Saturday, May 7
Gates open at 6:30pm
Torrence Chapel Park
Are you ready to talk about Bruno? Join us for an outdoor movie shown on our blimp screen beginning at dusk, or approximately 8:30pm. Free and open to all ages! Concessions are available for purchase, and all are welcome to bring coolers and picnic baskets (though no glass, please). Don't forget your chairs and blankets to enjoy the show!
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Saturday, May 14
Bike Expo open 10am-12pm
Bailey Road Recreation Center
This year's expo will feature bike demos, bike safety and maintenance education, and more. You can also join us for a Community Bike Ride (9am registration, 9:30am start) or a Family Bike Ride (10:30am start)!
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Saturday, May 21, 5-9pm
Smithville Park
Join Cornelius Parks & Rec and the Smithville CommUNITY Coalition for an evening of jazz, food trucks, local beer and wine, children's activities, local businesses and artists, and more! Musical performances by Groove Masters at 5pm and 5th & York at 7pm. Free and open to all ages. Don't forget your chairs or blankets to enjoy the show!
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Monday, May 30, 10-11am
Cornelius Town Hall Lawn
Please join us, along with American Legion Post 86, to honor our nation's servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Keynote speaker: Jim Quinlan, North Carolina American Legion Commander.
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Fitness Opportunities
NOTE: Late registrations are accepted for any session and may be offered at a pro-rated fee. Just call us!
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Tai Chi for Health: Separate six-week classes for beginner and intermediate students are available on Thursday mornings at Town Hall. New sessions start May 12.
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Active Living Fit Club: Adults 50 and up will take part in active and functional resistance exercises to increase muscular strength and improve mobility and balance. Tuesday and Friday mornings at Town Hall. New session starts May 17.
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Camp Gladiator: Need a way to kickstart or continue your fitness journey? This training program is designed to challenge and optimize your fitness and boost your stamina. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Bailey Road Park, 8:45-9:45am. Fees vary; pay by the month - watch for specials! For ages 14 to adult; ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at each class.
This training program is designed to challenge and optimize your fitness and boost your stamina. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Bailey Road Park. Fees vary; pay by the month.
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Lake Norman Community Sailing Center, Blythe Landing
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing recreational activities offering the perfect blend of fitness and FUN! Paddleboarding can be a great workout or just a way to explore the lake. Either way, you need to know the proper technique. Bring your friends and join us for a great time. All classes are coed and offered in a relaxed, no pressure environment. Register now for single-date sessions on Saturdays, 9:30-11am in June-September.
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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Do you love pickleball? Choose outdoors or indoors - either way, no registration is required!
We're partnering with Lake Norman Pickleball Association to provide Pickleball Open Play at Robbins Park** on Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday mornings, 8:30-11:30am, and Tuesday evenings, 5–8pm. Players of all skill levels and ages are welcome! Players are required to bring their own ball and paddle. Free
Senior Open Gym Pickleball: Join us on Thursday evenings, 6-8 pm, indoors at JV Washam Recreation Center. For ages 50 & up. Balls and paddles available to borrow. Free
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Cardio Funk: Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center on Saturday mornings, 9-10 am, and on Monday nights, 6:30-7:30 pm. $10 per class, pay at the door.
Join the Lake Norman Bridge Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-4 pm, and Mondays, 12-4 pm, at Town Hall to learn the game of bridge or develop your playing, bidding, and defense skills! All ages and skill levels are welcome. $5 per day, pay at the door.
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**We anticipate resurfacing at Robbins Park later this month, which will result in the courts being closed for approximately one week. Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates. |
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With stocked ponds at Robbins Park, plus great county-run, lakeside facilities in Cornelius: Jetton and Ramsey Creek Parks and Blythe Landing, we are excited to announce a new, free Tackle Loaner Program allowing you to check out fishing rods and tackle from our office at Town Hall. This program is open to adults, ages 18 and up, and up to two rods and one tackle box can be checked out at one time for a maximum of three days. Be aware that anyone in NC must have an NC fishing license to fish in waterways, including in parks.
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Over 1,000 kids are already registered for our summer camps and many are sold out, but we still have spaces for more in some of our offerings.
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The 2022 Mayors' Fitness Challenge has concluded and the winner is...
CORNELIUS! We are so proud of the over 100 Cornelius participants, who together averaged 605 minutes of activity each week to help us bring home the trophy!
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National Bike Month has been celebrated since 1956. Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump the pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or cycle as a way to explore our greenways and trails, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons to ride.
May 16-22: Bike to Work Week
May 20: Bike to Work Day
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Have your next party in the park! Now that the weather is warmer, why not host your event outside at one of our shelters? Read more!
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Fall youth tackle football and cheerleading are offered through our partner, Lake Norman Giants. Registration has already started for the Fall 2022 season!
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Saturday, June 11
Smithville Park
Saturday, June 18
Bailey Road Park
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