Oct. 21. The Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department will host a series of events this week to celebrate the official opening of 12 new lighted tennis courts at the Bailey Road Park court complex.

Together, the tennis courts and 10 lighted pickleball courts make Bailey Road Park one of the largest public collections of courts in the Charlotte area.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, Oct. 21 — Community Day
6–8 p.m. – On-court tennis relays, games and drills for all ages, plus vendors and stations hosted by Cornelius Parks & Recreation, Modern Strike Tennis and Lake Norman Tennis Association.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 — Youth Clinics
6–6:30 p.m.
• Tiny Tots (ages 3–5)
• First Serve Beginners (ages 6–10)

6:30–7 p.m.
• Futures Academy (intermediate, ages 6–10)
• Aces Beginners (ages 11–18)

7–7:30 p.m.
• Aces Players Academy (intermediate–advanced, ages 11–18)
• Elite Academy (advanced, ages 11–18)

Thursday, Oct. 23 — Grand Opening and Adult & Senior Clinics
5:30 p.m. – Ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Cornelius Parks and Recreation with Modern Strike Tennis, the USTA and community leaders.

6–6:30 p.m.
• Adult Beginner Tennis (USTA 1.0–1.5)
• Adult Beginner–Intermediate Tennis (USTA 1.5–2.0)
• Adult Skills & Drills (beginner advanced, USTA 2.0–2.5)
• Adult Skills & Drills (intermediate, USTA 3.0–3.5)
• Adult Skills & Drills (intermediate advanced, USTA 3.5–4.0)
• Adult Advanced Tennis (USTA 4.0+)

6:30–7 p.m.
• Senior Tennis Beginners (USTA 1.0–1.5, ages 55+)
• Senior Tennis Intermediate (USTA 3.0–3.5, ages 55+)
• Ladies Beginner Tennis (USTA 1.0–1.5)
• Cardio Tennis (USTA 3.0+)

7–8 p.m. – Special exhibition match featuring Jarmere Jenkins, former ACC Athlete of the Year and former hitting partner of Serena Williams and Coco Gauff.