Sept. 9. The new tennis and pickleball complex at Bailey Road Park has official opening dates, according to a recent presentation at the monthly meeting of the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners.

The pickleball complex will be dedicated Sept. 27, and the tennis complex will be dedicated Oct. 21. Both facilities will officially open following the ceremonies.

Parks Director Troy Fitzsimmons said he is confident the complex will open on time but cautioned that weather could still cause delays.

The project includes 12 lighted tennis courts and 10 lighted pickleball courts, making it one of the largest collections of courts in the Charlotte area.

Staff news

Mike Wolf, hired three years ago to run the town’s special events, has been promoted to recreation superintendent. Under his leadership, the number of events, participants and quality of production has grown significantly. In his new role, Wolf will oversee about a dozen town partnerships, including youth and adult sports and other activities.

Board openings

The eight-member Parks and Recreation Board has two positions opening in January. Applications are available now on the town’s website.