Community Connections Program
Empowering local businesses to make an impact where people gather, play, and grow.
Paucek and Lage
About Cary Park District
Since1971,theCaryParkDistricthasbeendedicatedtoenhancingthequalityoflifeforresidents through exceptional recreational experiences, beautiful parks, and welcoming facilities Serving morethan21,000residentsacrossCary,TroutValley,OakwoodHills,andLakeintheHills,thePark District provides hundreds of affordable and accessible programs each season that inspire healthy,active,andconnectedlifestyles
Fromyouthsportsandfitnessclassestoculturalprogramsandcommunity-widespecialevents, there’s something for everyone to enjoy The Park District also maintains a variety of premier facilities,includingtheParkDistrictPreschool,FoxfordHillsGolfClub,SunburstBayAquaticCenter, andtheCommunityCenter.
Through thoughtful planning, innovative programming, and strong community partnerships, the Cary Park District continues to create opportunities that bring people together and make Cary a vibrantplacetolive,play,andgrow.
The Power of Partnership
SponsorshipsplayavitalroleinsupportingtheCaryParkDistrict’smissiontoprovidehigh-quality recreationalexperiencesforall.Communityandbusinesspartnershipshelpmakeprogramsand events more accessible, enhance facilities, and allow the District to continue offering affordable opportunitiesforpeopletostayactiveandengaged.
When local businesses invest in the Park District, they invest in the community’s well-being. Sponsorships not only enrich the experiences of thousands of residents each year but also give businesses a meaningful way to connect with the people who live, work, and play in the area.
Sponsors benefit from increased brand visibility, positive community recognition, and the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to supporting local initiatives that make Cary a betterplaceforeveryone
Events
The Cary Park District offers a variety of different seasonal events each year for kids through adultsofallages.Youreventsponsorshipprovidesyourbusinesswiththefollowingexposure:
Opportunitytohaveatableattheeventwithyourmarketingmaterialsandpromotionalitems
Your logo will be placed on the following marketing materials: Program Guide, Website, and Posters
Youwillreceiveatag/mentiononallsocialmediapostsabouttheevent
Breakfast with the Bunny - $200
March/April
TargetAudience:Familieswithyoungchildren
Egg My Yard - $100
March/April
TargetAudience:Familieswithyoungchildren
Note:Notableopportunityavailable
Easter Candy Hunt Under the Stars - $150 March/April
TargetAudience:Familieswithyoungchildren
Concerts in the Park - $500 each
Throughoutthesummer
Target Audience: Families with kids of all ages, tweensandteens,adults,andactiveseniors
Bonus: A (3x6 ft) banner displayed on the bandshellduringtheconcert
Hayrides at Hoffman Park - $200 each weekend
7 hayride sessions each weekend with 140 participantsperweekend
September-October
TargetAudience:Familieswithkidsofallages
Note: No table opportunity available, but can hang sponsor-provided banner from wagon duringhayrides.
More Events
Fall-a-Palooza
October/November
Target Audience: Families with kids of all ages andadults.
PettingZooSponsor(1):$750
FacePaintingSponsor(1):$400
ActivitiesSponsor(3):$500
Visit with Santa at Foxford Hills - $300
Onlytwosponsortablesavailable
December
TargetAudience:Familieswithyoungchildren
Santa’s Workshop - $300
December
TargetAudience:Familieswithyoungchildren
Note:Notableopportunityavailable
You’ve Been Elfed - $100
December
TargetAudience:Familieswithyoungchildren
Note:Notableopportunityavailable
PJ’s and Pancakes/Pizza with Santa$200 each
December
TargetAudience:Familieswithyoungchildren
Note:Twoseparateevents
BecomeapartofStars‘NStripesFest2026,acommunity celebration that brings in over 10,000 visitors with live music, delicious food, and dazzling fireworks! Make a big impact in our community through sponsorship and a memorablenightforeveryone.
Entertainment Sponsor
$3,000 - Only 1 available
Stagenamingrights
Logoandbannerdisplayedonstage
Bannerinbeertent(sponsortoprovide)
RecognitionfromtheEntertainmentStagefive(5) timesthroughouttheevent
Boothspace(complimentary8-foottableif requested)
LogointheStars‘NStripesFestpromotions:Park Districtwebsite,socialmedia,e-mailnewsletters,and posters
Complimentaryhalf-pageadinoneParkDistrict seasonalbrochure
LogoonStars‘NStripesFestt-shirts
Five(5)complimentaryStars‘NStripesFestt-shirts Parkingpassesforupto2vehicles
Red Level Sponsor - $1,000
Bannerinbeertent(sponsortoprovide)
RecognitionfromtheEntertainmentStagethree(3) timesthroughouttheevent
Boothspace(complimentary8-foot tableif requested)
LogointheStars‘NStripesFestpromotions:Park Districtwebsite,socialmedia,e-mailnewsletters,and posters
LogoonStars‘NStripesFestt-shirts
Three(3)complimentaryStars‘NStripesFestt-shirts Parkingpassesforupto2vehicles
White Level Sponsor - $500
Bannerinbeertent(sponsortoprovide)
LogointheStars‘NStripesFestpromotions:Park Districtwebsite,socialmedia,e-mailnewsletters,and posters
Blue Level Sponsor - $250
LogointheStars‘NStripesFestpromotions:Park Districtwebsite,socialmedia,e-mailnewsletters,and posters
Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center is an award-winning facility that brings in thousands of visitors of all ages every summer It hosts several pool-themed events, a swim school, is a swim meet location for local swim teams, and has a party room for private events Sunburst Bay has over 70,000 visitorsayear.
