New Downtown Cary Park: A Local Haven with Amenities and Events for Cary Residents

Downtown Cary Park, a seven-acre public space, opened in late 2023 in downtown Cary, North Carolina. The park, which took over two years to construct and nearly two decades to plan, offers a variety of amenities. These include an elevated Skywalk, The Bark Bar, Market 317, a playground, performing arts pavilion, fire pits, a sports lawn, and a dog park. The park is anticipated to become a central point in the rapidly growing downtown area.

The park's construction cost was $68 million, and it is expected to host around 500 programs and events annually. These range from fitness classes and movie nights to concerts and public art walks. The Cary Downtown Farmers Market also takes place in the park every Saturday morning. Additionally, the park hosted several of Cary's holiday events this winter, including an ice skating rink.

Downtown Cary Park is situated at 327 S. Academy St. in downtown Cary, N.C., about 18-20 minutes by car from downtown Raleigh. Parking options include the deck at the Cary Regional Library, free street parking around the park, and a deck at Cary Town Hall.

The park is open from 7am-11pm daily, with most amenities free of charge. Some events may require a fee. Dogs are permitted in the park, but access to the Barkyard, two off-leash spaces for dogs, requires a pass and a signed waiver. Day passes cost $5, and local residents can buy an annual pass for $40.

Visitors can purchase food and beverages at Market 317 and The Bark Bar, or bring their own picnic. Alcohol is not allowed in the park, but the Downtown Cary Park Social District permits guests to carry beer and wine in to-go cups within a specific area that includes the park and nearby businesses. The social district operates daily from 11am to 11pm.

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