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Summer 2025

• Swim Lessons • Fitness Classes • Rentals • Special Events

• 847.474.7000 • 1201 1st St., Cary • carypark.com

SUNBURST BAY AQUATIC CENTER

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Amenities The Reef S S S S

The Cove

Zero depth entry leisure pool Variety of water play features Water walk Current channel

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Eight 25-yard lane lap pool Diving boards and drop slide Climbing wall Accessible entry

Parking & Trails

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.

Other Amenities S S S S S S S

Splish & Splash body flume slides Plenty of deck and lawn seating Shade sails and cabanas Locker rooms Snack Shack with plaza seating Oasis Party Room Sand Volleyball Courts (located outside of Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center)

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

Season Passes

Resident

Non-Resident

Youth Individual Ages 3 - 17 years

$90

$135

Adult Individual Ages 18 & older

$105

$160

Senior Individual Age 55 & older

$90

$135

Family Pass Up to 4 individuals

$190

$285

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.

Daily Admission

Resident

Non-Resident

Youth / Adult / Senior

$12

$15

Punch Pass 10 Visits

$110

$140

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.

Rules & Guidelines

Visit carypark.com for a list of Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center rules that promote a safe and fun environment for all our guests.

Rules and guidelines are also posted at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center. Thank you in advance for abiding by these rules.

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SUNBURST BAY AQUATIC CENTER

Hours of Operation Opening Weekend: May 24 - 30 Saturday, May 24

10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Sunday, May 25

10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Monday, May 26

11:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday - Friday

Closed

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Season Pass Holders Enter Early on Fridays

2025 season pass holders may enter Sunburst Bay at 10:00 am on Fridays from May 31 to August 10, 2025.

Open Swim May 31 - August 10

Open Swim: August 11 - 22

Monday

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Monday - Friday

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Tuesday

11:00 am - 8:30 pm

Saturday

10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Wednesday

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday

10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

11:00 am - 8:30 pm

Friday*

11:00 am - 6:30 pm*

* Members may enter at 10:00 am on Friday Reef and Splish & Splash slides Saturday

10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Sunday*

10:00 am - 5:30 pm Sensory Swim: 10 - 11 am*

Open Swim: August 23 - September 1 Monday - Friday

Closed

Saturday

10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Sunday

10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Labor Day: Sep. 1

11:00 am - 5:30 pm

* New this year - Sensory Swim every Sunday from 10:00 - 11:00 am. During Sensory Swim there will be no music or spray features. Whistles will only be used for emergencies.

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 10 and 24 and July 15 and 17 for Cary Barracuda swim meets and at 7:30 pm on June 12 for a Cary Barracuda Swim Team Event. The Reef and Splish & Splash will remain open during swim meets and the swim team event. Dates are subject to change. Changes will be posted at the Admissions Desk, carypark.com, and RainOut Line. On June 28 Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center will close at 1:00 pm and the reopen at 3:00 pm for Stars N’ Stripes Fest attendees.

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Lap Swim

Rentals

Lap Swim: June 2 - August 10 Monday - Friday (2 lanes)

5:30 - 7:30 am

Saturday (8 lanes)

6:00 - 8:00 am

Everyday (2 lanes)

During open swim hours listed above

Lap swimmers may pay the daily fee or purchase a season pool pass to attend lap swim.

Fun in the Sun Birthday Party Package Make your next birthday a splash! Pool parties include the use of the Oasis Room, swimming, pizza, juice boxes, and cupcakes. Parties are 2.5 hours in length with 90 minutes of swimming and 60 minutes for lunch and cupcakes. Fee is $425 for Cary Park District residents and $600 for non-residents for up to 24 guests. Additional guests (up to 40 guests) are $15 each.

To schedule a Fun in the Sun Birthday Party, please complete a Fun in the Sun Application found at carypark.com.

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Monday & Wednesday

11:00 am - 1:30 pm 2:00 - 4:30 pm

Tuesday & Thursday

11:00 am - 1:30 pm 2:00 - 4:30 pm 5:00 - 7:30 pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

11:00 am - 1:30 pm 2:00 - 4:30 pm

Cabana Rental

Rent one of our eight cabanas and enjoy a vacation-like experience. Each cabana features 2 loungers, 2 chairs, a table, and water. Plus, order from the concession stand from the comfort of your cabana. Our guest service staff will bring your order for Passholder

Non-Passholder

Monday - Thursday

$5/hour

$10/hour

Friday

$10/hour

$15/hour

Saturday

$15/hour

$20/hour

Sunday

$10/hour

$15/hour

After Hours Pool Rental

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.

