Category: Parks & Rec

Oct 28, 2026

Downtown Cary Park

Downtown Cary Park is fully dressed for Halloween, with a giant spider web on the Skywalk, a skeleton in the fountain, and a police Trunk or Treat on Thursday night.

Oct 21, 2026

North Cary Park

North Cary Park packs a soccer field, basketball and sand volleyball courts, a climbing boulder, and shaded trails that cross a wooden footbridge into the Black Creek Greenway. Peak fall color is about two weeks out, and the trails are one of the best seats in town for it.

Oct 14, 2026

Bond Park Lake Trail

The Lake Trail is a 2.1-mile loop around Bond Lake, across the dam and through the woods, and fall is the time to walk it.

Oct 5, 2025

When to Catch Peak Fall Color in Cary (and Where to Go)

It's closer than you might think.

Sep 18, 2025

Hidden Parks of Cary You Probably Haven’t Visited

There are over 30 public parks in Cary, but have you visited these hidden ones?

Sep 6, 2025

The Unprecedented Success of the Downtown Cary Park

Downtown Cary Park has transformed from a decades-old idea into the community’s most popular gathering place.

Aug 6, 2025

Downtown Cary Park After Dark (Photo Collection)

Explore how Downtown Cary Park transforms after dark.

Aug 4, 2025

New Section of Higgins Greenway Opens, Future Plans Under Review

The latest phase of Higgins Greenway is now open, adding 0.7 miles of trail through central Cary.

Aug 3, 2025

Downtown Cary Park’s Botanical Garden Quietly Reopens After Drainage Fixes

The botanical garden is now accessible after months of maintenance.

Nov 17, 2023

Downtown Cary Park Opens Today (Friday)

Downtown Cary Park opens its gates ahead of the official ribbon-cutting ceremony inviting visitors to explore before the anticipated Sunday ceremony.