Community Projects Bond

Parks and Recreation Bond

On November 5, 2024, Cary citizens will vote for or against a $560 million Parks and Recreation Bond. If passed, it would pave the way to move ahead on six unique community projects. Learn more about each project below.

Learn more about Cary's 2024 bond referendum. | A group of children and adults enjoy a sunny day in a forest by a stream. Some stand on a wooden platform, while others wade in the water.
June 25, 2024
Asian Garden - Cary Bond '24 Community Project - A serene Japanese garden features a curved wooden bridge over a calm pond. Vibrant autumn foliage in red, orange, and green is reflected in the water. Large rocks and a traditional stone lantern add to the tranquil and picturesque scene.
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Asian Garden Master Plan

Allocating $10 million, a master plan would be developed and executed to construct a 1- to 2-acre Asian garden, reflecting traditional elements such as water features, rock gardens, winding paths, bridges, and meditation areas. This garden encourages culture sharing and education while honoring the remarkable Asian population (20%+) who proudly call Cary home.
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June 25, 2024
Cary Tennis Park and Pickleball Expansion - A modern sports stadium with a large, partially covered seating area. Spectators are seated in rows of blue chairs. The roof features wooden slats, and lush green fields and trees are visible in the background. The scene is under a clear, blue sky.
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Cary Tennis Park and Pickleball Expansion

Plans totaling $60 million would expand the Cary Tennis Park clubhouse and stadium while adding 25-30 new pickleball courts. This expansion aims to significantly expand tennis and pickleball access for all Cary citizens and create more opportunities for hosting regional and national competitions.
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August 2, 2023
Mills Park Community Center - A modern building with extensive glass windows and wooden elements is surrounded by lush greenery. In front, colorful letters spell out "MILLS PARK" along the pathway where people are walking.
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Mills Park Community Center

A $150 million multi-purpose center in western Cary designed to cater to the needs and interests of people of all ages and backgrounds. The vision is for a community center that provides a wide range of facilities and programs, and includes access to basketball courts, senior activities, an indoor playground, multi-use classrooms plus ceramic studio, aerobic gyms, space for fitness and weight training, plus a walking track.
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June 25, 2024
Earnest Jones Park Master Plan - A sunny day at a rustic farm with a wooden house and lush greenery. People are walking on a gravel path towards the house, while others are engaged in activities like gardening and socializing. Solar panels and planting beds are visible in the background.
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Nature Park Master Plan

Following its purchase with funds from the 2019 Shaping Cary’s Tomorrow Bond, this 217-acre former farmland on Earnest Jones Road in Chatham County would become a future park aimed to offer an immersive experience while protecting and preserving open space and natural elements. The $10 million project may include basic amenities such as hiking trails, restrooms, and parking. Additionally, it may involve stabilizing the historic home site within the park boundaries.
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June 25, 2024
Sports & Recreation Community Center - Cary Bond '24 Community Project - An expansive, modern building with a sweeping, curved roof covered in solar panels. The building features large glass windows and wooden accents. A well-manicured lawn with contemporary metal sculptures and people relaxing can be seen in the foreground.
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Sports & Recreation Community Center

A $300 million multi-generational sports and recreation community center situated in the redeveloping South Hills district. Planned features would include a 70,000-square-foot community center with amenities for seniors, an esports center equipped with gaming stations and streaming facilities, and an 80,000-square-foot sports center with 8 multi-purpose courts.
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Why Bonds? Why Now?

Map of Cary, with its districts, outlining each project's location.
  • Bond referendums have been integral to Cary’s finance strategy for more than 100 years and will remain a key funding source for years to come. They help sustain all that makes Cary, Cary.
  • Bonds reflect Cary’s proactive and responsive approach. If approved, the 2024 Cary Community Bond Referendum will continue the implementation of the Imagine Cary Community Plan that began with the passing of the 2019 Shaping Cary’s Tomorrow Bonds.
  • The 2024 bonds represent the next step in a series of actions, including future bond votes, necessary to execute Cary’s citizen-led vision.
  • Recreational facilities such as community centers, sports complexes, and public outdoor spaces significantly bolster the local economy. In North Carolina alone, outdoor recreation contributes $14.6 billion annually, supporting 146,000 jobs and generating $5.2 billion in wages.* The robust participation in outdoor activities underscores the vital role these facilities would play in enhancing Cary’s well-being and economic vitality.

*NC Department of Commerce and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis

Although it becomes difficult to accurately predict the future the further out we go, we offer project date ranges as our best pre-referendum estimates based on current conditions including: the economy, community priorities; access to and costs of products, materials, and services; and the capacity of the Town to take on the project. As conditions change, some project date ranges may also change.

HOUSING BOND

The 2024 Housing Bond furthers the goals of the Imagine Cary Community Plan and the Cary Housing Plan, helping to ensure all citizens can enjoy the high quality of life Cary has to offer.

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