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We are re-locating to the area and as we narrow down the search as to where we want to live, we are trying to consider all the variables involved.
As far as parks go, DW was down there last weekend and while driving around saw some of the parks including Fred Bond, White Oak and Davis Drive. She didn't get a chance to explore the facilities, and I'm curious what they offer, and especially how walkable they are from subdivisions in the area (such as Wellsley, Brookstone and Devereaux). We have 3 active children and I like to shoot hoops for exercise. Right now we are used to having a nice, small neighborhood park right by our house.
Also, are there any residency restrictions/requirements to use these parks? We are looking in Apex as well, so that's a consideration too.
Town of Cary site has a great breakdown on park amenities.
I don't know what the deal is on residents and non-residents, but I think the facilities are just pretty open.
I know we go to Apex Community Park any time we want to.
We would have to register in Apex if we wanted to fish.
The only time resident/non-resident comes into play is if you are paying for value-added services at local parks (like classes, the ropes course). Then non-residents sometimes pay more, but not a huge amount more. Things that are free are generally free to everyone and they don't check residency.
I absolutely LOVE Bond park and, if we were to house-hunt again we'd probably try to live with Bond Park as our backyard. Not only do they have walking trails, a fishing pond, tennis courts, and more, but they also have a community center with all sorts of classes and indoor basketball courts.
We live in Morrisville and one thing I do like about my neighborhood and house is that we back up to a greenway (walking path) that leads to Morrisville Community PArk, which has a wonderful playground, picnic shelter, tennis courts, soccer fields, walking trails, and more. My kids LOVE to walk or bike over there and play on the playground.
I would echo what the others said--you can enjoy Bond for free, but if you take classes you pay a little more as a nonresident than if you live in Cary.
Another area rich with parks is the SE Cary area. Crowder Park is county operated, with trails, picnic areas, and multiple playgrounds. The Middle Creek park complex is operated by the ToC and has Tennis, a track, fields, and playgrounds.
No shortage of parks on that side of town either.
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Thanks everyone for the responses - which subdivisions are closest to Bond Park?
Bond Pointe, Fairfax, Kenilworth, Melbourne, Shenandoah,
Weatherstone, Highland Oaks, Trappers Run, Oxxford Hunt, Fox Den, The Battery, Wood Hollow are some of the surrounding subdivisions, or within a short walk.
Nearby are Preston Forest, Preston Oaks, Cole's Creek, Glenkirk, Arlington Ridge, MacArthur Park, Providence Commons
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