Asheville announces City Council Meeting: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The meeting will take place at City Hall, 70 Court Plaza on the second floor. Public Welcome
Who’s up this week on What’s Up AVL! – Kristina Israel from Community Engagement
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show gives the community the chance to take a deep dive with City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This week, the City of Asheville host Sam Parada sat down with Community Engagement Manager Kristina Israel to [...]
City of Asheville and Buncombe County Community Reparations Commission meeting: July 18, 2022
The Community Reparations Commission is empowered to make short, medium, and long-term recommendations that will make significant progress toward repairing the damage caused by public and private systemic racism. The task of the Reparations Commission is to issue a report in a timely manner for consideration by the City, County, and other participating community [...]
Community members can stay cool at Asheville Parks & Recreation’s free water events
Have some fun in the sun! Pop into one of City of Asheville Parks and Recreation's Pop Up Free Water Events
Community Reparations Commission meets Monday, July 18, 2022
The next meeting of the Community Reparations Commission will take place 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2022. Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall at 87 Haywood Street.
City community centers and Parks & Recreation admin offices closed on July 15, 2022
While Community Centers and Admin offices are closed one day - July 15 -- All parks and pools are open regular hours.
Triathlon designed for kids returns to Pack Square Park in August
Little ones ages 3-6 years old are invited to bike, sprint, and splash during Asheville Parks & Recreation’s annual Tiny Tykes Triathlon in Pack Square Park (80 Court Plaza) on Sunday, August 7. Advance registration is required and costs $10 for Asheville residents or $12 for those residing outside [...]
July is Parks and Recreation Month – Looking at the Resource Management Division
Asheville Parks & Recreation has been the trusted steward of the city’s parks, community centers, playground, sports courts and fields, pools, and more for nearly 70 years. There’s no better way to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month than by highlighting the professionals who faithfully serve the community all year [...]
City of Asheville to share updates on Memorial Stadium and Mountainside Park at community events
Representatives from the City of Asheville’s Parks & Recreation and Capital Projects departments will present updates on the Phase II improvements to Memorial Stadium and Mountainside Park at upcoming community events. Community members can view project renderings and discuss planned improvements with staff members. As defined by City Council during its March [...]
Who’s up this week on What’s up AVL! – Planning and Urban Design Staff
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show gives the community the chance to take a deep dive with City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This week, the City of Asheville sits down with Stephanie Dahl and Karli Stephenson from the Planning and [...]
Art in the Heart: Call for Artists Application Deadline Extended until August 1, 2022
Updated Deadline for applications The deadline for applications for Art in the Heart has been extended to August 1, 2022. Existing applications will be reviewed and notified of the change in dates. Call for applications In partnership with the Friends of Buncombe County Special Collections and Asheville’s Public Art and Cultural Commission, the City is kicking off [...]
July is Parks and Recreation Month – Looking at the Planning & Development Division
Asheville Parks & Recreation has been the trusted steward of the city’s parks, community centers, playground, sports courts and fields, pools, and more for nearly 70 years. There’s no better way to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month than by highlighting the professionals who faithfully serve the community all year to build a [...]