Bailey Road Park encompasses over 66 acres located off Highway 115 at the corner of Bailey Road. The park provides a variety of recreational opportunities and site amenities including a brand new playground and three (3) picnic shelters. 

Please note that during the CMS school year the baseball/tennis/disc golf parking lot opens at 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.

View a map of Bailey Road Park.

View a Bailey Road Park Fitness Trail map.

Interested in reserving a field or shelter?  Visit our Rental Information page.

Are you coming to visit Bailey Road Park for a tournament? Welcome to Cornelius!

Please note the following:

• There is no dedicated camper or RV parking day or night
• Dogs are welcome with the following requirements:
  • must be on a leash at all times
  • owners must clean up after their pets
  • dogs are never allowed on any playing fields
• Tobacco products of all kinds (including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, e-cigs, vaping) are not allowed anywhere on park property. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed unless an exception is expressly approved by the Cornelius Parks & Recreation Director for Town-operated special events.

 Bailey Road Park Master Plan

The original Bailey Road Park Master Plan was adopted in 2000 and, since that time, several phases have been completed in accordance with the original vision. Since the population of Cornelius has grown and changed over time, along with its citizens' needs, wants, and interests, the Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department is re-envisioning the plan for the next phases of Bailey Road Park. Public input for this new Master Plan will come from a public workshop and an online survey. 

A new conceptual plan has been developed and will be presented. Recreation amenities planned for the next phase include conversion of the existing tennis courts to pickleball courts and construction of new tennis courts, restroom building, observation area, parking and a restaurant.