Project Updates

Summer 2024 - Park Open

There are a few select areas where work is still occurring but overall the park is open.

The construction bid award for the park was approved by Council on March 10, 2022. Park construction began in May 2022 and open in February 2024.

Project Scope

The park’s rolling topography, mature tree canopy, and existing creeks provide the opportunity to integrate park features within this natural setting. Due to these existing natural conditions, and their associated buffers and steep slopes, the McCrimmon Park has a nature theme. The park program is designed to serve all age groups with a focus on facilities that have small footprints and can be clustered on the flatter ridges.

• The entrance and major park development will occur from Cary Glen Boulevard, connecting the park to adjacent neighborhoods
• On-street parking as well as parking lot (+/- 60 spaces total)
• Lighted tennis courts (6) and lighted pickleball courts (6)
• Distinctive bridge/trail connection across the central valley to encourage travel between both sides of the park
• Playground with a nature theme and natural play elements
• Shelter, restroom and other shade structures
• Community garden
• Paved loop trails - Connection to Morris Branch Greenway and Amberly
• Public art includes hammock art designed for teens

For more features and information, visit the Facilities Page for the Neighborhood Park on McCrimmon Parkway.

Project Background

This 20-acre neighborhood park site is located at the southeast corner of Green Level Church Road and McCrimmon Parkway in northwest Cary. The site was purchased in 2007 with a portion of the funding coming from a $700,000 grant from the Wake County Open Space Preservation Program.

Master planning for this park and the park on Carpenter Fire Station Road started in the fall of 2017. Public involvement included public information meetings in January and November of 2018; an online questionnaire for public input; a Citizens Resource Team which met three times to provide input on the proposed program and plans; and presentations to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources and Public Art Advisory Boards. On June 27, 2019, the Cary Town Council approved the master plan and master plan report for the Neighborhood Park on McCrimmon Parkway along with the master plan for the park on Carpenter Fire Station Road. Construction funding for these parks is included in the Parks Bond approved by Cary voters in October 2019.

McCrimmon Parkway Park Site

Project Cost and Schedule

Budget: $10,100,000 for design and construction. 

Funding comes from Recreation Payment In Lieu-West Funds and the Parks Bonds approved by voters in October 2019.

• Spring 2022: Begin Construction
• Summer 2024: Completion 

Related Project

Project Page for the Neighborhood Park on Carpenter Fire Station Road

Contact

Email: 311@carync.gov