parks
Another controlled burn at Latta
March 4. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 11 am at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke.
Update: Another controlled burn today
Feb. 27. [UPDATED Feb. 28] Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn Friday beginning around 10:15 am at Latta Nature Preserve. It’s the third day of controlled burns, with Thursday starting at 11 am. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/prescribed-fire To reduce your exposure […]
Controlled burn today at Latta
Feb. 26. Sometimes, a short, planned period of smoke under ideal weather conditions is worth it to reduce the risk of property damage from a wildfire, or to improve the health and function of our forests. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 11:30 am at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke […]
County plans 114-acre park in North Meck
Aug. 22. The new Eastfield Park, with an abundance of canopy trees, streams and rolling topography, will be akin to a nature preserve, but with plenty of amenities, like a playground, mountain bike trails and a dog park. Construction gets under way in less than a year. Where Located on the north side of Eastfield […]
‘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 […]
