellence in environmental stewardship. The award will be publicly presented during a special reception at the 2015 NRPA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, VA on Thursday, September 17.
The Bark King award was created in 2008 to honor former NRPA Board Member, Barb King. According to NRPA’s president Barbara Tulipane, “Barb was a passionate proponent of environmental stewardship and sustainability. She believed that sustainability started with wellness — healthy kids, healthy communities and a respect for the earth. She worked tirelessly to further the cause of creating sustainable communities through education, effective environmental planning, implementation of sustainability programs, and measurable results.†Barb is a walking version of NRPA’s three pillars (conservation, health & wellness, and social equity), all of which fall in line with CCPR’s mission and vision.
“It is rewarding to be recognized as the top environmental agency for the year and be recognized at the ‘Best of the Best’ ceremony,†said Michael Klitzing, CCPR COO. “Reflecting the values of the community, 65% of CCPR’s 502 acres of parkland has either been preserved or restored to a natural state, providing valuable habitat for wildlife and opportunities for residents to escape into nature.â€
To read more about Carmel Parks & Recreation's eco-friendly efforts, click here.
CCPR Seeks Before/After School Kid Counselors
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is currently seeking to fill a few open positions for our Extended School Enrichment (ESE) program. ESE provides before- and after-school care at 11 Carmel Clay elementary schools. Attendees are treated to "enrichment clubs" as well as academic assistance as needed. If you enjoy working with kids, this is definitely a great job for you! Click here to begin the application process.
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