PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCES
Mary Henderson , Director
316 N. Academy St.
Cary, NC 27513
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 469-4061
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
It is the mission of the Cary Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Resources Department to serve, educate, and enhance life
for the citizens of Cary. Our professional staff plans and provides a
variety of enjoyable and cost effective recreation, sports, environmental,
historical, and cultural arts programs and services. We acquire, develop,
beautify, conserve, and maintain a system of parks, greenways, and recreation
facilities which will assure quality leisure opportunities for all Cary
residents. 
Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department has been nationally accredited since 2002 and is a designated North Carolina Fit Community.
Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is made up
of the following four divisions:
committees
represent the citizens of Cary in partnership with the Town.
Parks, Greenways and Bikeways Master Plan
Public Art Master Plan
Open Space Plan
Divisions
Administration Division
Mary Henderson , Director
(919) 469-4061
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
The Administration Division coordinates the
work of all the Department’s divisions, which include Athletics,
Cultural Arts, and Recreation Programs. The primary areas of responsibility
include office management, special projects, parks, greenway and open
space planning, capital projects administration, customer service/staff
training, marketing and supervision of all divisions.
Current Projects:
View a list of current Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources projects.
Athletics Division
William Davis, Athletics Program Supervisor
(919) 469-4062
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
The Athletics Division is responsible for
planning, implementing, and supervising diverse youth and adult programs
and special events. This division offers the youth and adults of Cary
well-structured, supervised and enjoyable athletic league programs. We
stress participation for the promotion of physical and mental well being.
These programs are designed to provide a competitive recreation opportunity
that promotes fitness and well being to the participants through team
and individual league play. Adults can participate in softball, basketball,
tennis, and volleyball. The goals of the program include participation,
sportsmanship and fun. Youth can benefit from league play in baseball,
softball, and basketball as well as a variety of sports camps /clinics
in volleyball, baseball, golf, softball, tennis, and basketball.
Sports and Tennis Programs from the Program Brochure
Youth & Adult Athletics Program Information & Schedules
Special Events
Athletic special events provide a unique and diverse participation opportunity
for local, state and national competitors. These events promote a positive
economic impact on the community. Some special events offer a higher level
of competition with advancement to other state and national competitions.
These events also provide spectator opportunities for the citizens as
well as surrounding communities.
Cultural Arts Division
Lyman Collins, Cultural Arts Supervisor
(919) 469-4061
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
The Cultural Arts Division encompasses the
Jordan Hall Arts Center , the Page-Walker Arts & History Center , and special events, performances and festivals.
As a division, through our programs and activities we encourage you to
discover the wealth of cultural opportunities available to Cary's citizens.
Our classes offer you the opportunity to explore your creativity; our
festivals and events bring our community together for shared experiences;
our work with cultural groups showcases the Cary community's talents.
Gallery Exhibits at Jordan Hall and Page-Walker.
Special Events and Concerts
Recreation Programs Division
Dwayne Jones, Recreation Programs Manager
(919) 469-4061
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
The Recreation Programs Division provides
a wide range of programs for all ages. Recreational programs, both indoor
and outdoor, are offered at Bond Park, Bond Park Community Center, Herbert
C. Young Community Center Middle Creek Community Center and the Cary Senior
Center. The Stevens Nature Center provides environmental education programs
in ecology, environmental stewardship, preservation and nature appreciation. Summer camps enhance the quality of life for youth by providing a variety of leisure activities and opportunities for personal development. Teen Scene provides diverse events, programs, projects and social and cultural activities designed for teens to develop leadership, maturity and community involvement.
In addition to our program offerings, we provide Cary citizens the opportunity
to rent facilities for group functions, such as picnics, meetings, and
other social occasions.
Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources provides both passive and active recreational opportunities. Cary currently has 20 public parks, a greenway system of six park trails and ten greenway trails, three special use facilities and eight staffed facilities that provide a variety of programs and services for all ages. For information about specific facilities and amenities at Town of Cary Parks, please see the Park Matrix from the Program Brochure
Bond Park
Bill Eucker, Park Supervisor
801 High House Road
Cary, NC 27513
PO Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 469-4100
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
Bond Park Community Center
Mark Hassig, Center Supervisor
150 Metro Park Drive (in
Bond Park)
Cary, NC 27513
PO Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 462-3970
(919) 388-1155 (fax)
Cary Senior Center
Jody Jameson, Senior Programs Supervisor
120 Maury O'Dell Place
(in Bond Park)
