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FACILITIES PART THREE 168 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Fred G. Bond Metro Park & Boathouse 801 High House Road | (919) 469-4100 One of the largest parks in Wake County, Bond Park is a crown jewel of Cary's Parks. The 310-acre landscape is filled with towering pines, picnic shelters, athletic fields, fitness and hiking trails, a playground, 300-seat amphitheatre, Bond Park Community Center, the Cary Senior Center, Bond Lake, and the Boathouse, which serves as a central point for boat rentals. Challenge Course activities provide great team-building opportunities. The park hosts the Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, cross country races, and 5K rentals. Park Hours: 7:30 a.m. to dusk. Please observe the posted closing times at the gates. Boathouse Hours: Apr-May and Sep-Oct: Weekends & holidays 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Jun-Aug: Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; July 4th 7 a.m.–6 p.m. (Closed weekdays with the start of Wake County traditional school year.); Nov-Mar: Closed. Hours subject to change. Features: Bond Lake, Bond Park Boathouse, Challenge Course, Kiwanis Picnic Shelter, Lazy Daze Playground, Buehler Picnic Shelter, athletic fields, Spillway, 4.2 miles of trails, Compost Education Center, and Screened Porch. Cross Country Course: $750 per use (for-profit group); $500 per use (non-profit group). A $100 deposit is required. Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park 801 High House Road | (919) 462-3970 The Sertoma Amphitheatre is a 350-seat performance venue tucked between the tall pines in the middle of Bond Park. The natural, intimate setting makes for great outdoor concerts and performances. The Amphitheatre is adjacent to the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter and concurrent rental of the shelter is included in the rental fee. Reservation Fees: Mon-Fri half day $125, full day $250; Sat-Sun & Holidays half day $200, full day $400. Reservation Times: Mar-Oct half day: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. or 3–7:30 p.m., full day: 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Nov-Feb half day: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. or 3–5:30 p.m., full day: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve 2616 Kildaire Farm Road | (919) 387-5980 Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is a unique, 140-acre site. The preserve features almost three miles of trails and includes a system of north-facing bluffs along Swift Creek, which support Eastern Hemlock trees. The Stevens Nature Center features an exhibit hall and a classroom for program activities. Exhibits are designed to teach the uniqueness and natural history of the area to visitors as well as to educate citizens about the environment. Nature Preserve hours: 9 a.m.–sunset. Nature Center hours: Mon-Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun: 1 p.m.–5 p.m. The Cary Theater 122 E. Chatham St. | (919) 462-2054 The Cary Theater opened in February 2014 and returned to its original glory as Cary's first movie house. The Cary features independent films, music, and performances including comedy and theater. The 15,800-square foot building features a 180-seat theater with a stage, concession area, large first and second floor lobbies, and dressing rooms. Schedule: For a full list of films and performances at the theater, visit www.thecarytheater.com. Hours: Open to the public during scheduled events. Rental: For information including availability and cost, call the Theater Supervisor at (919) 462-2054. Box Office: Advance tickets for events at The Cary Theater, Cary Arts Center, and the Page-Walker Arts & History Center are available in person at The Cary Theater Box Office, 122 E. Chatham St., Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. If still available, tickets may be purchased at the door at each venue beginning one hour prior to the event. A satellite box office is open at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Mondays 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Will Call tickets may be picked up at the respective venue beginning one hour before the event. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.etix.com. Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Parkway | (919) 462-2025 Located among 14 acres of stately pines and beautifully situated next to Symphony Lake, the Amphitheatre blends with its natural setting as one of the most distinctive performing arts venues in the southeast. With a capacity for 7,000 people, patrons can enjoy seats on the spacious lawn or the specially designed Crescent deck. The season runs April through October with a variety of performances, concerts and movies. For more information, visit www. boothamphitheatre.com Hours: Sunrise to sunset, except on event days.