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Annie Jones Park

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1414 Tarbert Drive

annie-jones-park-1-9835With tennis courts, ball fields, a playground, and picnic amenities, Annie L. Jones Park is a popular park that features the trailhead for the Annie Jones Greenway—a great place for walking, biking, jogging, or strolling. The west branch runs from McCloud Court through Annie Jones Park and across Tarbert Drive, ending at the east branch a few hundred feet from SW Cary Parkway. Come on out for a hike and a picnic!

 

Please see the table below for the current status of park facilities.

 Tennis Courts Open - first come, first served, unless reserved
 Baseball/Softball Field Open - first come, first served, unless reserved
 Basketball Courts Open - First Come, First Served
 Playground Open
 Restrooms Open

 

  • Playground in a wooded park featuring a green-and-black climbing structure with slides, rope net, and steps beneath a shade canopy, set on wood chips. A bright yellow fish-shaped play rocker sits in the foreground, with a small toy truck nearby and benches and trees in the background.
  • Annie Jones Park Tennis Courts
  • Annie Jones Park Tennis Courts
  • A sunny day at a baseball field with a game in progress. Players are spread out on the diamond, and lush green trees surround the fenced area.
  • A baseball field surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky. Players are seen on the field, with a chain-link fence in the foreground, creating a lively and sunny atmosphere.
  • Youth baseball game viewed from behind bleachers with spectators. A fenced diamond, players, and sunny sky create a lively and relaxed scene.
  • Pathway through lush green trees with a "Town of Cary Greenway: Annie Jones" sign. People walk in the distance, conveying a calm, inviting atmosphere.
  • Outdoor basketball court with a hoop and backboard on the right. Surrounded by tall trees and greenery, evoking a peaceful, secluded setting.
  • Annie Jones Park winding walking path set in the middle of fully in bloom trees

Features:

  • 6 Lighted Tennis Courts 
  • 1 Lighted Baseball/Softball Field
  • 2 Basketball Slabs
  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms
  • Trailhead parking for Annie Jones Greenway

Directions:

Google Maps directions to Annie L. Jones Park.

Park Hours:

Sunrise to Sunset. In lighted areas where visitors are participating in an approved extended-use activity, hours are extended until 30 minutes after the activity ends or 11 p.m., whichever comes first.

Tennis:

For all tennis court inquiries, contact the Cary Tennis Park at (919) 462-2061.

History and Naming

photograph of annie lee jonesAnnie Lee Jones (b.1922 – d.1989) served as town clerk, finance director, treasurer, and tax collector for the Town of Cary from 1954 to 1981. Jones, whose family roots ran deep in Cary, graduated from Cary High School. She was so esteemed for her service that in 1979, the town officially named a new park on Tarbert Drive in her honor. Mayor Fred Bond shared that “Annie has served the town well for many years… She watched the way we have spent every cent.” Over 250 people attended the dedication.