Resident

Non-Resident

Reef Only

$500

$700

Cove Only

$500

$700

Whole Facility

$800

$1,000

Oasis Party Room Rental

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.

Oasis Room

Resident

Non-Resident

$50/hour

$75/hour

Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center Rental Forms Rent A Cabana

Rent The Oasis Party Room

Rent SBAC After Hours

Fun In The Sun Birthday Party

To rent a cabana, please complete a Cabana Rental Application.

To schedule an after hours pool rental, please complete a Rental Application.

To rent the Oasis, please complete a Rental Application.

To schedule an after hours pool rental, please complete a Rental Application.

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Aqua Fitness Day

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

R/NR Fee

Code

Total Body Aqua

M

6/2 - 6/23

6:15 - 7:00 pm

Lori

Reef

$36/$54

17805

Aqua Combat

W

6/4 - 6/25

6:15 - 7:00 pm

Carrie/Kim

Reef

$45/$68

17806

Surfboard Yoga Express

F

6/6 - 6/27

10:15 - 11:00 am

Sheri

Cove

$45/$68

17807

Aqua Jog & Strength Express

Sa

6/7 - 6/28

9:15 - 10:00 am

Carrie

Reef

$36/$54

17808

Total Body Aqua

M

7/7 - 7/28

6:15 - 7:00 pm

Lori

Reef

$36/$54

17809

Aqua Combat

W

7/9 - 7/30

6:15 - 7:00 pm

Carrie/Kim

Reef

$45/$68

17810

Aqua Zumba

Th

7/10-7/31

10:00 - 11:00 am

Jamie

Reef

$48/$72

17811

Aqua Jog & Strength

F

7/11 - 8/1

8:30 - 9:30 am

Kim

Reef

$48/$72

17812

Surfboard Yoga Express

F

7/11 - 8/1

10:15 - 11:00 am

Sheri

Cove

$45/$68

17813

Aqua Jog & Strength Express

Sa

7/12 - 8/2

9:15 - 10:00 am

Carrie

Reef

$36/$54

17814

Register for an entire session of a class to be guaranteed a spot. If you prefer to try one class at a time or workout as your schedule allows, you may pay the per class R/NR daily fee: $20/$30 Aqua Combat & Surfboard Yoga, $14/$21 all other aqua fitness classes. Group Fitness Unlimited Passes or punch cards are not accepted for Aqua Fitness classes.

Aqua Combat

Aqua Combat will have you striking and kicking like an MMA pro! Gain muscular strength, endurance, and coordination through water resistance training and choreographed mixed martial arts inspired movements. This takes kickboxing to a whole new level. All levels welcome. Min/Max: 4/10

Aqua Jog & Strength Express

Come out for this unique class that is held in the current channel. Walk, jog, or run against the resistance of the moving water and finish with a good stretch. All levels welcome. Min/Max: 4/20

Aqua Zumba

Aqua Zumba brings both Zumba and water resistance together in one awesome pool party! Structured like a standard Zumba class, Aqua Zumba is dancing to motivational music with unique dance moves and combinations - except it’s in water. All levels welcome.

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Surfboard Yoga

The hottest new fitness phenomenon has made its way to Sunburst Bay! Tone your body while increasing your balance, strength, flexibility, and mobility through this slow flow yoga class. What could be more relaxing than yoga on water? No paddleboard or surf experience necessary. All levels welcome. Min/Max: 4/10

Total Body Aqua

Join in on the fun and get a full body workout with Total Body Aqua! This class will incorporate different exercises and techniques that will work all major muscle groups. This class is a great cardiovascular workout and strength builder. All levels welcome. Min/Max: 4/20

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SUNBURST SWIM SCHOOL

Sunburst Swim School is a unique program that challenges participants to learn and grow as a swimmer, starting with the basics of water safety and building a skill set that enables swimmers to be safe in aquatic settings, and even advance to competitive levels if they choose. The swim instructor team is diligently trained by experienced instructors and Swim School coordinators. With safety being the program’s priority, lifeguards are always on duty while swimmers are in class.

Sunburst Swim School offers 7 levels S S S S

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Guppies Starfish Goldfish Dolphins

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Stingrays Sharks Pre-Swim Team

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Swim Lesson Registration Deadline

The deadline for swim lesson registration is 48 hours before the session begins.

Swim Lesson Rules

A letter will be sent to parents following enrollment in the swim lesson program. Please refer to this letter for important information on lessons, rules, and guidelines.

