cornelius parks
Town Board meets tonight; park fees, CMS and TAB on the agenda
June 16. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday June 16 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board will consider approving a series of increases impacting various parks and recreation programs and activities. The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously recommended the changes. They include: Increase in resident and non-resident natural field rentals and gym rentals from $230 to […]
Legion Park: All new and ready to go
May 13. The new playground at Legion Park just north of downtown Cornelius officially opened this morning with a ribbon-cutting and local officials. The Town Board approved a $399,000 contract in December to cover major improvements at Legion Park which included moving the playground closer to the existing shelter, along with other site improvements. The […]
Town receives $611,000 from tennis organizations
Feb. 19. Four tennis organizations are giving the Town of Cornelius a total of $611,000 to expedite construction of 12 lighted tennis courts at Bailey Road Park. The project is expected to be completed this summer. ±The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and USTA Southern have awarded the Town a $500,000 Enhanced Build It Forward […]
Town Board recognizes years of service for Parks Board chair
Feb. 4. At their Monday Feb. 3 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board recognized Chris Kolkhorst who has served on the town Parks & Recreation Commission since 2016, including serving as its Chair since 2022. He stepped down from the commission this year pursuant to town term limits. “Throughout his tenure, Chris also served on the […]
Major improvements planned at Legion Park off N. Main
Dec. 16. By Dave Vieser. At tonight’s Town Board meeting, Cornelius commissioners will consider approval of a $399,000 contract to cover major improvements at Legion Park located just west of North Main near the American Legion Post. The proposed work includes removal of the existing playground and installation of a new playground closer to the […]
LKN Chamber comes out in favor of $20 million Cornelius Park Bond
Oct. 29. The Lake Norman Chamber Board of Directors has voted to support the Town of Cornelius Park Bonds on this year’s ballot. The Cornelius Park Bonds would make available up to $20 million over 10 years for parks, greenways, and other amenities. Jeff Tarte, 2024 board chair, said there was strong support for the […]
Town begins lengthy process of potential park bond referendum
June 6. The Town of Cornelius has begun the process of potentially putting a bond referendum on the ballot in November to fund park capital projects for the next 10 to 15 years. The potential of the bond was raised after the town recently updated its parks and greenways master plan, which must be done […]
New date for Jazz Festival
May 23. The Cornelius Jazz Festival, postponed due to stormy weather May 18, has been rescheduled for Saturday Aug. 24. Put on by the Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Smithville Community Coalition, the event will run from 6 pm to 10 pm at Smithville Park. No word yet on the line-up. More info: www.cornelius.org/pr […]
Town contemplates $20 million parks bond referendum
May 9. By Dave Yochum. The Town of Cornelius has begun the process of putting a $20 million Park Bonds Referendum before voters in November. Members of the Town Board unanimously approved a “resolution directing publication of notice of intent” to apply to the Local Government Commission (LGC) for a General Obligation Bond Referendum. The […]
Parks & Rec seeks citizen input, listening sessions on Nov. 2
Oct. 27. The Town of Cornelius Parks and Recreation Dept. will hold special meetings Thursday Nov. 2 to gather input on park and greenway needs. A new plan will identify current and emerging needs and allow the town to refine and develop its parks and greenways to help meet those needs over the next several […]
