Town of Cornelius Parks & Recreation

Come play ball with the Harbor Hippos this summer at Camp Cornelius!⚾️

Learn more at cornelius.org/campcornelius

Registration for our Junior HarborHippos Camp is officially OPEN!

Don't wait⚓spots fill up fast!🦛

Hit the link in our bio to secure your spot!

Happy spring, Cornelius!🌼We are looking forward to longer, warmer days and seeing people out enjoying our parks and greenways.

Already planning your spring calendar? Be sure to add us into the mix.
🐣 March 28 - Hop Into Spring @ Wilhelm Park from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
🌎 April 18 - Earth Jam @ Robbins Park from 3 - 6 p.m.
🎣 April 25 - Hooked on Cornelius @ Robbins Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (registration required)
🎨 April 25 - Tawba Walk @ Downtown Cornelius from 2 - 8 p.m.
🚣 May 2 - Cornelius Cardboard Boat Regatta @ Jetton Park from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (registration required to race)
May 6 - The seasons first North Meck Community Farmers Market at Town Hall from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
🎶 May 16 - Cornelius Jazz Festival @ Smithville Park from 6 - 10 p.m.
⛺ May 22 - Family Campout @ Robbins Park 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. on May 23 (registration opens April 22)
❤️ May 25 - Memorial Day Program @ Cain Center from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For more information about each event visit our website at https://www.cornelius.org/park/classes___programs/special_events/index.php

If you have been wanting to start running, but don't know the best way to start- we've got the perfect thing! Our Couch to 5K program is starting in a few weeks.🏃 This 6-week program is designed for beginners to gradually build endurance to work their way to a 5K.

The group will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from April 13 - May 20 from 6:15-7:00 p.m. at Bailey Road Park. This program is open to anyone age 16 and older. The 6-week course is only $20 for Cornelius residents and $25 for non-residents.

We have a great instructor leading the charge! Michelle Accetta is a certified group fitness instructor with over 17 years of experience coaching a wide variety of fitness formats in the Lake Norman area. Her approachable coaching style and positive energy help make each session not just a workout, but a truly uplifting experience. Each class is designed to be accessible for beginners while still offering progressions for more advanced participants.

Learn more and register at https://cornelius.org/park/classes___programs/fitness/couch-to-5k.php

We do the hiding and you do the hunting with our "Egg My Yard" program!

Choose between 25 or 50 candy and toy filled eggs hidden in your front yard for a fun Easter surprise. Sign up now to let our Easter Bunny’s assistants do the hiding for you. It’s a great way to make the season extra memorable for the whole family, while we do all the work!

Egg My Yard is only available to Cornelius residents. Registration is required. 25 eggs are $15 and 50 eggs are $25. You'll be prompted to choose either Monday, March 30, Tuesday, March 31, or Wednesday, April 1. As we get closer to the dates, a Parks & Recreation staff member will reach out with the expected time (between 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) we will hide Easter eggs.

Register now at the link in our bio.

📢 Join us tomorrow, March 18 at Cornelius Town Hall in room 204 from 6 - 7 p.m. for a public meeting! We are looking to receive citizen input pertaining to a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant the Town is applying for to obtain funding to reimburse the town for land acquisition north of Bailey Road.

Don't let rain and high temperatures keep you from getting your d***s in!🏓 We offer indoor pickleball for anyone ages 50+ at JV Washam Recreation Center every Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m.

Indoor pickleball is free for Cornelius residents and $5 for non-residents. Payment is card only and ID's are checked to verify residency. Paddles and balls are available for use.

We are just two weeks away from Hop Into Spring!🪻🌱 Join us Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park for:

🐣Easter Egg Scramble
🐇Peter Cottontail photos & bunny hugs
🎉Games
🎈Inflatables
🌭Food and drink

Registration is not required for this event. It is free and open to the public! The egg scramble will run in 4 heats and are divided by age.

11:15 a.m. - Ages 3-5
11:45 a.m. - Ages 5-6
12:15 p.m. - Ages 6-8
12:45 p.m. - Ages 8-10

Don't forget your basket! Pets, alcohol, to***co products, glass bottles and containers are prohibited. For more information, visit https://cornelius.org/park/classes___programs/special_events/hop_into_spring.php

Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Sodoma Law Lake Norman!

Only 14 spots remain for bingo night! Join us at Cornelius Town Hall on March 20 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Bingo Night is open to anyone age 10 and older. Registration is $3 for Cornelius residents and $5 for non-residents and includes 4-5 rounds of bingo (for prizes) and snacks.

Drinks will be available for purchase from our friends at Eleven Lakes Brewing. Due to the limited space at the event, we ask that only registered participants are in attendance. Attendees are welcome to bring additional snacks and drinks, but outside alcohol is not permitted.

Register now at https://cornelius.org/park/classes___programs/special_events/bingo_night.php

Help Shape the Future of Walking and Biking in Cornelius!🚲

The Town of Cornelius is developing a new vision for biking and walking – Connect Cornelius. This will update both the Town’s 2012 Pedestrian Plan and 2017 Bicycle Plan to create a safer, more connected network of streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and greenways. This plan will guide future investments to make walking and biking accessible, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone. A strong bicycle and pedestrian network supports health, quality of life, and economic vitality while ensuring equitable access for all residents.

Get Involved:

Take the survey through March 15 at the link below!

Use the interactive map to provide the project team with more detailed information on locations where additional infrastructure can improve your ability to travel around Cornelius safely.

https://www.cornelius.org/government/departments/public_works/bicycle_pedestrian_master_plan.php

You're invited! Join us March 18 at Cornelius Town Hall in room 204 from 6 - 7 p.m. for a public meeting to receive citizen input pertaining to a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant the Town is applying for to obtain funding to reimburse the town for land acquisition north of Bailey Road.

Camp Cornelius registration is now open to ALL! 🎉

We offer full-day camps as well as partial-day sports and recreation camps for kids age 4-14. There are still plenty of openings, but if a camp you want is full we recommend joining the waitlist.

Register now at cornelius.org/campcornelius. Have questions or need help registering? Give us a call at 704-892-6031 ext. 160, we have staff ready to help!