Cary's sprayground to open Monday

Cary's first and only sprayground is set to open for the season on Monday.

This summer, kids will have several months to wear themselves out at the sprayground, which sits right next to the playground. The sprayground will operate full time from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily, starting Monday and through Sept. 15. It's designed for kids ages 12 and younger. It's free.

Here are some instructions for operating the sprayground if you go, courtesy of the town of Cary: "Once children arrive to the sprayground, they will find a series of seven water features; four spray sequences each with a predetermined three-feature pattern. There is a manual start by visitors with a 'Press and Play' button located on the sprayground. Each sequence runs for four minutes. After completion, it will start a new sequence when a visitor pushes the 'Play' button again."

Parking is located at the back parking lot of Jack Smith Park. Dogs are not permitted in the sprayground, however, leashed dogs are permitted in the park, according to a press release. There is no lifeguard on duty. Swimsuits and/or appropriate attire must be worn at all times, and swim diapers must be worn by children not potty trained.

The park is named after Cary’s longest serving current member of the Cary Town Council, Jack Smith. He was first elected by citizens in 1989. The 50-acre tract was formerly the Bartley family farm.