Situated on 40 beautiful acres and offering 85,000-square-feet of inside activity space, Northern Regional Recreation Center in Cornelius is more than just a fitness center – it’s a gathering place for a wide variety of community activities!
From maintaining a healthy lifestyle – both physically and mentally – to exploring new adventures as a family or with neighbors, there’s something at the NRRC for every age. You’ll also find a strong sense of community that focuses on strength, movement and making great personal strides.
Best of all, this is a recreational center where fitness is definitely not one-size-fits-all. You may be looking to sweat, sculpt and stretch – or maybe dance your way to a more fit new year – or perhaps you’re seeking a welcoming outlet where you can simply unwind. Both upstairs studios at NRRC host an incredible variety of classes designed for every body, every goal and every fitness level: Kettlebell & Core, Lift & Burn, Body Circuit, HIIT Fusion, Athletic Stretching, Vinyasa Flow, Club Cardio Dance, Cycle Beats, Step and many more.
You’ll experience a fully equipped fitness center offering cutting-edge equipment for cardio and strength training. Zumba, yoga and cycling can be tailored to every fitness level, or enjoy the lap pool, leisure pool and a variety of other activities designed for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
If basketball, volleyball or pickleball is more your style, you’ll enjoy access to excellent courts and plenty of fellow enthusiasts! For those who are new to a regular exercise routine, it’s easy to sign up for a complimentary wellness orientation to see what you’ve been missing, and explore every option for your new year routine.
It’s also easy to make fitness in the new year a true family affair here with outstanding pre-school, after school and youth programs – plus a wide variety of senior wellness opportunities.
“We house a state certified senior center in our building that offers a wide variety of programs for older adults, aged 55 or over – and that requires no cost for membership,” explains Senior Facility Manager Ryan Brill. “From art classes, field trips, exercise classes and special events to gameplay such as Mahjong and bingo, we have something to offer for all the interests you knew you had, and the chance to discover the ones you didn’t!”
NRRC also offers child watch and youth watch services that are safe, engaging and included with the cost of your membership.
“Parents and guardians deserve quality time to themselves to tackle their own fitness endeavors, participate in art programs or experience our numerous open gym programs,” adds Ryan. “We have morning and evening child watch for ages two to six years of age, and evening and Saturday morning youth watch for ages seven to 13.”
Created to be a hub for community connection and wellness for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, you’ll always feel a strong sense of belonging at Northern Regional Recreation Center. Flexible membership options include affordable opportunities that are a good value for both families and individuals alike.
The Northern Regional Recreation Center is located at 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius, 980.314.6772. Learn more about their full schedule of fitness classes and activities at parkandrec.mecknc.gov. Hours are Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Friday 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
