Overview

The READI grant will fund the White River Greenway North Extension Project, which includes the construction and engineering of an approximately 1.5-mile extension of the existing White River Greenway in Carmel, a new trailhead parking lot, public restrooms, and a scenic overlook of the White River. This trail will connect Conner Prairie’s west-side expansion to four scenic parks along the river, enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of residents and visitors to the region. The free public access trail is expected to have nearly 200,000 users annually once open to the public in December of 2023, with traffic anticipated to increase significantly as the district continues to develop. Key components of the project are identified in and align with the White River Vision Plan, Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan, Conner Prairie Site Master Plan, and Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. The project will provide direct linkage between the cities of Carmel, Fishers, and Noblesville, and is further connected to the region through existing trail networks that interconnect with the Monon and Nickle Plate trails. The project is expected to start with design and engineering development in May of 2022 with construction completed in November of 2023. The White River Greenway North Expansion is a project of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation with development to occur adjacent to the trail by Conner Prairie and City of Carmel.