parks
‘Mobi-mat’ makes beach accessible for people with disabilities
July 25. The public beach at Ramsey Creek Park is now more accessible to people with disabilities, thanks to a new non-slip access mat that allows visitors who use wheelchairs. Known as Mobi-mats, let people in wheelchairs enjoy the sand and sun alongside everyone else. Background July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities […]
How $20 million in Park Bonds would be spent
July 18. The Town of Cornelius will put a bond referendum on the ballot in November to fund park capital projects for the next 10 to 15 years. The town recently updated its parks and greenways master plan, which must be done every 10 years to qualify for most state and federal grant money. The […]
Ramsey Creek Beach opens this weekend
May 22. The Ramsey Creek Beach opens Memorial Day weekend. You can start spreading your beach towels at noon Saturday, May 25. Sunday and Memorial Day hours are noon to 6 pm. Ramsey Creek Beach is a swimming area at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road. The 46-acre park also has boat ramps and docks, […]
Town Board allocates $3 million to four projects
Feb. 20. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board approved spending $3 million on four different town projects. The money, from a one-time grant, must be used for capital improvements and equipment. The funds will be allocated as follows: —$1.2 million towards improvements at Bailey Road Park, including tennis and pickleball courts. —$900,000 for resurfacing […]
Comment on new master plan Oct. 5, Nov. 2
Sept. 7. Town leaders are holding meetings to seek input on park and greenway needs. A new comprehensive Parks and Greenways Master 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 years. Cornelius residents are invited […]
Park fees have gone up
July 14. By Dave Vieser. Fees for some town Parks & Recreation facilities increased July 1, following the unanimous approval of the new fee schedule by the Cornelius Town Board. “We review our recreation fees annually, and then recommend changes based on use patterns, comparison with other agencies, and new services,” said Cornelius Finance Director […]
State funds for park accessibility go to Davidson, Huntersville and Iredell
April 17. Gov. Roy Cooper announced the North Carolina Park Authority has awarded $9.6 million in park accessibility grants through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The Town of Davidson was awarded a $171, 313 park accessibility grant for renovations to Roosevelt Wilson Park. Huntersville received $212,000 for Abernathy Park. Iredell County was awarded $500,000 […]
Plum Creek Phase 2 opens March 27
March 24. The half-mile-long Plum Creek Greenway Phase II will officially open Monday March 27 with a dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The segment connects the Hough High multi-use path to the existing South Print Rocky River Greenway in Davidson. Parking will be available at the Hough High School Student Lot. The best address to […]
Hit the trails with a Cornelius Trail Passport
March 8. The town’s Parks & Rec Department is challenging residents to visit all nine greenways and trails associated with its new Cornelius Trail Passport. From Monday, March 13- Wednesday, Sept. 30, be on the lookout for green check-in signs, which will each have a QR code. By checking-in at all nine locations, you will […]
NC Year of the Trail: Path to fun, fitness
Jan. 17. The NC Year of the Trail celebrates North Carolina’s vast and diverse collection of scenic trails, paths, and greenways, and encourages all of us to recognize our role as champions of these special resources. The effort is led by the Great Trails State Coalition, a group of diverse organizations, agencies and supporters. The […]
