iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%73+46.4Reliability 28%94+26.5Replies to reviews 8%19+1.6Experts Score= 74Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.74SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 12 tennis courtsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 91%
4.7★★★★★41 Google reviews · 24 photos
73%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Carmel City Parks & Recreation highly, citing its peaceful atmosphere, well-maintained Japanese garden, and accessible paths suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. Visitors frequently mention the presence of koi fish, geese, and picnic tables near the Monon Trail. One criticism notes that paths can feel tight for double strollers, while another observes the pond was dry during spring, though these issues did not significantly impact the overall positive sentiment regarding the park's tranquility and natural features.
Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 41 reviews (73% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 41 Google reviews (13 with written comments, 5 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: April 14, 2026.
Service: Tennis Court serving Carmel, Indiana.
Data from Google, last updated November 5, 2026.
Score profile vs other tennis courts
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyTennis Courts median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Carmel City Parks & Recreation: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 63.B
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Carmel City Parks & Recreation: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Carmel City Parks & Recreation: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Carmel City Parks & Recreation: 19/100 on this factor. Category median: 19.F
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Star ratings
41 Google reviews we collected
4.7of 5
5 stars3073%
4 stars1127%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 13 written reviews
100%praise
Praise1100%
Complaints00%
What customers talk about
We read 13 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Nice and peaceful little japanese garden with a pond.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
KKarenLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
This park is a beautiful place to catch a bit of nature.. geese and ducks came close, big koi are visible in the well maintained pond, landscape is being beautifully done! Paths are great for even the double stroller or a wheelchair. Not super wide, it felt a bit tight to have the stroller and let people by, but we fit!
AAngelaLocal Guide · 28 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Lots of geese in the spring and cute babies! Make sure to take some kibble for the fish and geese. There is a little library box, lots of picnic tables and direct path to the monon trail. Not too far from the water fountain also.
CCharlieLocal Guide · 445 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Nice and peaceful little japanese garden with a pond. There is a bike trail next by.
SSheoranLocal Guide · 72 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★
Love the morning walks. My new born had the best of fun walking and playing here
JJeanneLocal Guide · 53 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★
Don't miss The Flowing Well on 116th St., just east of Gray Rd. Dogs, kids, joggers, walkers, photo geeks. Love it!
JJamesLocal Guide · 346 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★
One of the best hidden gems attached to the monon trail, large pond waterfalls and beautiful Koi fish
This park is a beautiful place to catch a bit of nature.. geese and ducks came close, big koi are visible in the well maintained pond, landscape is being beautifully done! Paths are great for even the double stroller or a wheelchair. Not super wide, it felt a bit tight to have the stroller and let people by, but we fit!
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Angela KnophLocal Guide · 28 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Angela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Lots of geese in the spring and cute babies! Make sure to take some kibble for the fish and geese. There is a little library box, lots of picnic tables and direct path to the monon trail. Not too far from the water fountain also.
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Kimi LLocal Guide · 63 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kimi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
