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Parks - Facilities

The Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department oversees many parks and public facilities.  this is a complete listing of all of the Parks and Facilities in alphabetical order.  Each Park and Facility has a short description and a link to driving directions through the Google Maps feature.

Amenities & Features

Recreation Centers

Greenways

Regional Community Parks

Neighborhood Parks

Specialized Facilities

 

Contact Information
Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
70 Court Plaza

Asheville, NC  28801
Phone:(828)259-5800
Fax:(828)259-5606

facilities



Albemarle Park

Neighborhood Park - Located in the historic Albemarle Park in north Asheville, the passive green space features gentle sloped lawns and mature canopy trees. Albemarle Park is a half-acre open space with mature canopy trees and sloping green spaces. Located in "The Circle".

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Amboy Road River Park

Neighborhood Park - 180 Amboy Road, Asheville, NC 28806

Located on Amboy Rd. along the French Broad River in west Asheville, this peaceful park consists of a trail and is part of the French Broad River Greenway.


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Ann Patton Joyce Park

Neighborhood Park - 30 Hawthorne Dr., Asheville, NC 28805
Located on Beverly Rd. in east Asheville, this green space sits in the heart of the Beverly Hills community and features a toddler playground and benches.

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APRCA Recreation Offices

APRCA Administration Facility - 72 Gashes Creek Rd., Asheville, NC

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Asheville Municipal Golf Course

Specialized Facility - 226 Fairwary Drive, Asheville, NC 28805

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Aston Park Tennis Facility

Specialized Facility - 336 Hilliard Ave Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 251-4074

One of Asheville’s oldest parksand located near downtown featuring a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, and the Aston Park Tennis Center.  The Center is the finest public clay court facilities in the United States offering 12 lighted clay tennis courts.  The center is open to the public daily, April – late November. 

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Azalea Park

Regional Community Park - 498 Azalea Rd, Asheville, NC 28805


Located on Azalea Rd. along the Swannanoa River in east Asheville, this 155-acre park is currently being developed as one of Asheville's top parks. The John B. Lewis Soccer complex (4 soccer fields ) is open with lots more special features to come including trails, picnic areas, disc golf, lakes, a retreat center, the historic Thomas Wolfe cabin and much more.

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Azalea Dog Park

Regional Community Park - 395 Azalea Rd., Asheville, NC 28802

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Burton St. Center

Recreation Center - 134 Burton St., Asheville, NC 28806

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Carrier Park

Regional Community Park -220 Amboy Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

One of Asheville's premiere parks offers volleyball courts, a giant playground, a roller-hockey rink, a basketball court, a multi-use track, a lawn bowling court, a paved trail and a multi-use sports field for baseball and soccer. Future development will include a picnic pavilion, river overlooks, boat landing, a wetland interpretive and education area, and more trails.  Located on Amboy Rd. and Michigan Ave. in west Asheville.

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Charlie Bullman Park

Neighborhood Park -719 New Haw Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28805
Named after an Asheville legend in youth sports, Charlie Bullman Park features two lighted ballfields, concession and restrooms. Located on New Haw Creek Rd. in east Asheville.

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Choctaw St. Park

Neighborhood Park - 105 Choctaw St., Asheville, NC 28801
A neighborhood getaway tucked in the Livingston Heights neighborhood featuring tennis courts. Located on Choctaw St. in central Asheville.

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City/County Plaza

Regional Community Park - 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
One of Asheville's premier downtown parks is the host to many popular special events including the 4th of July Celebration and Shindig on the Green.

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City Hall & APRCA Administrative Offices

APRCA Administration Facility - 70 Court Plaza Asheville, NC 28801

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East Asheville Center

Recreation Center -906 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805

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Food Lion Skate Park

Specialized Facility -50 Cherry St. N., Asheville, NC 28801

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French Broad River Greenway

Greenway -180 Amboy Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Located on Amboy Rd. along the French Broad River in west Asheville, this peaceful park consists of a trail and is part of the French Broad River Greenway.

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French Broad River Park

Regional Community Park -508 Riverview Dr., Asheville, NC 28806
One of Asheville's most beautiful parks, the park meanders alongside the tranquil French Broad River, and features a vast area of open green space with old trees, a wildflower garden, a paved trail, a gazebo,picnic tables and grills, an observation deck, and a small playground. The Dog Park features a large fenced-in area made for exercising and socializing your pooch!  Located at Amboy Rd. and Riverview Dr. in west Asheville. 

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French Broad River Park - Dog Park

Regional Community Park -508 Riverview Dr., Asheville, NC 28806

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Jean Webb Park

Neighborhood Park - 30 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC 28801

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Glenn's Creek Greenway

Greenway - The Greenway begins at the corner of Broadway St., and W.T.Weaver Blvd. and follows follows W.T.Weaver Blvd. NE.

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Griffing Blvd. Rose Garden

Neighborhood Park - physical address
The Griffing Blvd. Rose Garden is located within the median of Griffing Blvd in north Asheville.  This neighborhood gem is in its true glory in the spring and summer months when the hundreds of rose bushes are in full bloom.  

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Grove Park

Neighborhood Park - 338 Charlotte St. Asheville, NC 28801
This beautiful green space boasts giant old flowering trees and a turn of the century stone wall.  Located off Charlotte St. in the Grove Park neighborhood in north Asheville. 

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Hall Fletcher Park

Neighborhood Park - Between 25 Bradley St. and 45 Bradley St.

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Havest House Center

Recreation Center - 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville, NC 28803

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Haw Creek Park

Neighborhood Park -40 Avon Rd., Asheville, NC 28805
This neighborhood park features wooded natural areas, trails, a gazebo, restrooms, and a picnic shelter. Located on Avon Rd. in the Haw Creek community in east Asheville.

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Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre at Montford Center

Regional Community Park -90 Gay St., Asheville, NC 28801

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Herb Watts Park

Neighborhood Park - 62 Erskine Ave., Asheville, NC 2880
Herb Watts Park is a neighborhood park with a playground.

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Jake Rusher Park

Neighborhood Park - 132 Peachtree St., Arden, NC 28704

The park currently features a giant playground. New development will add a trail, gazebo, basketball and volleyball courts and picnic tables. Formerly Royal Pines Park, the park is located in south Asheville on Royal Pines Rd.

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Jones After School Program

Recreation Program - 544 Kimberly Ave Asheville, NC 28804

Ira B Jones Elementary School

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Kenilworth Park

Neighborhood Park - 79 Wyoming Rd., Asheville, NC 28803
The park offers a playground, tennis courts, a basketball court, restrooms and a large open play area. Located in the heart of the Kenilworth neighborhood on Wyoming Rd. off of Kenilworth Rd.

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Lakewood Park

Neighborhood Park - physical address
Also located in Kenilworth in east Asheville, this neighborhood park features a playground, a sandbox, a half-court basketball court and a ballfield.  Located on Lakewood Parkway. To reserve the park contact Harvest House, 828-350-2051. Lakewood Park is a neighborhood park featuring a playground and ballfield. Located on Lakewood Parkway.

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Livingston St. Park

Neighborhood Park - 285 Livingston St., Asheville, NC 28801
This downtown neighborhood park features a lighted ballfield, two tennis courts, a concession and restrooms. Located in central Asheville on Livingston St. in the Livingston Heights neighborhood.

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Lynwood Crump Shiloh Complex

Recreation Center - 121 Shiloh Rd., Asheville, NC 28803

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Magnolia Park

Neighborhood Park - 51 Magnolia Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

This small park features a playground, a small picnic shelter, a half court basketball court, restrooms and a paved trail.  Located on Flint St. in the Montford neighborhood.

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Malvern Hills Park & Pool

Specialized Facility - 75 Rumbough Pl., Asheville, NC 28806

A favorite summer spot in west Asheville, this park offers an outdoor swimming pool with a pavilion, a bathhouse, restrooms and a concession area. The park also includes a large picnic shelter,lighted tennis courts, a playground and a trail. Located at Rumbough and Sulphur Springs Rd. in west Asheville.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Regional Community Park - 50 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Asheville, NC 28801
Centrally located in downtown Asheville, this park pays homage to a great civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a life-size memorial statue set in a landscaped courtyard.  The park includes a lighted ballfield with concession, restrooms, a playground, picnic tables and grills, and a picnic shelter. The park is located off Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. in central Asheville. To reserve the ballfield contact the Athletics Division, 828-251-4024 or 828-251-4026.

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McCormick Field

Specialized Facility - 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC 28801

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Memorial Stadium

Regional Community Park - 32 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC 28801

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Montford Ballfield

Neighborhood Park - 88 Gay St., Asheville, NC 28801

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Montford Park

Neighborhood Park - 345 Montford Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

Located in the heart of the historic Montford neighborhood on Montford Ave. in central Asheville, this park has a basketball court, two lighted tennis courts and a concession. 

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Montford Recreation Complex

Recreation Center - 34 Pearson Dr Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 253-3714

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Mountainside Park

Neighborhood Park - 55 Hunt Hill Place, Asheville, NC 28801
The park is located on Hunt Hill St. in central Asheville and offers a ballfield, a picnic shelter  and a playground.

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Murphy-Oakley Park

Neighborhood Park - 715 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
The park includes a lighted ballfield, three tennis courts, a playground, a picnic shelter, a concession and restrooms. Oakley Park is located on Fairview Rd. in east Asheville. 

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Murphy-Oakley Recreation Center

Recreation Center - 749 Fairview Rd Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 251-4042

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Murray Hill Park

Neighborhood Park
One of Asheville's newest parks is in south Asheville on Bartlett St. in the South French Broad neighborhood. The park features a walking trail and pavilion with benches and picnic tables.  East on Bartlett St. off S. French Broad Ave. Murray Hill Park includes a walking trail and pavilion with picnic tables.

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North Asheville Recreation Center

Recreation Center - 37 Larchmont Dr, Asheville, NC 28804

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Owens-Bell Park

Neighborhood Park - On the corner of Clingman Ave., and Owens-Bell Lane.

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Pack Square

Regional Community Park - Located in the heart of downtown.|
Pack Square has a long history as the center of life for over a century. It is home to many special events and highlighted by the Vance Monument. To reserveuse of the Square,contact 828-259-5738.

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Pritchard Park

Regional Community Park - 67 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
One of Asheville's premier parks is located in the heart of downtown featuring large boulders with waterfalls, walkways, amphitheater-style seating and attractive landscaping.  It is a favorite spot for special events and street performers.

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Ray L. Kisiah Park

Neighborhood Park - 70 W Chapel Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
The park consists of two lighted ballfields and a concession with restrooms. The park is located on West Chapel Rd. in south Asheville.

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Recreation Park & Pool

Specialized Facility - 69 Gashes Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28805
Located along the Swannanoa River, the park features an outdoor swimming pool, playground and picnic shelters. It is located in the same complex with Azalea Park and the WNC Nature Center.

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Reed Creek Greenway

Greenway

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Richmond Hill Park

Regional Community Park - 280 Richmond Hill Dr., Asheville, NC 28806

A large park located in west Asheville on Richmond Hill Dr. offering over 180-acres of natural wooded terrain and views of the French Broad River. Amenities include a disc golf course and a series of unpaved trails.

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River Bend Park

Neighborhood Park - physical address
River Bend Park features a trail and benches along the Swannanoa River on Swannanoa River Road east of South Tunnel Road in Asheville.  River Bend Parks is accessible from the North corner of the Super Walmart parking lot.

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Riverside Cemetery

Specialized Facility - 53 Birch St., Asheville, NC 28801
Historic Riverside Cemetery is located in the Montford Historic District on Birch St. The cemetery features over 87 acres of landscaped grounds and is the final resting place for many of Asheville's early notable
 citizens such as writers Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry. For more information call 828-350-2066.

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Roger Farmer Memorial Park

Neighborhood Park - 71 Deaverview Rd., Asheville, NC 28806
This ballpark complex features three ballfields, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, concession and  restrooms.  The park is located on Deaverview Rd. in west Asheville.

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Senior Opportunity Center

Recreation Center - 36 Grove St, Asheville, NC 28801

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Seven Springs/Meadow Park/ Forest Park

Neighborhood Park - Located on Caledonia Rd. off Biltmore Ave., in Central Asheville.
These neighborhood parks are located on Caledonia Rd. in the Kenilworth neighborhood in east Asheville featuring trails, natural areas and a playground.  Seven Springs Park, Meadow Park and Forest Park are
 a series of neighborhood parks featuring trails, natural areas and a playground.

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Shiloh Park

Neighborhood Park - 121 Shiloh Rd., Asheville, NC 28803
This neighborhood park is located in the heart of the Shiloh neighborhood on Shiloh Rd. in south Asheville and surrounded by the Shiloh Center.  It features a lighted ballfield with concession and restrooms, a basketball
court, tennis court, playground, picnic tables and a trail.

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Shiloh Recreation Complex

Recreation Center - 121 Shiloh Rd Asheville, NC 28803

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Stephens-Lee Center

Recreation Center - 30 George Washington Carver Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

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Sunset Park

Neighborhood Park - physical address
This passive park is located along the Sunset Parkway and features natural areas and open space.

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Thomas Wolfe Plaza

Neighborhood Park - 52 N Market St., Asheville, NC 28801
Located in downtown Asheville on Woodfin St., this brick plaza is a peaceful spot to relax in the downtown area.

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Valley Springs Ballfield Complex

Regional Community Park - 214 Long Shoals Rd., Arden, NC 28704

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Valley Springs Holland Field

Regional Community Park - 206 Long Shoals Rd., Arden, NC 28704

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Vance After School Program

Recreation Program - 98 Sulphur Springs Rd Asheville, NC 28806
Vance Elementary School

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Walton St. Park & Pool

Specialized Facility - 570 Oakland Rd., Asheville, NC 28802
Located in south-central Asheville on Walton St., this neighborhood park is popular for summer activities featuring an outdoor swimming pool complete with a concession and bath house, as well as, a softball field, a picnic shelter and a playground. 

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W.C.Reid Center for Creative Arts

Recreation Center - 133 Livingston St., Asheville, NC 28801

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Weaver Park


Neighborhood Parks - 200 Murdock Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
The park features a lighted ballfield, concession, a basketball court, playground, tennis courts, picnic shelter, a trail and a restroom.  Weaver Park is located off Merrimon Ave. in north Asheville. .

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West Asheville Recreation Center

Recreation Center - 970 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

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West Asheville Park

Neighborhood Park - 11 Vermont Ave., Asheville, NC 28806
Located in west Asheville on Vermont Ave. and home to Gassaway Field, a Little League baseball field. The park also features a Little League batting cage, concessions and restrooms, two tennis courts, a playground and a picnic shelter.

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WNC Nature Center

Specialized Facility - 75 Gashes Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28803

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White Pine Park

Neighborhood Park - physical address
This park is located in the White Pine neighborhood on White Pine Ct. in east Asheville and features open space and picnic tables.

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