Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture

You can help by: Staying home if you are sick | Following signage | Washing your hands | Wearing a mask while indoors or when social distancing cannot be maintained | Registering for programs online @ cornelius.org/parc or over the phone @ 704-892-6031 x160

PARC Facilities

The safety and well-being of everyone who visits our PARC facilities are always our primary concerns. All Cornelius parks, greenways and playgrounds are open; in accordance with the governor’s orders, all who visit must practice social distancing (6 feet apart) or wear a mask when social distancing cannot be maintained. Park restrooms are open but restricted to one person at a time. Basketball courts are for individual play only. If a playground is crowded we encourage you to visit one of our other playgrounds. Non-contact activities, where players can maintain 6’ of social distancing, are allowed. For tennis and pickleball play, refer to this USTA safety tip sheet for guidelines. For all other sports, refer to this NCDHHS guidance for sports (updated September 21)

Questions?

Email us at parc@cornelius.org or call 704-892-6031 x160 – we are here to help!

What's Happening

	Great news! We have expanded PARCplus through December 18, 2020! PARCplus is a mash-up combining a school day with a safe, full-day camp setting, including time for online learning plus art, exercise, homework, and more, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for 1st-6th graders. And now, you may register by the week or by the day - choose just the days you need. Read more and register now!
	Fall into PARC: We invite you and your family to experience fun activities and ideas every day! From fall concerts, to outdoor movies, to exploring our beautiful park spaces or finding new recipes, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Online entries are being accepted for our Virtual Costume Contest and Halloween@Home Decorating Contest, with deadlines extended to November 1.
	Tai Chi is back, outdoors on Thursday mornings under the Bailey Road Park band shell, with separate classes for beginner and intermediate students. Register now for the next session, which starts November 5.
	Fall C Session: Registration is now open for limited number of adult arts ceramics programs are scheduled to begin the week of November 2.
	We're bringing back Open Track Nights, three nights per week, 6-8 p.m., beginning the week of November 2. The James Hoyt Wilhelm Park 1/4-mi walking track will be lighted on Mondays and the Bailey Road Park regulation track will be lighted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, both open to the public for your enjoyment. Come and enjoy a safe place to walk or run, on your own or with family and friends.
	Join Cornelius PARC and Novant Health’s Lakeside Family Physicians on Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. at Antiquity Greenway for Walk with a Doc, a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. This is free to attend. However, space is limited and registration is required.
	View our list of Arts, Athletics, Fitness Classes & Recreation programs. Register now for the next sessions of our popular fitness classes. We also offer drop-in classes on Mondays and Saturdays!
	Looking for a unique gift for friends or family? A gift certificate from PARC is always the right size! Gift certificates can be used for classes or merchandise at the Cornelius Arts Center, full-day and partial-day summer camps, fitness classes & more.
	We offer a variety of Parks, Recreation & Arts Centers, and Trails & Greenways for your enjoyment. Read more about renting a shelter, field or court.

The 5th Annual Beyond Walls Public Art Exhibition is open at Robbins Park. This award-winning exhibit will be on display through January 31, 2020, and features 7 sculptures by 6 artists. Join us on Saturday, June 1, at 3:30 p.m. for and Artist Tour! The public is invited to cast a vote for their favorite sculpture through June 30, 2019 for the "People's Choice Award". Enjoy!