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Marla Dorrel Park
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Marla Dorrel Park is home to Kids Together Playground, an inclusive multi-sensory play environment with the Katal dragon climber, basketball and multi-use slabs, pop-up skate area, public art, misting garden, shelter, restrooms, and a trail connection to MacDonald Woods Park.
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What address or entrance should I use for Marla Dorrel Park?
111 Thurston Drive, Cary, NC 27518. The entire park is closed through August 7, 2026 for repaving; do not travel for playground or misting-garden access until Cary posts reopening.
Where should I park for Marla Dorrel Park?
Do not use the Thurston Drive park lot during the full repaving closure. After reopening, use 111 Thurston Drive and follow signs for Kids Together Playground and the shelter.
When is Marla Dorrel Park open?
Normally open sunrise to sunset, but the entire park is closed July 20-August 7, 2026 for repaving. Normal hours resume only after the Town confirms reopening.
Is Marla Dorrel Park free?
General park, inclusive playground, misting garden, courts, trail, art, and ordinary picnic access are free when open. The picnic shelter requires a reservation for guaranteed use.
Are there restrooms at Marla Dorrel Park?
Park restrooms are unavailable during the full closure. After reopening, facilities are located near the developed playground and shelter area.
What accessibility information should I know about Marla Dorrel Park?
Kids Together Playground was designed for integrated play among children with varied physical and developmental abilities. Repaving may affect routes temporarily, so reassess exact access after reopening.
What are the paths or trails like at Marla Dorrel Park?
A park trail crosses near a stream and small wetland and reaches a pedestrian overpass linking MacDonald Woods Park. All internal routes are unavailable during repaving.
What can families do at Marla Dorrel Park?
The inclusive playground's sensory, climbing, imaginative, and social spaces are the main family draw, with Katal the dragon, misting garden, courts, art, shelter, and nearby nature connections.
Can I bring a dog to Marla Dorrel Park?
No recreational access is permitted during the closure. After reopening, keep dogs leashed and away from playground activity, misting features, reserved shelter use, and sensitive stream areas.
Can I picnic at Marla Dorrel Park?
Tables and a reservable shelter support family meals when the park is open. The shelter and all picnic access are unavailable during repaving.
What landmarks or areas should I look for at Marla Dorrel Park?
Look for Kids Together Playground, Katal the dragon, inclusive multi-sensory play areas, misting garden, public art, basketball and multi-use slabs, pop-up skate area, and MacDonald Woods overpass.
What closures or conditions can affect Marla Dorrel Park?
The entire park is closed July 20-August 7, 2026 for repaving. Treat playground, misting garden, restrooms, courts, trail, shelter, and parking as unavailable until the Town posts reopening.
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