Cary, NC 27511
PO Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 469-4081
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
Herbert C. Young Community Center
Sonya Snyder, Center Supervisor
101 Wilkinson Ave.
Cary, NC 27513
PO Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 460-4965
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
Jordan Hall Arts Center
Connie Belton, Center Supervisor
908 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 469-4069
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
Middle Creek Community Center
Tony Clark, Center Supervisor
123 Middle Creek Park Avenue
(919) 771-1295
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Sara Maultsby, Center Supervisor
119 Ambassador Loop
Cary, NC 27513
PO Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 460-4963
(919) 469-4344 (fax)
Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
Laura White, Nature Center Supervisor
2616 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 387-5980
(919) 388-1140 (fax)
Parks
Sears Farm Road Park
Annie L. Jones Park
1414 Tarbert Drive
Dorothy Park
720 Griffis Street
Davis Drive Park
1610 Davis Drive
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
801 High House Road
Green Hope Elementary School/Park
2750 Louis Stephens
Drive
Harold D. Ritter Park
301 West Lochmere Drive
Heater Park
400 S. West Street
Hemlock
Bluffs Nature Preserve
2616 Kildaire Farm
Road
Kids Together Park
111 Thurston
Drive
Lexie Lane Park
301 N. Dixon Street
Lions Park
815 Tanglewood Drive
MacDonald Woods Park
1601 Seabrook Avenue
Middle
Creek School/Park
151 Middle Creek Park Ave
North Cary Park
1100 Norwell Blvd.
Robert V. Godbold Park
2151 N.W. Maynard Road
Rose Street Park
110 Rose Street
R.S. Dunham Park
519 Walnut Street
5770 Sears Farm Road
Thomas
E. Brooks Park
111 Brooks Park Ave
Urban Park
414 E. Chatham Street
White Oak Park
1236 Jenks Carpenter Road
Special Use Facilities
The Amphitheatre at Regency Park
8003 Regency Parkway
(919) 460-2025
Cary Tennis Park
2727 Louis Stephens Drive
(919) 462-2061
Dog Park at Godbold Park
2050 Northwest Maynard Road
(919) 469-4064
WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Drive
(919) 858-0464
Sk8-Cary at Godbold Park
2050 NW Maynard Road
(919) 380-2970
USA Baseball National Training Complex
200 Brooks Park Lane
Cary, NC 27513
Greenways
Greenways Homepage
| Trails within Parks | Distance (miles)/Surface |
| Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve | 2.9/unpaved |
| Bond Park | 4.2/unpaved |
| North Cary Park | 1.2/paved & unpaved |
| Green Hope Elementary School Park | .6/paved & unpaved |
| White Oak Park | .3/paved |
| Robert V. Godbold Park | .5/paved |
| Greenways | |
| Annie Jones Greenway | 1.26/paved & unpaved |
| Higgins Greenway | .4/unpaved |
| Pirates Cove Greenway | .7unpaved |
| Hinshaw Greenway | .8/paved |
| Black Creek Greenway | 3.5/paved |
| Parkway Greenway | .8/paved |
| Swift Creek Greenway | .9/paved |
| Oxxford Hunt Greenway | 1.5/unpaved |
| Symphony Lake Trail | 1.22/paved |
| White Oak Greenway | 1.0/paved |
Ballfield Rental
Reservations are accepted
beginning on the Monday prior to the desired rental date. All reservations
must be made in person at the Administrative office, Town Hall Bldg. B.
Reservations may be made for the months of April - October. Call (919)
469-4062 for more information. For general information, please see
the Facility
Reservation section of the Program Brochure.
Boat Rental
Bond Park provides pedal boats, fishing boats, canoes and sailboats
for rent. One person 16 or older must be aboard rented boats at all times.
For fees and the boathouse schedule, call (919) 469-4100.
Camps
Camps
for traditional calendar and tracking out students are offered throughout
the year. For more information regarding specific camps, please call:
- Summer Day Camps, (919) 469-4061
- Safety Town, (919) 460-4965
- Teen Adventure Camps, (919) 469-4061
- Summer Sports Camps, (919) 469-4062
- Nature Mini-Camps, (919) 387-5980
- Summer Arts Experiences, (919) 469-4069
Concerts
Page-Walker Arts & History Center hosts
the Friends of the Page-Walker Concert Series and the Starlight Concert
Series; the North
Carolina Symphony's Summerfest Concert Series are held at The Amphitheatre
at Regency Park; and concerts are held throughout the year at Bond Park.
Facility/Shelter Reservations
The Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Herbert C. Young,
Middle Creek, and Bond Park Community Centers have rooms available for
reservation by Cary residents and nonresidents. Reservation periods vary
among facilities and depending on residency. For additional reservation
information, please see the Facility
Reservation section of the Program Brochure. Call the Herbert
C. Young Community Center at (919) 460-4965, the Bond Park Community Center
at (919) 462-3970, and the Page-Walker Arts & History Center at (919)
460-4963 for rental rates, alcohol policies and equipment rental.
