Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Fred G. Bond Metro Park, at 310 acres, is one of the largest municipal parks in Wake County. Like an oasis in the middle of town, the park preserves the environment and offers opportunities for many types of recreation.
General Information
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Gates open by 7:30 a.m. and close at sunset. The times are posted on the gates.
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Rentals
Kiwanis and Buehler Shelter are Available for Reservation.
Bond Park Waterfront and deck have individual picnic tables with and without grills scattered throughout the area. These are intended for individual and family walk-up use (10 people or less). These areas are not available for reservation or for group gatherings and events. If you are planning a group gathering or organized event, please reserve one of our shelters.
Boathouse
Find bait, snacks, ice cream, snow cones, drinks, and more—all for sale at the beautiful Bond Park Boathouse nestled among the pines on the waterfront of Bond Lake.
Orienteering
Bond Park offers a basic orienteering course of the point-to-point variety, with a start, a series of controls to be visited, and designated finish. Use the Bond basic map with control points or the master map with the master control markers to create your own course.
Challenge Course
An outdoor learning facility, the Bond Park Challenge Course encourages individuals and groups to see their potential through a graduated progression of challenge activities that foster personal growth and improved teamwork. When not in use for a Challenge Course program, the Challenge Course Shelter is available on a first come, first served basis.
Sertoma Amphitheatre
Compost Education Center
Tree ID Trail
Lazy Daze Playground
Athletic fields
All facilities are integrated into the natural setting. Visitors may enjoy picnics, play ball on the athletic fields, see a performance in the amphitheater, walk along the trails, or play on the Lazy Daze Playground. The Bond Park Community Center, Cary Senior Center, and the Bond Park Challenge Course are within the park boundaries.
- Children’s Play Area
- Play Lawn Area
- Multi-Sport Courts: Basketball & 3 Pickleball Courts
- Community Garden
- Terraced Lawn Area
- Preserved Forest
- Pedestrian Trail
- Parking for 30 Cars
- Flight 3379 & 3378 Memorial
- Picnic Shelter (first come, first served) at playground