parks and recreation
New: Antiquity Greenway lands statewide honors
Oct. 24. Cornelius Parks and Recreation landed second place statewide in the NCDOT’s Mobi Awards/Small Urban category for the Antiquity Greenway. Background The 0.6-mile paved trail with a trailhead near Cornelius Town Hall, was completed in September 2019 and connects neighborhoods, businesses, and schools while enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access. It features the scenic Antiquity […]
New court complex groundbreaking at Bailey Road Park
Oct. 17. Groundbreaking took place this week for a new court complex at Bailey Road Park that will include six lighted tennis and 10 lighted pickleball courts, making it the largest bank of pickleball courts at one public park facility in the Charlotte area. When an additional six tennis courts planned for another phase are […]
Coffee Chat on parks bond Oct. 7
Oct. 3. There will be a Coffee Chat Monday, Oct. 7 on the upcoming parks bonds referendum, with town staff and elected officials in attendance. Time: 8:30 am Oct.7 Location:H2 Public House, 19906 North Cove Rd., Unit A. Parks & Recreation will provide information on potential projects that could be funded through the $20 million […]
Symphony, fireworks at Bailey this Saturday; fireworks at Trump, LKN Yacht Club
June 19. The Town of Cornelius will host the Charlotte Symphony this Saturday for the annual Symphony in the Park and fireworks show at Bailey Road Park. Gates open at 6 pm, Rockie Lynne performs at 6:45 pm and the Symphony takes the stage at 8:30 pm, followed by fireworks around 9:45 pm. There will […]
Hop Into Spring Saturday at Wilhelm Park
March 19. [UPDATED] Spring has sprung: Cornelius Parks & Recreation will hold Hop Into Spring this Saturday at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park behind Cornelius Elementary, starting at 2 pm and ending at 4. Of course, Peter Cottontail and his best duck friend will be there. Update: The event has been moved inside due to rain. […]
Smithville to Washam greenway may be back on track
Feb. 27. By Dave Vieser. A project for which the town received a $2.4 million state grant in 2017 and appropriated $1.7 million in 2018 may yet be resuscitated after a multi-year delay. Known initially as the Smithville to Washam Greenway and Westmorland Multi-Use Path (MUP), the McDowell Creek East Greenway would create a 2.3 […]
Cornelius summer camp registration opens March 1
Feb. 19 The Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department will open registration to Cornelius residents for their 2024 summer camps at 7 am Friday, March 1. Registration will open to the general public one week later. Camp offerings include half-day sports camps for ages 6-14, mini sports camps for ages 4-6, and half-day recreation camps held […]
Senior Games and Silver Arts: Let’s go seniors!
Jan. 31. Are you over 50 and still have a competitive streak? Then the Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts are for you. Registration for the 2024 Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts, which will be held from April to June, will run Feb. 5-23, with early bird rates—$15 for Mecklenburg County residents and $18 […]
Parks & Rec: Board members reappointed, Kolkhorst will chair
Jan. 17. By Dave Vieser. Several reappointments to the Town’s Park and Recreation Commission highlighted the Town Board’s meeting last night. All of the votes approving the reappointments were unanimous: 1. Carla Eustache was reappointed to Seat 1 for a second full term, February 2024 – January 2027. She was originally appointed in February 2021 […]
Parks & Rec ‘listening sessions’
Aug. 23. Cornelius Parks and Rec is looking for input on parks and greenways. A new plan will help identify current and emerging needs as well as provide a competitive advantage when applying for grants. Listening sessions at Town Hall: Thursday, September 7, 12 – 1 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 6:45 – 8 p.m. Thursday, […]