Swim Lesson Cancellations

Always assume lessons will be held. In the event of questionable weather, visit carypark.com and click on the RainOutLine banner on the home page. There you may select to receive text alerts, e-mail alerts, or you can download the app. You may call 847.639.6200 to hear a recorded message of updates.

Unless otherwise listed, cancellations due to inclement weather will usually be made up on the Thursday within the session.

Make-ups or refunds will not be granted if the participant does not show up for a scheduled lesson that is held.

SUNBURST SWIM SCHOOL RainOutLine Receive weather related program and facility information at your fingertips. Areas include: Community Center Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center Preschool & ET KidZone Sites Athletic Fields Walnut Hollow Disc Golf Course Dog Park Camp ECHO

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Guppies - Swim With Me

Stingrays - Stroke Development

Starfish - Water Exploration

Sharks - Stroke Refinement

Parent & Child Swimmers explore the water accompanied by a parent or guardian. The purpose of this course is to give young swimmers a positive introduction to swimming. Instructors will provide structured lessons including skills such as blowing bubbles, bobbing underwater (not required), and kicking feet!

Participants can expect to play games and sing songs, all while introducing their little swimmer to the pool! Max 12/session

Preschool Age Swimmers gain comfort in the water without being accompanied by a parent. This level gives young swimmers an opportunity to learn about water safety, while also learning basic skills that are all performed with direct support from instructors. Skills will include blowing bubbles, bobbing underwater, floating with support, kicking feet, and more! Level requirements include willingness to get in the pool with instructors.

Max 12/session

Goldfish - Water Independence

Preschool & School Age, Teenagers, Adults Swimmers will learn basic swimming safety and survival skills, including but not limited to, floating without assistance, treading water, and combining arm and leg action to perform freestyle and backstroke swimming. Level requirements include being comfortable in 3-5 ft. of water, blowing bubbles, and willingness to bob head underwater without assistance.

Max 20/session

School Age, Teenagers, Adults Swimmers will be exposed to all four competitive swimming strokes. Instructors will focus on refining swimmer’s freestyle and backstroke skills, while giving swimmers foundational knowledge on breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers will also review treading water and headfirst entries. Level requirements include confident ability to perform freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke without assistance. Max 16/session

School Age, Teenagers, Adults Swimmers will practice stroke drills to improve their ability to perform the four competitive swimming strokes. Swimmers will also improve their endurance in this level by swimming laps. This level will also introduce flip turns, diving off swim blocks, and more! Level requirements include knowledge of all four competitive strokes and ability to swim at least 25 yards without stopping. Max 12/session

Pre-Swim Team

School Age, Teenagers, Adults Swimmers will perform all four competitive swim strokes proficiently. Swimmers will also be introduced to swim team practice structure and terminology. Swimmers can expect to swim several laps of each stroke during a lesson, in addition to practicing drills and swim team skills such as flip turns and dives.

Level requirements include ability to perform all four competitive strokes, and ability to swim at least 200 yards during a 45- minute lesson. Max 12/session

Dolphins - Stroke Introduction

School Age, Teenagers, Adults Swimmers will improve their freestyle and backstroke abilities, as well as be introduced to breaststroke. This level will also revisit treading water, and introduce headfirst entries.

Swimmers can expect to gain endurance in the pool at this level. Level requirements include prior knowledge and ability to perform freestyle and backstroke without assistance. Max 16/session

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Semi-Private Swim Lessons

All ages Instructor: Staff Min/Max: 2/4 per instructor

Semi-private swim lessons offer individualized instruction for all ability levels from Goldfish through Stingrays.

Descriptions for each level can be found on page 15. Unfortunately, there are no make-ups or refunds if the participant does not show up for a scheduled lesson.

Days

Dates

Time

Goldfish

Dolphins

Stingrays

R/NR Fee

Saturday

5/31-6/21

8:00-8:45 am

17694

17704

17714

$156/$234

Mon/Wed

6/2-6/11

8:15-9:00 am

17696

17706

17716

$156/$234

Mon/Wed

6/2-6/11

6:15-7:00 pm

17695

17705

17715

$156/$234

Mon/Wed

6/16-6/25

8:15-9:00 am

17698

17708

17718

$156/$234

Mon/Wed

6/16-6/25

6:15-7:00 pm

17697

17707

17717

$156/$234

Mon/Wed

7/7-7/16

8:15-9:00 am

17700

17710

17720

$156/$234

Mon/Wed

7/7-7/16

6:15-7:00 pm

17699

17709

17719

$156/$234

Saturday

7/12-8/2

8:00-8:45 am

17701

17711

17721

$156/$234

Mon/Wed

7/21-7/30

8:15-9:00 am

17700

17710

17720

$156/$234

Mon/Wed

7/21-7/30

6:15-7:00 pm

17702

17712

17722

$156/$234

Private Swim Lessons

All ages Instructor: Staff Min/Max: 1/5 Private swim lessons offer one-on-one instruction for students at any age and ability level.

