Northern Regional Rec Center could open in April

Published On: February 2, 2022

Northern Regional Recreation Center

Feb. 2. The Northern Regional Recreation Center is on-boarding staff and will open in April with 16 full-time and more than 80 part-time employees.

The 85,000 square-foot center itself will have an indoor track, gyms, exercise equipment, swimming pools and a greenhouse.

It’s part fitness center, part community center, said Mecklenburg County Commissioner Elaine Powell, the North Meck representative on the county board.

Mecklenburg County Commissioner Elaine Powell

The $40 million project is part of a $250 million parks and recreation bond package approved by voters in 2008. The county purchased the property in 2013 and added acreage before construction began in 2020.

Access for everyone

Powell said community building and providing access for everyone are central to what Parks and Recreation does. “There is a place for everyone and everyone is welcome,” she said, explaining that social equity and health and wellness go hand-in-hand.

Fees

Monthly plans start at $22 for youth ages 1 to 17, $45 for adults ages 18 to 54, and $22 for senior citizens age 55 and older. Family passes are $65 per month. Daily plans start at $8 for youth ages 1 to 17, $10 or adults ages 18 to 54, and $8 for senior citizens age 55 and older.

Address

18117 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius

The 41-acre site on Hwy. 115 includes 18 acres of uncleared, wooded property.

9 Comments

  1. Beverly February 2, 2022 at 3:10 pm

    Is there a list I can be placed on to be notified when they plan on opening?

  2. Jarrett smith February 2, 2022 at 8:31 pm

    My son is interested in working at the facility. He is a high school sophomore and would like to work part time. What does he need to do to get an interview?

    Thank you!

  3. Carol Farwig February 3, 2022 at 6:50 am

    Will this community center offer Silversneakers memberships?

  4. Denise Morales February 3, 2022 at 7:39 am

    When are employment applications being taken?

  5. Barbara MacLean, Cornelius February 4, 2022 at 1:08 pm

    Will there be a Silver Sneakers program here??

    If not, why not.

    • Newsroom February 8, 2022 at 2:40 pm

      Terri Stowers, Recreation & Aquatics Division Director, says Silver Sneakers will be offered. Sorry for the delay, we found your comments in our spam folder.

  6. Stacy B March 5, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    Where can we sign up for membership

  7. William "Fred' Smith April 24, 2022 at 8:55 am

    We have the United Healthcare AARP Medicare Supplement and something similar to Silver Sneakers.. Is it covered??

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