Park Feature: Jack Smith Park

Located at 9725 Penny Road, Jack Smith Park is one of the most feature-heavy parks in Cary.

For the kids, Jack Smith Park has no shortage of fun activities. A seasonal splash pad (which will close on September 17th for the season, as well as September 11th for maintenance) helps the kiddos stay cool in the hot North Carolina sun, a large playground complete with slides and jungle gyms, as well as a large 10-foot climbing wall for the older kids help make Jack Smith Park a fun destination for the whole family. A large field is also on-site, filled with unique sheep sculptures.

There is a pretty ~.5 mile walking loop around the park. The loop takes you around the parking lots and through a shaded wooden path with a charming little pond in the center. This is a great little walking trail if you’re looking to get some exercise in. It is mostly flat, so it is accessible to many skill levels. It’s also a great path to walk your dog.

Speaking of dogs, Jack Smith Park is home of one of the two (soon to be three!) official dog parks in Cary. It is a fairly large off-leash area, separated by dog size. You will need a membership in order to access the dog park (you can read more about the program here).