Cornelius Town parks are generally open from dawn to dusk or 10 PM as posted at each park. Use of park facilities outside posted hours without a permit is a violation of park rules and may result in a citation for trespass.
The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture Department (PARC) manages more than a dozen parks and greenways, including Robbins Park, Bailey Road Park, and Jetton Park. Posted hours vary by facility: most active-use parks close at dusk or 10 PM, and greenways close at dusk. Ramsey Creek Park (the Town's only public lake access with a swim beach) has separate seasonal operating hours and parking fees. After-hours entry may be charged as second-degree trespass under N.C.G.S. §14-159.13. Special-event permits can authorize extended use. Alcohol is prohibited in all Town parks except at permitted events.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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