Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities

The Department of Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities manages a unique collection of sporting & entertainment facilities and operations. Over 1.5 Million people participate in programs or attend events at the facilities, including the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, WNC Nature Center, McCormick Field, Aston Park Tennis Center, John B Lewis Soccer Complex and outdoor events within parks and public spaces, permitted by the City’s Office of Special Events.

Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities

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Address

87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Mailing Address

PO Box 7148

Phone Number

828-259-5452

Email Address

ccorl@ashevillenc.gov

Director

Chris Corl

Related Projects

drawing of proposed new entry to the wnc nature center

WNC Nature Center – Gateway to the Southern Appalachians Enhancement Project

The Gateway to the Southern Appalachians exhibit advances key elements of the WNC Nature Center’s Vision for the Future including the planning, design, and implementation of new butterfly gardens and play areas, enlarged gift shop, and “gateway” entry experience. The project area covers the section of the Nature Center that is [...]

mccormick field bird's eye view rendering

McCormick Field Centennial Restoration and Capital Improvements

Overview In partnership with the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Buncombe County Government and the Asheville Tourists Baseball Club, the City of Asheville is spearheading a significant renovation project of McCormick Field. For project updates, timeline, and background information, click the button below. More Information Contact Information Chris Corl, [...]

Municipal “Muni” Golf Course

The goal of this project will be to evaluate the existing stormwater system in order to develop engineered stormwater solutions and associated cost estimates to improve conditions throughout the Asheville Municipal Golf Course.

Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities News

City of Asheville reaches key infrastructure recovery milestone, initiates first storm recovery Request for Qualifications for design team

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville is taking a significant step forward in its infrastructure recovery efforts by initiating the first in a series of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for major rebuilding projects. This milestone marks the beginning of a strategic and coordinated approach to restoring and enhancing the city’s infrastructure following recent storm impacts. The first storm [...]

WNC Nature center Director Chris Gentile

WNC Nature Center staff recount Helene response in their own words

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Kim Miller

The WNC NAture Center is back - hear, first hand, from those who helped facilitate this amazing reopening

Mardi Gras Parade returns on Sunday, March 2

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Kim Miller

Animalia fun returns to downtown Asheville on Sunday, March 2, 2025. As our community comes together to Let the Good Times Roll, there will be route and traffic impacts. Times and Routes 10:00 a.m. Line up and float assembly begins on Southside Avenue between Biltmore and Short Coxe Avenue 3:05 p.m. Traditional Step Off The parade will enter [...]