Parks & Recreation

Overview

 
The Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department works to enhance the lives of citizens and visitors by providing exceptional parks, greenways, and community experiences, from sports leagues and fitness classes to summer camps and family events. Don't see what you like? Make a suggestion!  

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What's Happening


Winter Closings Due to the snowy winter weather and freezing temperatures, all activities and programs scheduled for Saturday, January 22, have been canceled or postponed, including Cornelius-Davidson Youth Basketball League games at all locations.
BlackHistoryMonth.jpg  Join us at Town Hall on Saturday, February 26, 1-3 p.m., for our annual Black History Month Celebration, featuring the Potts Barber Shop Historic Landmark designation, an overview of HEARTS Park, and more! Stop by the Town Hall lobby throughout the month to view an art exhibit by Gill Horne Jr.
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 Polar Bear Flag Football and Cornelius Davidson Youth Basketball are underway! Visit our youth flag football webpage or our youth basketball webpage for updated practice, game & standings information throughout the season.
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  Open Track Nights are available three nights per week, 6-8 p.m. James Hoyt Wilhelm Park's 1/4-mi walking track will be lighted on Mondays & Bailey Road Park's regulation track will be lighted on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Come enjoy a safe place to walk or run!
Fitness group View our list of Athletics, Fitness Classes & Recreation programs. Register now for the next sessions of our popular fitness classes including Tai Chi, Active Living Fit Club, & Yoga for Youth, or drop in for Cardio Funk!
brushes The Cornelius Arts Center is now managed by Cain Center for the Arts. Visit their site to read more about classes, concerts, events, exhibits, & more for all ages! 
Gift Certificate Looking for a unique gift for friends or family? A gift certificate from Cornelius Parks & Recreation is always the right size! Gift certificates can be used for full-day & partial-day summer camps, fitness classes & more. 
Facility Image We offer a variety of Parks, Recreation Centers, & Trails & Greenways for your enjoyment. Read more about renting a shelter, field or court. 
The 5th Annual Beyond Walls Public Art Exhibition is open at Robbins Park. This award-winning exhibit will be on display through January 31, 2020, and features 7 sculptures by 6 artists. Join us on Saturday, June 1, at 3:30 p.m. for and Artist Tour! The public is invited to cast a vote for their favorite sculpture through June 30, 2019 for the "People's Choice Award".  Enjoy!
The 5th Annual Beyond Walls Public Art Exhibition is open at Robbins Park. This award-winning exhibit will be on display through January 31, 2020, and features 7 sculptures by 6 artists. Join us on Saturday, June 1, at 3:30 p.m. for and Artist Tour! The public is invited to cast a vote for their favorite sculpture through June 30, 2019 for the "People's Choice Award".  Enjoy!
Registration for the Spring A session of adult art education classes is now open! We are happy to announce the return of watercolor classes at CAC, including the return of both adult beginner and intermediate-to-advanced painting! The 6-week-long sessions will begin the week of February 22.
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Register NOW for Earth Jam 2021, Saturday, April 24, 5-7 p.m. at Robbins Park. Enjoy a free bluegrass concert by Carolina Divide. Concessions will be available for purchase. Registration is required regardless of age and is now open! Masks are required for this event.
 Opening soon, registration for the 2021 Cornelius Flag Football League! Open to boys and girls ages 4-14. Stay tuned!
 Opening soon, registration for the 2021 Cornelius Flag Football League! Open to boys and girls ages 4-14. Stay tuned!
Welcome Back!

As we welcome you back into our facilities & programs, we want you to know what we are doing to keep you safe.

We are: Following state & local guidelines | Limiting program sizes | Doing extra cleaning | Setting up to allow for social distancing | Offering hand sanitizer and/or handwashing in all facilities | Using a registration system for select programs

You can help by: Staying home if you are sick | Following signage | Washing your hands | Wearing a mask while indoors or when social distancing cannot be maintained | Registering for programs online  or over the phone @ 704-892-6031 x160