Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture

Overview

 
The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Department works to enhance the lives of citizens and visitors by providing great parks, natural areas and recreational experiences, from sports leagues and fitness classes to summer camps and art classes. Don't see what you like? Make a suggestion!  

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  View current and archived editions of our monthly e-newsletter.

COVID-19 Updates

During the current COVID-19 outbreak, the Town of Cornelius continues to take steps to help keep our community safe. Following federal, state and local direction, we are doing our part to keep you and our staff healthy, including cancelling all programming and facility rentals through May 31. PARC will consider reservations requests from our partner organizations during the current Phase 2, with an approved "return to play" plan that complies with NCDHHS guidelines for youth sports. No other reservations will be accepted at this time.

PARC Facilities

The safety and well-being of everyone who visits our PARC facilities are always our primary concerns.  All Cornelius parks and greenways remain open; in accordance with the governor’s orders, all who visit must practice social distancing (6 feet apart). Park restrooms are now open but restricted to one person at a time. For your protection, all playgrounds remain closed, and basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts are available for individual/singles play only. View this USTA safety tip sheet for tennis and pickleball play. Group games and activities and doubles matches are not allowed. Non-contact activities, where players can maintain 6’ of social distancing, are allowed.

PARC Programs

Summer camps will be offered. Please visit our summer camps webpage for details.

We continue to hope and prepare for adult fitness classes and Cornelius Arts Center programs. If the curve continues to bend downward and the most recent federal, state, and local information allows us to proceed, we are fully prepared to move forward. Even with a relaxation of restrictions, precautions will still be taken to ensure the health and safety of our customers and staff. Programs may move forward but look different, such as maximum numbers allowed, distancing protocols, and enhanced hygiene requirements. We simply do not know what will be allowed or mandated yet, but we are preparing as though that guidance will be given in the near future.  

Questions?

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

When you are visiting our parks and greenways for fresh air and exercise, you may notice these signs. 

We have also marked off sample areas with chalk, modeling for you the distance of six feet. 

Please help us keep the parks and greenways open by observing this important distance!

Do Your Part Sign

What's Happening

SC2020Logo_Color.100 Registration for our 2020 Summer Camps is open! We have made lots of changes and updates to our offerings, but there is something for everyone! 
 PARC @ Home During closures and cancellations due to COVID-19 concerns, we are on a mission to bring you ways to keep busy, stay engaged, decompress, and maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit. Look for PARC@HOME, our new weekly newsletter each Monday. View the current and past editions as we bring the programs to you!
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 The Cornelius Arts Center features great art exhibits, classes, camps and workshops for all ages, but is currently closed until further notice.  Please check back for details. 
Fitness group 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!
Gift Certificate 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. 
Facility Image 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!
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!