River Road Park has two major archaeology-related attractions. The playground set contains a unique play-place experience with archaeology as it's main inspiration. It is equipped with slides, rock climbing structures, and (most noticeably) a handicap accessible sandbox with artifacts.

The other archaeological attraction in the park is the interpretive center. This building allows children to use their five senses to get a better idea of how groups like the Early Archaic and Woodland peoples lived in Indiana years ago.

Images

River Road Park
River Road Park Playground Source: Courtesy of Indiana DNR
River Road Park
River Road Park Sandbox with Artifacts Source: Courtesy of Indiana DNR
River Road Park
River Road Park Source: Courtesy of Indiana DNR

Location

12575 River Road, Carmel, IN 46033

Metadata

https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/River-Road-Park-8
Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, “River Road Park,” Discover Indiana, accessed October 22, 2026, https://discoverindianahistory.org.curatescape7.reclaim.hosting/items/show/275.