free Entertainment at Lions Park

concerts in the park

Rockin’ Fenderskirts

Thursday, June 15 7:00 pm

Tropixplosion

Thursday, June 22 7:00 pm

Classical Blast

Thursday, July 6 7:00 pm

Yankee Cowboy

Thursday, July 13 7:00 pm movie in the park

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Thursday, June 3 8:00 pm

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Children’s Entertainment Series

Mary Macaroni

Friday, June 23 at Noon

Scribble Monster

Friday, July 21 at Noon

1201 First Street, Cary within Cary-Grove Park carypark.com

Amenities

The Reef

S Zero depth entry leisure pool

S Variety of water play features

S Water walk

S Current channel

Parking & Trails

The Cove

S Eight 25 yard lane lap pool

S Diving boards and drop slide

S Climbing wall

S Accessible entry

Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center is accessible by walking or biking the trail system and by car with plenty of bike racks and parking in front of the building.

Hours of Operation

Opening Weekend: May 27 - June 2

Saturday, May 27 10:00 am-6:30 pm

Sunday, May 28 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Monday, May 29 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday - Friday Closed

Open Swim June 3 - August 6

Monday - Thursday 11:00 am-7:30 pm

Friday 11:00 am-6:30 pm

Saturday 10:00 am-6:30 pm

Sunday 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Lap Swim

Lap Swim Through August 6

Monday, Wednesday & Friday (2 lanes)

Saturday (4 lanes)

Sunday (8 lanes)

Everyday (3 lanes)

Open Swim: August 7 - 18

Monday - Friday 4:00-7:30 pm

Other Amenities

S Splish & Splash body flume slides

S Plenty of deck and lawn seating

S Shade sails and cabanas

S Locker rooms

S Snack Shack with plaza seating

S The Oasis party room

S Sand Volleyball Courts (located outside of Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center)

Saturday 10:00 am-6:30 pm

Sunday 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Open Swim: August 19 - September 4

Monday - Friday Closed

Saturday 10:00 am-6:30 pm

Sunday 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Labor Day: Sep. 4 10:00 am-4:30 pm

The Snack Shack will close 1 hour before Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center closes for the day. Guests must leave the facility 30-minutes after the closing announcement. The Cove lap pool will close at 4:00 pm on June 6 and 20 and July 11 and 13 for Cary Barracuda swim meets. The Reef and Splish & Splash will remain open during swim meets. Dates are subject to change. Changes will be posted at the Admissions Desk, carypark.com, and RainOut Line. The facility will close at 5:00 pm on July 4 and September 4.

6:00-8:00 am

6:00-8:00 am

8:00-10:00 am

During open swim hours listed above*

* Lap lanes are not available Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:30 pm. Lap swimmers may pay the daily fee or purchase a season pool pass to attend lap swim.

Season Passes Admission

Season passes on sale April 10 for Cary Park District residents and April 17 for non-residents. Passes may be purchased at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center (once open for the season), and at carypark.com.

Season passes will be valid from opening day until Labor Day. Passes may be purchased any time before or during the season.

Children 2 and under are free. For a family with more than four individuals, a combination of pass sales may be necessary to accommodate the needs of your family.

Rentals

Cabana Rentals

Children 2 years and under are free. To qualify for resident rates an individual must reside within the boundaries of the Cary Park District. Residents support the Park District through tax dollars. While boundaries of other taxing bodies in the community are different, you may confirm whether you are a Cary Park District resident by looking at your tax bill under the taxing bodies you support.

How to Rent

Rent one of our eight cabanas. Each one features 2 loungers, 2 chairs, a table, and water. Plus order from the concession stand from the comfort of your cabana. Fee below is per time slot.

To rent a cabana please complete a Sunburst Bay Cabana Rental Application.

To rent the Oasis or to schedule an after hours pool rental, please complete a Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center Rental Application.

Forms are found at carypark.com.

After Hours Pool Rentals

Rent Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center for your own private party. Rentals are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 10:00 pm, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, and Sunday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Oasis rental is an additional fee.

Oasis Party Room

Rent the Oasis for your summer gathering. The Oasis holds up to 40 people. It also includes a refrigerator with freezer, sink, microwave, and counter space to prepare for your gathering. Tables and chairs are included and can be set up to your specifications. Swimming is an additional fee. R/NR Fee: $50/$75 per hour

All rentals (except for cabanas) should be scheduled 7 days prior to your rental date.