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The 50-acre tract, formerly the Bartley family farm, is on the south side of Penny Road near Holly Springs Road. Located in southeastern Cary, the outstanding natural and man-made features of the park site present an opportunity to create a unique facility in the Town’s recreational offerings.
Please see the table below for current status of park facilities.
| Dog Park | Open - Apply or renew pass online |
| Picnic Shelter | Open - Available for reservation October through April |
| Sprayground | Closed - See you in May 2022! |
| Playground | Open |
| Climbing Boulder | Open |
| Restrooms | Open |
Features
- Playground: A unique structure for ages 2-12
- Sprayground: The Town's first splash pad has seven water features and is for ages 12 and younger.
- Dog Park: Passes can be purchased for this off-leash dog park at any of the Town's community centers. The passes are valid for Jack Smith Park and Godbold Dog Parks. The Dog Park will be closed the second Wednesday of each month from 7 a.m. to noon for monthly maintenance.
- Climbing Boulder: This 10-foot tall climbing rock for beginner to experienced climbers is inspired by nature.
- Picnic Shelter: The shelter is available first come, first served.
- Picnic Tables
- Greenway Trails
- Restrooms
- Public Art: Artists Vollis Simpson from Lucama, NC and William Moore from Pittsboro, NC were commissioned to create unique features for the park. Both drew inspiration from the land's former use as a farm. Simpson’s three whirligigs, made from castoff machine parts and farm equipment, spin in the breeze. Moore's flock of nine Suffolk sheep, a distinctive feature of the original Bartley farm, will graze in the open play field near the playground area.
Sprayground Guidelines
General Rules:
- Operates daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (weather permitting). The sprayground operates from mid-May through mid-September.
- No lifeguard on duty. Use at your own risk.
- Splash pad availability is weather dependent. You must exit with any sign of thunder, lightning, or severe weather.
- Swimsuits and/or appropriate attire must be worn at all times.
- Swim diapers must be worn by children who are not potty trained.
- No pets, food, drink or glass containers allowed.
- No running or rough play.
- Do not drink the splash pad water.
- No skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, scooters, or wheeled toys on the splash pad.
Any person violating rules may be required to leave the splash pad area.
Park Map
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Directions
- Google Maps directions to Jack Smith Park.
Park Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset