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Park District News
Kaper Park and Lions Park
Revitalization Projects
The Kaper and Lions Park revitalization projects were
identified as priorities in the 2016 Comprehensive Mas-
ter Plan (CMP) Update. Throughout the summer while
working with Upland Design, plans of each park were
developed using information gathered during the
CMP process. The plans provide for the improvement
of aging amenities, replacement of park features,
and the addition of support facilities. Plans were pre-
sented for review, and feedback was collected at a
public open house for residents in September. At the
October 12 special board meeting the Park Board of
Commissioners accepted the final schematic designs
for both park projects.
One item that the plans address is the replacement
of Timbertown at Kaper Park. Timbertown is approxi-
mately 24 years old and despite the maintenance,
upkeep, and monthly inspections by Park District staff,
the playground has reached the end of its useful life.
Replacing this community icon is a challenge. The
Park District, with input from residents, has chosen an
option that it hopes will bring the same type of “wow”
factor to children that Timbertown always elicited.
The Kaper Park and Lions Park projects will be bid late
winter 2018 with construction to begin summer 2018.
Both are expected to be complete by year end 2018.
Proposed Improvements at Kaper Park
• Playground Area/Replacement of Timbertown
• Restroom / Storage Building
• Splash Pad
• New Walk from the Parking Lot to the Playground
• Community Synergy with a Crosswalk and Safety
Beacon at Georgetown Drive
Future Site Elements
• Picnic Pavilion Shelter
• Walking Trail and Connections
Proposed Improvements at Lions Park
• Refurbished Plaza with Picnic Shelter, Benches,
and Spectator Bleachers
• Renovation and Expansion of Restrooms and
Concession building
• Ballfield Renovations: Clay Infields, Chainlink Fence
Backstops with 50′ High Safety Netting, Metal
Dugout Shades
• Lacrosse and Football Field Improvements
Future Site Elements:
• Sports Lighting at Existing Soccer Fields
• Bandshell ADA Improvements
• Walking Trail and Community Connections
• Trail Interpretive Stations
• Left Turn lane Expansion at Silver Lake Road
The final schematic designs for each park are in the
Planning & Development section of our website,
carypark.com.
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Disc Golf Course
Coming to Hoffman Park
The Cary Park District is in the process of developing an
18-hole disc golf course at Hoffman Park. Resident interest
for a disc golf course came out of the 2016 Comprehen-
sive Master Plan Update development. The course will
consist of 18 holes and a 6-hole “short course” with the
first tees near the dog park. It is designed to be appreci-
ated by families, teens and young adults as well as be
challenging yet enjoyable by players of all ages and
abilities.
Since spring 2017 the Park District along with commu-
nity volunteers have been removing exotic underbrush,
performing general site cleanup, and seeding with prairie
and meadow grass. This summer construction of small
concrete tee pads and target inserts were installed. After
a season of grow-in on the course, we anticipate an
August 2018 grand opening of the Disc Golf Course at
Hoffman Park.
For more information, including a map of the course, visit
carypark.com. If you would like to receive updates on
these park projects, please subscribe to receive our
e-newsletters through our website.
In Memoriam - Larry Phalin
Larry Phalin, the Park District’s first
President and longtime friend passed
away in October. In 1971 he and his
wife Pat spearheaded the referendum
for the creation of the park district and
made the desire to have a public pool
available for residents a reality.
Larry was the first and longtime Board
President (current President Emeritus)
and served on the Board until 1991. His
dedication to parks and recreation in Cary provided the
leadership during the early years of the park district. As
President, Larry was an inspiration on the Park Board and
worked to ensure the District had a solid financial struc-
ture to sustain its parks and programs. And as a result, the
Park District has grown to 52 parks and approximately 846
acres of trail and open spaces.