In the past several years, Cornelius PARC has been the fortunate recipient of hundreds of volunteer hours provided by Boy and Girl Scouts, local businesses and churches, and a variety of community organizations. Some of these projects have included landscaping, fence installation, information boards, fish habitat construction, disc golf course construction, trail markers and more.
We have additional opportunities for scout, school, business, service clubs and church service projects including wildlife habitat construction, trail marking and painting, landscape enhancement, trail clearing, etc. for most ages. Interested? Or looking for an Eagle project? Email our Assistant Director,
John DeKemper
, or call
704-892-6031 x164.
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Seasonal Part-Time Help
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals for part-time positions, including
summer camp staff for our full-day and half-day camps.
We are also seeking park maintenance staff. Some positions may have the opportunity to expand beyond summer. Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Summer Internships
Are you a college student seeking a degree in Parks and Rec, Special Event Planning, or Facility Maintenance? If so, our internship program is a great way to gain valuable hands-on experience in your major. Internships run June-August.
Read more about
job and
internship opportunities!
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Senior Pickleball continues on Sundays, 1:00-3:00 pm, through March 4. Beginning March 15, pickleball will move to Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm, at JV Washam Recreation Center. Ages 50 and up. Adult Basketball returns on March 13. Join us at Bailey Road Recreation Center on Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Ages 18 and up. |
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Have your next party in the park! As we head into spring, why not host your event at one of our park shelters, including our new one next to the new farm-themed playground at Bailey Road Park.
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he Cornelius Community Garden, 20708 Catawba Avenue, still has a few garden boxes available for rent. The fee is $50 ($25 may be refundable) and includes a
4'x 8' raised bed, topsoil, access to tools, water and three growing seasons. If you are interested,
email Ellen Shaw
or call her at 828-242-0254.
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REGISTRATION OPENS
MARCH 1 @ 7 AM
FOR OUR
Browse our
camp guide with 115 Sports, Arts and Recreation half-day and mini camps, as well as eight weeks of full-day camps.
And great news, we have have added more capacity to our full-day camps this year!
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION TIMELINES:
Sports and Arts & Recreation camps:
Open to all on March 1.
Full-day camps:
Only for these full-day camps, Cornelius residents will have priority registration beginning March 1. Registration for any remaining sports will open to the general public on March 15.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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A Morning with the Easter Bunny
Friday, March 23, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Cornelius Arts Center
Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy Easter-themed crafts, snacks and a chance to take a photo with Peter Cottontail himself! Don't forget to bring your camera or smartphone to this free, seasonal event.
Saturday, March 24, 2:00-4:00 pm
Robbins Park
Please join us for this free, family event designed for ages 3-12. Participants can enjoy an afternoon filled with Egg-citing fun, including arts & crafts, inflatables, balloon twisters, music, concessions, face painting and, of course, photo opportunities with Peter Cottontail! Don't forget to bring your Easter basket to fill with candy and toy-filled eggs.
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 Online registration for Spring B art classes opens March 12, with classes starting the week of April 9. This 6-week session includes classes in pottery, drawing, painting, and more for youth and adults.
Join us each Monday and Thursday for Drop-In Art for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers,10:00 am-12:00 pm. Register online or pay at the door, only $5 per hour/per child.
 Come check out Home Grown, on display in our gallery through March 30, and enjoy 125 works by area artists working in a variety of media including pottery, wood, photography, jewely and paint. Many affordable, local art pieces are for sale!
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FITNESS CLASSES
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It's time to register for the next session of these awesome classes:
Tai Chi for Health: Separate eight-week classes for beginner and intermediate students. Choose Thursday mornings at Town Hall or Saturday mornings at Bailey Road Recreation Center, starting March 1 or 3.
Senior Fit Club, with a
NEW location: This six-week class is designed for adults 50 and up. Choose two or three days per week at 11:00 am, Mon/Wed/Fri, starting March 19.
DROP-IN CLASSES: Pay
at the door, no registration required, all classes at Bailey Road Recreation Center:
Cardio Funk on Monday evenings o
r Saturday mornings, $5/class
MOVE Strength + Core on Tuesday evenings, $8/class
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ATHLETICS
Adult Spring Softball League - Register teams for our men's rec and coed leagues through March 13. $550 per team, with a max of 20 players on a team. Games are played at Torrence Chapel Park on Tuesdays and/or Thursday evenings.
 OPEN TRACK EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH!
Every Tuesday and Thursday in March, 6:00-8:00 pm, the public is invited to use the lighted track and athletic field between Bailey Middle School and Bailey Road Park. Come enjoy a safe place to walk, run or throw a ball around!
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NEW REGIONAL RECREATION CENTER OPEN HOUSE
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The Northern Regional Recreation Center will be built at 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius, near the Energy United building. What amenities would you like to see? Come let your voice be heard at this informal drop-in session at Bailey Middle School on Saturday, March 10, 10:00 am-1:00 pm.
This public open house, hosted by the Mecklenburg County, Cornelius, Huntersville and Davidson Park and Recreation Departments, will include complimentary food, games and activities in addition to the information session. Join us!
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Programs for children and adults with a disability
To register or for more information regarding these programs, email Danielle Dobbs.
 Northern Adventures Summer Day Camp registration is now open, for eight weeks of camps for ages 6-21, with youth and teens each having their own group. Camp will be held at The Dellwood Center in Huntersville. $100 per week
Spring T-Ball: Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm, for ages 2-7, at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park. Eight weeks starting March 15. $40.
Spring Adapted Tennis: Thursday evenings, March 15-May 3, at Bailey Road Park. Youth ages 7-12 will play 5:00-6:00 pm and adults 13 and up will play 6:00-7:00 pm. $40.
 Zumba: Saturdays, 1:00-2:00 pm, for ages 16 & up, at Bailey Road Recreation Center. March 24-May 12 (no class March 31). $35.
For information about other programs, including TR summer camps, please visit Therapeutic Recreation.
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