The Sertoma Amphitheatre, located at Bond Park, accommodates 350 spectators
for outdoor performances. Reservations are available for Cary residents
only. For additional rental information, call the Herbert C. Young Community
Center at (919) 460-4965 or the Bond Park Community Center at (919) 462-3970.
Picnic shelter reservations are available on a first come, first use basis
or may be reserved for any date from April through October. Fees vary
by shelter. For additional rental information, please refer to the
Facility
Reservation section of the Program Brochure or call one of the Community
Centers - the Herbert C. Young Community Center at (919) 460-4965, Bond
Park Community Center at (919) 462-3970 or Middle Creek Community Center
at (919) 771-1295.
Greenways
Since 1980, the Town of Cary has been building greenways and
is continuing to develop its greenway network. What are greenways?
A greenway is a linear parcel of land set aside to preserve open space.
Greenways are an environmental, economic and recreation resource for all
to enjoy. Cary has approximately 20 miles of greenways and trails
within our parks system. For more information, see the Greenways Homepage .
Lazy-Spring Daze Applications
Applications to exhibit
in the Spring Daze and Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festivals are available
in January. Applications for Spring Daze must be postmarked by February
15 and applications for Lazy Daze must be postmarked by April 15. **Spring
Daze is only open to Cary & Wake County residents on a first come,
first serve basis. To have an application mailed to you, call (919)
469-4061.
Playground Locations
Please see the Parks & Facilities Matrix for playground locations.
Preschool Activities
Programs for preschoolers
are offered at the Herbert C. Young, Bond Park and Middle Creek Community
Centers, Jordan Hall Arts Center and the Stevens Nature Center.
Please see the Program Brochure for additional information.
Please visit our Program Registration web page for more information on how to register
for classes.
Please click here to download entire Program Brochure
or just the registration form .
Senior Citizen Programs
The Cary Senior Center serves all citizens ages 55 and older. A variety of programs
are offered in the areas of fitness, dance, arts, computers, history,
health & wellness, and more. Call (919) 469-4081 for more information.
Special Events
A complete listing of Special Events offered through Cary Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Resources is available in the Special Events and Concerts section of the Program Brochure or call (919) 469-4061
to have a copy of the Program Brochure mailed to you.
Sports
A variety of athletic programs including special events are offered
through the Athletic Division at various sites in Cary for youth and adults.
Teen Activities
Teen Scene is the place
to be for fun things to do in Cary. There are more programs than
ever for Cary teens. Check out the Teen Scene brochure to get the scoop on fitness, art, music, leadership,
and dance programs.
Teen Council
Want to develop leadership skills and serve the community while you have
a great time? Join the Cary Teen Council, a youth volunteer organization
and make a difference in Cary. For more information, contact the
Herbert C. Young Community Center at (919) 460-4965.
Tennis Courts
Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources maintains 25
tennis courts. Lighted tennis courts are available at Dunham Park, Annie
Jones Park, Cary Tennis Park and Godbold Park. For location of tennis
courts at various park sites and court reservation information, call (919)
469-4062.
Volunteer Opportunities
Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources relies heavily on volunteers.
Without volunteers many events, programs, and services would not be as
successful or may not even happen. Our department offers a wide variety
of volunteer opportunities. Just to name a few:
- Youth Sports Coaches
- Cary Teen Council Leaders
- Advisory Board Members
- Greenway Committee
- Athletic Committee
- Cultural Arts Committee
- Friends of the Page-Walker
- Friends of Hemlock Bluffs
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Trail Workdays
- Bond Park Workdays
- Scout projects at various parks or greenways
- Special Events such as Lazy Daze, Spring Daze, Cary Road Race, Hot Hoops, Summerfest Concert Series, 4th of July celebrations, Easter Egg Hunt
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Helen Stanfield at (919) 469-4061.
Recognition & Appreciation of Volunteers
While volunteers are appreciated 365 days of the year, we formally
recognize volunteers on two occasions.
Annual Volunteer/Family Appreciation Picnic
Held at Bond Park in September. Event for volunteers and their family
members.
Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet
Formal awards banquet held in February.
The public has an opportunity to nominate deserving persons who have volunteered with the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department for various awards. Nomination forms are available the month of December through the middle of January. See our Volunteer Hall of Fame for past award winners.
Youth Activities
Programs for youth are
offered at the Herbert C. Young, Bond Park and Middle Creek Community
Centers, the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, the Stevens Nature
Center, Jordan Hall Arts Center and Bond Park. Please see the Program
Brochure for additional information.