Pool Events
Your event sponsorship provides your business with thefollowingexposure:
Tableattheeventwithyourmarketingmaterials andpromotionalitems
Your logo will be placed on the following marketing materials: Program Guide, Website, andPosters
You will receive a tag/mention on all social mediapostsabouttheevent
Dive In Movie Nights - $300 each Throughoutthesummer
TargetAudience:Familieswithkidsofallages
Member Appreciation Night - $250
June1
Target Audience: Families with kids of all ages, adultsandactiveseniors
Back to School Splash - $250
August8
TargetAudience:Familieswithkidsofallages
Margaritaville Day - $300
July18
Target Audience: Families with kids of all ages, adultsandactiveseniors Bonus:Logoonkooziegiveaways
Poolside Banners - $350
A (3x6 ft.) banner displayed during the pool season
Cabana Sponsor - $250
A(24x18in.)signinfrontofoneofthecabanas. 8available
Recreation
Summer Camp Presenting Sponsor - $1,000
Throughoutthesummer
TargetAudience:Familieswithkidsofallages
Logoonallsummercampmarketingmaterials
Opportunitytoincludeacouponthatwillbesent homewithparticipants2x/month(4total)
Senior Birthday Bingo - $100 or In-kind
Opportunity to call bingo that month and distributepromoitems
Providebirthdaytreats(in-kind)
Socialmediatag/mention
Sponsor-a-Senior - Any Amount
Your donation will go towards a general sponsor funddirectlyforseniors
Sponsors are recognized in each program guide followingtheirdonation
Dance Recital (Two recitals a year)
Presenting Sponsor - $1,000
Logoinclusiononallmarketingmaterials
½pageadinSeasonalProgramGuide
FullpageadinDanceRecitalProgram
1bannerinsideofrecitallocation
Opportunitytohaveatableatrehearsalnight
Co-Sponsor - $500
Logoinclusiononallmarketingmaterials
½pageadinDanceRecitalProgram
Opportunitytohaveatableatrehearsalnight
Friends & Family Sponsor - $200
Opportunity for friends and family to sponsor theirlovedoneinthedanceprogram
ShoutoutintheDanceRecitalProgram
Signedautographfromdancer(s)ofyourchoice
Around Town
Digital Screen Advertising - $300
In The Parks E-Newsletter - $100 each
Bi-weekly e-newsletter sent to over 12,000 subscribers
Includes one 700x200 px. ad; one sponsor per email
Seasonal Program Guide
Digital Guide on the Cary Park District website androutinelypromotedonsocialmedia Digital Guide is viewed online over 10,000 times perseason
If you need assistance designing your ad, our staffcanhelp
Pricing:
⅛page(375x25in)$200
¼page(375x475in)$400
½page(775x475in)$600
:30-second still image displayed on the monitor attheCommunityCenter 6-monthagreement
Banner at Lions Park Softball Fields - $300
A3x6ft.bannerononeofthethreefields
April-October
Dog Park Banner - $350
Over370members
A3x6ft bannerononeofthethreefields
June-December
Memorial Bench Moredetailstocome
AllSponsorsReceive:
RecognitioninpromotionaladsandCaryParkDistrictmediapostsrelatedtotheevent. Invitationtoattenddinnerandnetworkwithparticipants(limitedto2attendees). Namedisplayedontheeventbannerneartheclubhouseentryway. Opportunitytoincludebrandedswaginparticipantbags(minimum80items).
YournameandlogodisplayedoneventbannerandgolfcartGPSscreensduringtheevent.
Hole in One (1 Available) - $2,000
Exclusivesponsorship–onlyoneavailable.
One complimentary foursome for the event (value:$420).
Name and logo on a 48” x 48” sign prominently displayedattheevent.
Individual recognition at the participant introductionbeforetee-off.
Premium recognition in promotional ads and CaryParkDistrictmediaposts.
Opportunity to include branded swag in participantbags
Eagle (Unlimited Available) - $1,000
One complimentary foursome to Foxford Hills GolfClub(redeemableduringthe2026season).
Name and logo on a 24” x 24” sign displayed at theevent.
Swag Bag Item (2 Available) - $750
Exclusivesponsorship–limitedtotwosponsors. Nameandlogofeaturedonaselectedswagbag item(examples:t-shirt,koozie,golfaccessory).
Name and logo on a 24” x 24” sign displayed insidetheclubhousediningarea
Dinner (1 Available) - $750
Exclusivesponsorship–onlyoneavailable. Name and logo on a 24” x 24” sign displayed insidetheclubhousediningarea.
On-Course Beverage Carts (2 Available)
- $500
Exclusivesponsorship–limitedtotwosponsors Name and logo on a 24” x 24” sign displayed nearthebeveragecart
Buy a Round (of drinks)... For Everyone (1 Available) - $500
Exclusivesponsorship–onlyoneavailable.
Name and logo on a 24” x 24” sign displayed insidetheclubhousebararea. Opportunitytoprovidebusinesscardsforgolfers’ drinktickets.
Games - Putting Green or Driving Range (2 Available) - $350
Exclusivesponsorship–oneperlocation
Name and logo on a 24” x 24” sign at either the practicegreenordrivingrange
Birdie (Hole Sponsor) (9 Available) - $250
Exclusivesponsorship–oneperhole.
Option to staff your sponsored hole during the event.
Driving Range Target Sign (Unlimited Available) - $500
Nameandlogoona4’x4’signdisplayedonthe drivingrangethroughtheendofMay2026.
Dessert (Unlimited Available) - In-Kind or $250
Option to contribute $250 toward dessert or provide80portionsofdessertitems(suchaspie, cake,brownies,orcookies).
Questions? Contact us at caryparkdistrict@carypark.com
