cornelius parks
LKN Chamber comes out in favor of $20 million Cornelius Park Bond
Oct. 29. The Lake Norman Chamber Board of Directors has voted to support the Town of Cornelius Park Bonds on this year’s ballot. The Cornelius Park Bonds would make available up to $20 million over 10 years for parks, greenways, and other amenities. Jeff Tarte, 2024 board chair, said there was strong support for the […]
Town begins lengthy process of potential park bond referendum
June 6. The Town of Cornelius has begun the process of potentially putting a bond referendum on the ballot in November to fund park capital projects for the next 10 to 15 years. The potential of the bond was raised after the town recently updated its parks and greenways master plan, which must be done […]
New date for Jazz Festival
May 23. The Cornelius Jazz Festival, postponed due to stormy weather May 18, has been rescheduled for Saturday Aug. 24. Put on by the Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Smithville Community Coalition, the event will run from 6 pm to 10 pm at Smithville Park. No word yet on the line-up. More info: www.cornelius.org/pr […]
Town contemplates $20 million parks bond referendum
May 9. By Dave Yochum. The Town of Cornelius has begun the process of putting a $20 million Park Bonds Referendum before voters in November. Members of the Town Board unanimously approved a “resolution directing publication of notice of intent” to apply to the Local Government Commission (LGC) for a General Obligation Bond Referendum. The […]
Parks & Rec seeks citizen input, listening sessions on Nov. 2
Oct. 27. The Town of Cornelius Parks and Recreation Dept. will hold special meetings Thursday Nov. 2 to gather input on park and greenway needs. A new plan will identify current and emerging needs and allow the town to refine and develop its parks and greenways to help meet those needs over the next several […]
K-nein: Electronic collars no longer OK as restraints in Cornelius parks
April 4. By Dave Vieser. Electronic and training collars will no longer be acceptable for restraining dogs within public or parks properties in Cornelius as a result of a unanimous vote during Mondays Town Board Meeting. The change in the Town Code goes into effect immediately. Background For the protection and safety of the general public, […]
Plum Creek Phase 2 opens March 27
March 24. The half-mile-long Plum Creek Greenway Phase II will officially open Monday March 27 with a dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The segment connects the Hough High multi-use path to the existing South Print Rocky River Greenway in Davidson. Parking will be available at the Hough High School Student Lot. The best address to […]
Splashville Park: Slippery when wet 7 days a week
May 24. The Lake Norman Kiwanis Splashville Park, located in Smithville Park, is open for the 2022 season. You can access the park from either South Ferry or Smith Circle. For rules and regulations, click here. Monday-Friday 9 am-11:30 am 1 pm-3:30 pm 5 pm-7 pm Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 9 am-7 pm The adjacent shelter is available […]
