All are free for all ages and open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.
Splash pads offer a quick water alternative to cooling off in the pool.Needing to entertain the little ones, but are on a budget? There is enough to do in our area to keep your summer full with some treats here and there, of course.įirst up, splash pads.
Finally, the restrooms are very clean and roomy, and have water fountains and a nearby hand shower for spraying off the treated water.ĭespite being super busy on a weekend morning, I look forward to bringing the girls back here one day. Vollis Simpson’s folksy art sculptures take center stage as you park near the playground. Many benches and shaded picnic tables also scatter the perimeter. The park features several ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs, and a large open grassy field down from the playground. Young trees surrounded by half-walls create nice sitting areas for parents. The Town of Cary parks always impress me with their attention to landscaping, public art, and availability of public restrooms. Though she didn’t climb up very far, she enjoyed climbing alongside the bigger kids.
She tried multiple times to climb the hardest section of the rock before trying her hand at the flatter sides. Large natural rocks surround the structure which sits upon a rubbery surface. The park’s rock climbing structure is at the far end of the park. Boy, do they LOVE a tire swing!Īnd, my oldest daughter loves rock climbing! She’s pretty fearless and persistent, and loves the challenge that rock climbing presents. When I wasn’t poking my head around parents and play things to keep an eye on the girls, I was pushing the girls on the tire swing. The regular swings, baby swings, and tire swing are located near the perimeter of the park. The bigger kid playground features a tall spider web climbing net, challenging curved climbing ladders, gyro spinners, slides, and stepping stones.
The smaller kid playground features several slides, a small rock climbing wall, sails for shade, and a curved climbing ladder. Picnic tables with umbrellas, clean restroom facilities, large pavilion, and half-walls for sitting are adjacent to the splash pad.Īfter my kids tired of the splash pad they played on the playground areas and rock climbing structure. The splash pad features tall buckets that dump, gentle water fountains, circular misting fountains, and maneuverable water guns. Luckily, some friends saved a table under the pavilion for our group to stash our gear while out playing. We arrived at the park at 10am when the splash pad opened. Jack Smith Park features a splash pad, multiple playgrounds for all ages, a rock climbing structure, walking trails, and a dog park. If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for outdoor fun, this is the park! Jack Smith Park is located at 9725 Penny Rd and opened towards the end of last summer. Back in June, my sister and niece visited the same weekend we planned a trip to Jack Smith Park with our Raleigh Jaycee friends.