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look what's new IN 2019, CARY VOTERS passed two general obligation bond initiatives, collectively known as the Shaping Cary's Tomorrow Bond Referendum. Cary citizens overwhelmingly supported the $112 million Parks Bond, passing it with 77% of the vote. The projects included in these bonds were identified as priorities by citizens during the development of the Imagine Cary Community Plan. Many projects funded by the bond are well underway and some have even been completed. Court improvements at three parks include renovating six courts at Annie Jones Park, replacing five existing courts with six new courts at R.S. Dunham Park and the addition of two pickleball courts, a small basketball court, and areas for picnic tables at Walnut Street Park. These projects are complete, and the new features are open for use so be sure to check them out if you haven't already! A portion of funds made available by the bond will be allocated for playground updates and upgrades all across Cary. In addition to the court renovations at Annie Jones Park, the playground there has been upgraded as well as the restrooms, parking, and landscaping. In May, Cary Town Council approved the bid for renovations to the Lazy Daze Playground at Bond Park. The updated and improved Lazy Daze playground will reflect the natural setting of the park and the designs of the Boat House and new Challenge Course. Construction is expected to be complete by spring 2023. Rose Street Park, Cary's smallest park, is to be reimagined through a conceptual planning process and will have new play equipment installed. The bond is not just providing for updates to parks, it is also funding brand new parks! In early May, Cary Town Council broke ground on two neighborhood parks—the Neighborhood Park on McCrimmon Parkway and the Neighborhood Park on Carpenter Fire Station Road. The Park on McCrimmon Parkway will feature tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, a shelter, a community garden, public art, and trails. The Park on Carpenter Fire Station Road will feature ballfields, a playground, a shelter, a basketball/futsal court, a fitness hub, a dog park, and trails that link the greenway. Both parks are expected to be completed in late 2023. Cary citizens and visitors from all over fell in love with the Downtown Cary Park that opened in March 2017 and was funded by the 2012 Community Bonds. Phase II of the park realizes the full vision of the seven-acre, centrally located urban oasis. This second phase is made possible by the 2019 bond and construction is well underway with an anticipated completion of summer 2023. The park will feature a great lawn fronted by a pavilion with a series of unique spaces, or "rooms," linked by paved walking trails. Additional features include performance places, market spaces, public art, food and beverage facilities, a children's play area, interactive water features, a dog play area, and walkways for strolling and relaxing. Drive through downtown to get a glimpse of how amazing this new treasure will be! Be sure to flip to the back of this guide to check out all of the other parks throughout Cary. Park project updates can be found at townofcary.org/projects. We look forward to seeing you in the parks as you laugh, learn, and play! Like us on Facebook FACEBOOK.COM/ TOWNOFCARYNC Find us on Instragram ENJOYCARY Follow us on Twitter TWITTER.COM/ TOC_FUN Dial: 311 anywhere within town limits (or 919-469-4000 outside Cary). Web: townofcary.org Email: 311@townofcary.org

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