Flag Football: Hurry, registration closes on September 5 (or until full) for the fall season of this popular youth league - now celebrating its 20th year - don't get left out! Practices will begin September 10 and games should conclude by the end of October or early November. For boys and girls, ages 6-15.
JUST ADDED: An Instructional Division for ages 4-5, designed to provide young children the chance to try flag football in a fun and instructional setting! Over the course of six Saturday mornings, Chad Macy, Head Coach of Eyes Up, will guide players through drills, encourage exercise and sportsmanship, and introduce scrimmaging. With practices beginning September 24, registration for this division will remain open through September 22, or until full.
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If you are a teen looking to meet new friends, engage in service projects, and beef up that college application, check out the Lake Norman Teen Council! We are now accepting participation contracts for the 2022-2023 school year, and all area teens are invited to join us for our first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 13! Questions? Email John Anderson or call 704-622-6136.
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Calling all student musicians! Do you dream of playing in an orchestra? Cornelius Youth Orchestras are offering a variety of new and exciting programs suited for youth of all ages, and practices, held at Bailey Road Recreation Center, are just now starting for the new school year.
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Bridge: Join the Lake Norman Bridge Center at Town Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-4pm, and Mondays, 12-4pm, for this challenging game! All ages and skill levels are welcome. $5 per day, pay at the door.
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Sunday, September 11
Ceremony, 7:59-9am
Vigil (bell tolls) will continue until 10:30am
Cornelius-Lemley Fire Station 1
19729 S Main St
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Saturday, October 1
3-6pm
Robbins Park
Are you ready for a paw-some time?! Join us for this unique annual event! Registration is required to participate in the contests, and online, early-bird registration is just $8 for up to three contests plus the All American Dog! Onsite registration on event day will be $13 for up to two contests and the All American Dog. In addition to fun contests, visitors are able to enjoy raffles, concessions, pet-related vendors, and more. Raffle proceeds will benefit Stand for Animals and the Cornelius Animal Shelter.
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Saturday, September 17
5-9pm
Smithville Park
Join us at this free, Town-sponsored event to enjoy an evening of free gospel music by local and national professional artists, as well as inspirational vendors, food, and more!
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Saturday, September 24
2-8pm
Downtown Cornelius
Come be a part of this eclectic art crawl, which snakes through the heart of Cornelius, featuring dozens of local vendors, live street performances, amazing food and music, and more!
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Yoga for Youth: It's back! Did you know that yoga can help kids improve self-confidence, mood, and concentration, while decreasing anxiety and stress? Register for Kids Yoga (ages 7-14), on Thursdays, 5:15-6pm. Next six-week session starts September 29, held outdoors at Legion Park. $75 residents, $92 non-residents.
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Tai Chi: Register now for our separate six-week classes for beginner and intermediate students on Thursday mornings. Next sessions will be held outdoors at Legion Park, starting September 15. Cost: $45 residents, $55 non-residents. Beginners at 9am, intermediates at 10:05am.
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Saturdays, 9:30-11am
Next sessions: September 3 & 17
Lake Norman Community Sailing Center at Blythe Landing
Paddleboarding classes are ending soon, so register now! All sessions are for ages 16 to adult; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $25 residents, $35 non-residents.
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Camp Gladiator: This training program is designed to challenge and optimize your fitness and boost your stamina. Mon/Wed/Fri at Bailey Road Park, 8:45-9:45am. Fees vary; pay by the month and watch for specials! For ages 14 plus; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Cardio Funk: Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center on Saturdays, 9-10am, and on Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. $10 per class, pay at the door. BOGO SPECIAL: During the months of September-November, you can buy a class and get one free! It's a perfect time to join the fun!
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Thank You for Your Service, Chad! |
Chad Cauble has been our Recreation Superintendent since 2015. Previously, he served as Park Superintendent and Athletic Supervisor. In his current role, Chad oversees our all parks and rec programming, community organization partnerships, and facility use. The time has come for him to retire, and we will miss his leadership and commitment to our department and the citizens of Cornelius. |
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Our operations and maintenance team has been working hard this summer! Here are just some of their projects:
At Jetton Road Neighborhood Park, we removed invasive silverthorn and resurfaced the walking trails both there and at Walter Henderson Park. We performed intensive rehab work on our natural surface ballfields and multi-purpose fields to get them in top playing shape for the busy fall season, and we are finishing the installation of a drainage system at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park to improve those fields. At Bailey Road Park, we have begun the process of extending the pad behind the bandshell to better accommodate the Charlotte Symphony and other music groups, and this winter, we plan to replace the field lights with a more efficient LED system on the three multi-purpose fields there as well - WHEW!!
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Thank you to all who participated in our 2022 Summer Sports Camps, Summer Day Camps and Summer Recreation Experience Camps.
We had a whopping 2,598 children in this year's camps and nearly half that many on waiting lists!
Did you have kids in camp with us this summer? Please fill out our end-of-summer camp survey for your chance to win a credit to your account for future registrations. We will be giving away one $200 voucher and three $100 vouchers drawn from those who share their feedback!
We are already planning next summer's lineup, with registration to start on March 1, so go ahead and mark your calendars!
NOTE: The final day of the 2022 splash pad season at LKN Kiwanis Splashville Park at Smithville Park will be Sunday, September 11.
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Pickleball Open Play: At Robbins Park on Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturdays, 8:30-11:30am, and Tuesdays, 5-8pm. Players of all skill levels and ages are welcome! Players must bring their own ball and paddle. Free
Senior Open Gym Pickleball: Thursdays, 6-8pm, indoors at JV Washam Recreation Center. Ages 50 and up. Balls and paddles available to borrow. Free
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Friday, October 1
Tuesday, October 8
Saturday, October 15
Saturday, October 22
Saturday, October 22
Saturday, October 29
Help us pick the movie using this SURVEY!
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Register Now to Get Outside with our Nature Programs |
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Does your child love nature? Fascinated by animals and insects? Register for this outdoor nature program for ages 7-12, led by Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists, held on six Tuesday evenings, 6-7:30pm, starting September 6 at Robbins Park. $55.00 for Cornelius residents / $70.00 for non-residents.
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Saturday, October 8
9-10:30am
Beginning at Town Hall, then heading over to the Antiquity Greenway, this walk will be about 1.5 miles. Learn about opportunities to walk in downtown Cornelius, pedestrian safety, and our greenway initiatives. Free; pre-registration encouraged but not required.
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Saturday, October 22
Choose the 10am or 11am session
Robbins Park Upper Pond
A fishing experience for children ages 7-12 led by Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists! Fishing gear supplied. We encourage parents or guardians to participate with their children.
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21445 Catawba Avenue
Phone: 704-892-6031
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P.O. Box 399
Cornelius, NC 28031
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