Open Swim Hours for the 2026 Season
Opening Weekend - May 23-25 (no lap swim)
| Saturday, May 23 | 12:00 - 5:00pm |
| Sunday, May 24 | 12:00 - 5:00pm |
| Monday, May 25 | 12:00 - 5:00pm |
Regular Season Hours
| Monday | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday* | 11:00 am - 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 6:30 pm |
| Sunday** | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Sensory Swim: 10 - 11 am |
*Members may enter at 10:00 am on Friday. Only the Reef and Splish & Splash slides are open.
**Sensory Swim is 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.
Open Swim: August 10 - 30
| Monday - Friday | 4:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
Labor Day Weekend (No lap swim)
| Saturday, September 5 | 12:00 - 5:00pm |
| Sunday, September 6 | 12:00 - 5:00pm |
| Monday, September 7 | 12:00 - 5:00pm |
Snack Shack Hours
| Monday | 12:00 - 5:00 pm 7:30 - 10:00pm |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
- The Snack Shack will close 1 hour before Sunset 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 4:00pm on June 4, June 16, July 7 and July 14 for Cary Barracuda swim meets and at 7:30 pm on June 25 for a Barracuda Swim Team event. Dates are subject to change. The “Reef” will remain open during swim meets. Changes will be posted at the admissions desk.
- Per park district policies and guidelines, children who are not yet toilet trained are required to wear a non-disposable swim diaper.
- Wristbands for Stars N’ Stripes will be required after 4:00pm on June 27.
Admission
Season Passes
Season passes will be valid from opening day until Labor Day. Passes may be purchased any time before or during the season.
| R/NR Fee | |
|---|---|
| Youth Individual Ages 3 - 17 years |
$95/$140 |
| Adult Individual Ages 18 & older |
$110/$165 |
| Senior Individual Ages 55 & older |
$95/$140 |
| Family Pass Up to 4 individuals |
$195/$290 |
| Add'l household member | $70/$100 |
Daily Admission
| R/NR Fee | |
|---|---|
| Youth/Adult/Senior | $12/$15 |
| 10 Visit Punch Pass | $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.
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 |