Unfortunately, there are no make-ups or refunds if the participant does not show up for a scheduled lesson.

Days

Dates

Time

Any Level

R/NR Fee

Saturday

5/31-6/21

8:00-8:45 am

17724

$196/$294

Mon/Wed

6/2-6/11

6:15-7:00 pm

17725

$196/$294

Mon/Wed

6/2-6/11

8:15-9:00 am

17726

$196/$294

Mon/Wed

6/16-6/25

6:15-7:00 pm

17727

$196/$294

Mon/Wed

6/16-6/25

8:15-9:00 am

17728

$196/$294

Mon/Wed

7/7-7/16

6:15-7:00 pm

17729

$196/$294

Mon/Wed

7/7-7/16

8:15-9:00 am

17730

$196/$294

Saturday

7/12-8/2

8:00-8:45 am

17731

$196/$294

Mon/Wed

7/21-7/30

6:15-7:00 pm

17732

$196/$294

Mon/Wed

7/21-7/30

8:15-9:00 am

17733

$196/$294

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Sunburst Swim School offers 7 levels!

Turn to page 15 for descriptions.

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Group Lessons

Days

Dates

Time

Guppies

Starfish

Goldfish Dolphins Stingrays

M-W

6/9-6/18

9:10-9:55 am

17734

17748

17762

17774

M-W

6/9-6/18

10:05-10:50 am

17735

17749

17763

17775

17786

M/W

6/9-6/18

5:15-6:00 pm

17736

17750

17764

17776

17787

M-W

6/23-7/2

9:10-9:55 am

17737

17751

17765

17777

M-W

6/23-7/2

10:05-10:50 am

17738

17752

17766

17778

17788

M/W

6/23-7/2

5:15-6:00 pm

17739

17753

17767

17779

17789

M-W

7/7-7/16

9:10-9:55 am

17740

17754

17768

17780

M-W

7/7-7/16

10:05-10:50 am

17741

17755

17769

17781

17790

M/W

7/7-7/16

5:15-6:00 pm

17742

17756

17770

17782

17791

M-W

7/21-7/30

9:10-9:55 am

17743

17757

17771

17783

M-W

7/21-7/30

10:05-10:50 am

17744

17758

17772

17784

17792

M/W

7/21-7/30

5:15-6:00 pm

17745

17759

17773

17785

17793

Sa

5/31-6/21

8:55-9:30 am

17746

17760

$72/$108

Sa

7/12-8/2

8:55-9:30 am

17747

17761

$72/$108

Scuba Discovery

Ages: 10 years & older Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the “dive” into a certification course then this experience is for you! While not a scuba certification course, Scuba Discovery is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. This class is taught by PADI certified divers.

Participants must be at least 10 years old and no prior scuba diving experience is necessary. All equipment is provided.

Instructor: Crystal Blue Diving Staff Min/Max: 2/4

Sharks

Pre-Swim Team

R/NR FEE $136/$204

17794

17798

$136/$204 $72/$108 $136/$204

17795

17799

$136/$204 $72/$108 $136/$204

17796

17800

$136/$204 $72/$108 $136/$204

17797

17801

$136/$204 $72/$108

Sound Bath and Guided Meditation Under the Stars

Ages: 14 years & older Come join us for a meditative and healing experience at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center. Participants will be “bathed” in resonant sounds using instruments like gongs, singing bowls, chimes and drums. Sound baths are great for anxiety and stress relief and often times provide a sense of peace and tranquility. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket and a pillow. Participants can enjoy this experience either floating around the pool or relaxing on a lounge chair on the deck.

Instructor: Nancy Meyers with Happy Hour Yoga

CODE

DAY

DATE

TIME

17802

Sa

6/14

9:00-10:00 am $60/$90

R/NR FEE CODE

DAY

DATE

TIME

R/NR FEE

17803

Sa

7/12

9:00-10:00 am $60/$90

17857

Th

7/24

8:45-9:45 pm

$35/$53

17804

Sa

8/2

9:00-10:00 am $60/$90

17858

Su

8/17

8:45-9:45 pm

$35/$53

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