Carpenter Fire Station Road Neighborhood Park Splash Pad
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · confirmed against the parks department
Where: 7119 Carpenter Fire Station Rd, Cary, North Carolina
Season: Mid-May - September 21, weather permitting
Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
Cost: free
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This newer neighborhood park's splash pad features custom misting arches that form a whimsical tunnel of water designed for all ages and abilities. The park also offers a shaded playground, dog park, and lighted sports courts.
When to go. Peak summer highs in Cary average 90°F. Mornings and late afternoons are far more comfortable than the middle of the day, and shade is worth planning around.
How long it's open. Roughly 20 weeks a year, from May to September. Seasons shift year to year and municipal pads often close early for maintenance, so check before a long drive.
If this one's closed or packed
Splash pads close for maintenance, run short seasons and fill up on hot weekends. There are 0 other pads within 5 miles and 12 within 15. These are the ones worth the drive — ranked by shade, toilets and cost first, then by how close they are: