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family camping

Enjoy September’s mix of late summer fun and crisp autumn evenings with APR programs throughout the month including camping skills, fall baking, laser tag, special events, and more!

Explore Things to Do in Asheville This September


coach with young athletes

Join coaches, afterschool providers, and mentors from across the city on September 19 at Coaching for Safer Communities, a training to equip adults who work with young people with vital tools for mental health support, trauma response, and mentorship.

Register for ‘Coaching for Safer Communities’


teens on a playground

As hot summer days turn into cool fall weather, APR’s Therapeutic Recreation team has a packed schedule to bring fun, independence, and life-changing experiences designed for individuals with disabilities.

Discover APR Therapeutic Recreation


teens playing board games

APR has plenty of youth and teen enrichment opportunities planned for the upcoming season – including many mid-day programs for homeschool studets.

Browse the APR Homeschool Hub for Fresh Connections


Basketball court and ballfield at Crump Shiloh Center

Explore our unique collection of parks, community centers, pools, greenways, and other spaces

Child and adults drumming

Discover hundreds of programs and activities

New park building

Book a picnic shelter or community center for your next party, reunion, or special event

APR Director D. Tyrell McGirt speaking into a microphone

Browse the latest updates from your community parks and recreation department

Kid with construction hat

Learn how we’re improving well-being, building connections, and increasing active living opportunities in our community’s neighborhoods

People watching dance troupe on Asheville Parks & Recreation basketball court at festival

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Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults.

Athletics

Information about adult sports leagues and youth athletics programs offered by Asheville Parks & Recreation.

Enjoy Greenways

Explore an interactive map of the Asheville's greenways and learn how to use them for your recreation and transportation enjoyment.

Pool & Splasheville

Hours and information about Asheville's public pools and Splasheville, the free interactive splash pad play fountain in Pack Square Park.

Facility Search

Find Asheville parks, community centers, and pools near you. Search by location, filter by amenity, or view a list.

Community Events

Find upcoming special events, activities, programs, and camps in Asheville.

Related Projects

Weaver Park Improvements

Starting in 2016, Weaver Park has received improvements including rebuilt dual-lined courts, ballfield updates, a new pedestrian bridge and enhanced accessibility on Glenn's Creek Greenway, a new playground and overall landscaping improvements.

Asheville Parks & Recreation News