West Park
Carmel, IN
West Park is a small local park located on the west side of Carmel, Indiana.
Specialty Species:
Swamp Sparrow: Look for this species around the pond in the front of the park.
Great Horned Owl: Great Horned Owls nest in the small woodlot in the northeast corner of the park. Look and listen for them as you walk through this area.
Where to Bird:
- Boardwalk
- West Park Trail
Boardwalk: Walking on this boardwalk can be good during the spring, summer, and fall. In the spring, there are many sparrows and you can usually find a Sora. In the summer, there are many breeding swallows and Red-winged Blackbirds. In the fall, there are many sparrows - the fall is usually the best time to bird on the boardwalk.
West Park Trail: This trail leads you to the back of the property where there is a small prairie and a small woods. During the spring and fall, the woods may hold many migrants or there may be nothing. It is very hit or miss. A pair of Great Horned Owls nest in these back woods as well.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Fees:
None
Accessiblity:
The whole park is wheelchair accessible.
Trails:
Trails are located throughout the park, and there is one boardwalk through a marsh.
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
An hour or two is enough time to bird the entire park.
Map:
- None Available
Website:
Directions:
From the East: Take 116th Street west from Meridian Street. After 2.75 miles turn right (north) into West Park.
From the West: Take 116th Street east from Michigan Road. After 1.8 miles turn left (north) into West Park.
Address:
2700 W. 116th Street
Carmel, IN 46032
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