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Pleasant Park

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Short Summary
Pleasant Park is open year-round from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, with fields, courts, and restrooms accessible starting at 6:30 am. The park features a 1.5-acre Enchanted Forest, multiple sports courts, and facilities for community events, with additional amenities like a splash pad opening in May 2024.
Detailed Summary
Pleasant Park is officially open and ready for you to enjoy! Located at 3400 Pleasant Plains Road, the park operates daily from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM, with fields, courts, and restrooms accessible starting at 6:30 AM. The park features a variety of amenities, including six multi-purpose fields, six pickleball courts, four tennis courts, and four basketball courts. For those looking for a fun splash experience, Splashlantis is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM when in operation. You can find more details about current schedules and reservations on our website. In addition to the recreational facilities, the park boasts an enchanting 1.5-acre forest with nine inclusive play villages, catering to all ages and abilities. There are also two shelters, a field house with meeting rooms, and restroom facilities. As we continue to enhance Pleasant Park, please note that future developments will include baseball and softball fields, a cross-country course, and other amenities, with specific timelines to be announced. Looking ahead, we are excited to launch a pilot initiative on January 1, 2026, aimed at extending morning operational hours and keeping park gates open at all times. This initiative will last for up to eight months, allowing us to assess how these changes benefit our community. For additional information about park features, rentals, and updates, please visit our website or reach out directly to the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department. Your engagement and feedback are invaluable as we strive to make Pleasant Park a vibrant space for everyone.
Pleasant Park

Pleasant Park

Park Details

Take a look at the FAQ's below.

Park Features:

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Shelter

Learn more about Field Rentals

View the Pleasant Park map

Learn more about Splashlantis

Pleasant Park Field Map

Park Maintenance Updates

  1. Community Notice: Pilot Initiative on Operational Hours and Park Gate Operations

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Town will launch a pilot initiative to expand
morning operational hours. This pilot will run up to eight months and will
include the opening of all park entrance gates during all hours. Read
on...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of operation?

Pleasant Park main gates are open from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, year round.

Hours of Operation for Basketball and Pickleball Courts

During the public engagement process and final approval of park design, it was
determined that lighting for sports courts and facilities would not be placed
in close proximity to existing residential use. The unlit basketball and
pickleball courts open at sunrise, and close approximately 30 minutes after
sunset.

What amenities are offered at this park?

Which park amenities are not yet constructed?

A future phase of construction (timing to be determined) is planned to
include:

Will my athletic league be able to practice and play here?

Yes! The demand for athletic fields in the area is higher than ever. Beginning
November 6th, Pleasant Park will be available to accommodate a variety of
athletic events throughout the year. Town programs will take priority when it
comes to field usage, and times will also be designated for open public play.
Athletic organizations and other private groups will have the opportunity to
rent field space for tournaments and league play, just as they do for fields
in our other parks. Long term rental requests are submitted to the Town twice
each year. For more information about field rentals, groups should contact
Patrick Fitzsimons.

When will the splashpad open?

Splashlantis water play area officially opened in May 2024. Learn more about
this amenity here!

Can I reserve a pickleball or tennis court?

Due to the popularity of these amenities, courts cannot be reserved by players
or groups other than by Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources
Department for their sponsored programs.

To ensure that all who are interested have an opportunity to play, please
observe the posted signage once you arrive at the courts.

Can I park along Pleasant Plains Road?

No, Pleasant Plains Road is not available to use as additional parking.

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