Overview
In 2007, the Town purchased an approximately 16-acre parcel designated as a future neighborhood park. The parcel is located on the south side of Morrisville Carpenter Road and the east side of Louis Stephens Drive.  (See map).  The Town received PARTF funding to purchase the property and must begin development of the property by summer 2014 in order to meet the requirements of the grant. 

Budget
Currently the Town has allocated $85,000 towards the Master Plan for the project.  It is anticipated the park will cost approximately $1.5 million to construct.

Schedule
Public Outreach: Review Concepts – Stop by any time and see the plans.
Saturday, May 26, 2012: 8 am-noon
Western Wake Farmer's Market

Public Meeting #2 – Present the Master Plan
June 26, 2012: 6 p.m.
Crosspointe Church – 6911 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, NC 27519

Public Meeting #1 – Introduce Project to Public
Held March 6, 2012: 6 p.m.
Crosspointe Church – 6911 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, NC 27519

Construction - Summer 2014

Status
The consultant team lead by DHM Design has developed 3 concept plans. These plans were reviewed by the Citizen Design Committee on May 15^th, 2012. Additional input may be provided by contacting the Town at (919) 469-4360 or by sending an email to carpenterpark@townofcary.org

Concept A (see rendering)

• Large Open Play Turf Area
• Significant Memorial Space
• Large Play Area
• Efficient Parking Layout
• Vehicular Access from Louis Stephens
• Pond with Wetland Edge
• Earthen Dam

Concept B (see rendering)

• Closely Co-Located Open Play Turf Area
• Form-Driven Terraced Hillside
• Integrated Play Area
• Naturalistic Parking Layout
• Vehicular Access from Louis Stephens
• Significant Pond Feature
• Higher Construction Costs

Concept C (see rendering)

• Closely Co-Located Activities
• Focused Wall/Monument/Underpass
• Integrated Play Area + Natural Play
• Efficient Parking Layout
• Vehicular Access from Carpenter Town Lane
• Pond with Integrated Wetlands Related to Existing Stormwater Outfalls

Based on the comments received and further investigations into access of the site and environmental constraints, the design team will develop one final concept to present at public meeting #2.

Contact
Paul A. Kuhn, RLA
Landscape Architect
Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
(919) 469-4360
paul.kuhn@townofcary.org