What we do Last updated or reviewed on January 24, 2025 Explore, Connect, Discover with APR SIGN UP FOR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Get Active in January & Win Prizes! We’ve got a fun challenge to keep our neighbors moving, creating, and connecting during the first month of the year. Pick up a card at any APR community center or print your own and win fabulous prizes like a tote bag, trucker hat, tumbler, waterproof phone pouch, and silicon wristband. GET IN THE GAME Which Parks are Open? If a park is listed, PLEASE stay away. Though some spaces look safe, there may be broken equipment, sinkholes, or other “unseen” dangers following unprecedented damage from storms in September. Disaster relief agencies continue to assess damage that may be eligible for grants and other recovery resources; unauthorized “help” may make some parks ineligible for this vital funding. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact parks@ashevillenc.gov. Riverside Cemetery is closed except to those attending funeral services. Memorial Stadium and Mountainside Park are closed for community improvement projects unrelated to storm damage and should reopen soon. Click here for frequently asked questions Read this article for more on the FEMA Public Assistance program to rebuild roadways, parks, and more vital infrastructure CLOSED PARKS & GREENWAYS Azalea Park (including John B. Lewis Soccer Complex) Carrier Park French Broad River Park Jean Webb Park (including Craven Street Bridge Boating Access Area) Recreation Park Richmond Hill Park Riverside Cemetery Wilma Dykeman Greenway Find a Location Explore our unique collection of parks, community centers, pools, greenways, and other spaces Programs Discover hundreds of programs and activities Reserve Book a picnic shelter or community center for your next party, reunion, or special event News Browse the latest updates from your community parks and recreation department Neighborhood Investments Learn how we’re improving well-being, building connections, and increasing active living opportunities in our community’s neighborhoods Connect Contact us or search job openings, plans and documents, ordinances, and more Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, 4th Floor, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5800 Email Address parks@ashevillenc.gov Athletics Weather Hotline828-251-4082Asheville Parks & Recreation on facebookAsheville Parks & Recreation on instagramAdditional LinksRecreate Asheville 10 Year PlanRecreate Asheville AppendicesEvents Calendar Related Services Register for programming Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults. SOAR Financial Assistance Program SOAR (Scholarships for Opportunities & Access to Recreation) may be available for youth and teen programs. 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. Pools & 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. Picnic Shelter Reservations View Asheville Parks & Recreation shelters and make a reservation. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Carrier Park Playground Neighborhoods: East West Asheville, Pisgah View Happening Now The new playground opened on August 15, 2024. View the City of Asheville’s active projects. For information about Asheville’s parks and recreation facilities, visit the Asheville Parks & Recreation page. Background As owner of Sulphur Springs Hotel (later changed [...] Richmond Hill Park Trail Network Expansion Beginning fall 2023, APR crews and community volunteers plan to increase hiking, walking, and biking options in Richmond Hill Park to include a 1.5-mile spur trail branching off of the existing Purple Trail. Roger Farmer Park In order to expand recreation opportunities in West Asheville, improvements at Roger Farmer Park include court resurfacing and field conversion. Explore Related ProjectsAsheville Parks & Recreation News City of Asheville assesses one pool safe for access this summer due to Helene Posted on January 27, 2025 by Christy Edwards Plan ahead for summer swim opportunities City of Asheville spotlights Black heritage and achievement in February Posted on January 24, 2025 by Christy Edwards Throughout the year, the City of Asheville and its partners share unique stories, rich cultural events, and opportunities to connect with neighbors that make the city a special place to call home. In February, all community members are invited to reflect on local Black history, heritage, and hope as Asheville Parks & Recreation [...] Stay active in Asheville with alternative activities while parks recover Posted on January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 by Christy Edwards When Helene swept across the region in September, it left unprecedented destruction including an estimated $1 billion in damages to City of Asheville municipally-owned properties and assets. As the community works to rebound and rebuild, some public recreation amenities will be offline for extended periods. In the meantime, check out some alternatives from Explore Asheville Parks & Recreation News
Register for programming Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults.
SOAR Financial Assistance Program SOAR (Scholarships for Opportunities & Access to Recreation) may be available for youth and teen programs.
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.
Pools & 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.
Carrier Park Playground Neighborhoods: East West Asheville, Pisgah View Happening Now The new playground opened on August 15, 2024. View the City of Asheville’s active projects. For information about Asheville’s parks and recreation facilities, visit the Asheville Parks & Recreation page. Background As owner of Sulphur Springs Hotel (later changed [...]
Richmond Hill Park Trail Network Expansion Beginning fall 2023, APR crews and community volunteers plan to increase hiking, walking, and biking options in Richmond Hill Park to include a 1.5-mile spur trail branching off of the existing Purple Trail.
Roger Farmer Park In order to expand recreation opportunities in West Asheville, improvements at Roger Farmer Park include court resurfacing and field conversion.
City of Asheville assesses one pool safe for access this summer due to Helene Posted on January 27, 2025 by Christy Edwards Plan ahead for summer swim opportunities
City of Asheville spotlights Black heritage and achievement in February Posted on January 24, 2025 by Christy Edwards Throughout the year, the City of Asheville and its partners share unique stories, rich cultural events, and opportunities to connect with neighbors that make the city a special place to call home. In February, all community members are invited to reflect on local Black history, heritage, and hope as Asheville Parks & Recreation [...]
Stay active in Asheville with alternative activities while parks recover Posted on January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 by Christy Edwards When Helene swept across the region in September, it left unprecedented destruction including an estimated $1 billion in damages to City of Asheville municipally-owned properties and assets. As the community works to rebound and rebuild, some public recreation amenities will be offline for extended periods. In the meantime, check out some alternatives from
