Our city’s holiday season heats up with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Holly Jolly Holidays series of festive events that bring neighbors together to enjoy dazzling displays, heartwarming traditions, and the mountain spirit that shines brightly in our community all year. Discover the season of hope and explore APR’s full slate of events [...]
From neighborhood barbecues and community gardens to teen gaming nights and older adult hiking clubs, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) activities and special events are often at the heart of people’s lives. As our community recovers together, parks and recreation programs are coming back to help build connections, create new memories, and make life [...]
In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024. Here is a look at how the City will be observing the day, and any impact to services. Veterans Day Ceremony A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA [...]
As the city continues to recover from massive destruction brought by Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is one step closer to returning to pre-storm operations as community center buildings reopen on Wednesday, November 6 for normal operating hours. As a City of Asheville department, many APR [...]
After postponing programs and events during the initial emergency response to Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) today announced a series of events for kids, families, and community members to celebrate Halloween with additional programs in November. All events are free and do not require registration. “APR’s annual Festival of Frights series has [...]
After closing three weeks ago following a series of massively destructive storms, some Asheville parks are ready to safely welcome community members back to explore, connect, and discover. As of this morning, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) crews have reopened 32 parks and continue to clear debris, examine playgrounds and other equipment, survey playing fields, [...]
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.
Update, October 1: Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, programs and events are postponed until further notice to allow our team to assist with recovery efforts. As the first full month of fall, October offers opportunities for crisp mornings, cool evenings, and connecting with neighbors and the world around us before the hustle and bustle [...]
With multiple parks featuring ballfields and volleyball, pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) offers plenty of opportunities to join pick-up games or play with organized sports leagues. As days turn cooler, trading outdoor courts for indoor activities can keep you active all season. Community centers offer open gym time throughout the [...]
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone. When did you [...]
Celebrated every year in September, National Senior Center Month spotlights how vital these centers are to the health and well-being of communities like Asheville. Senior centers provide support and encouragement to older adults, and offer a place for community members in the prime of life to discover unique interests, talents, and aspirations. This year’s [...]
Let's stay safe and keep Memorial Stadium progress moving forward by remaining off the track while it cures.
This entry is part of Park Views, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today. Read more from the series and follow APR on Facebook and
At its August 27 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted Recreate Asheville:Shaping Our City’s Parks, a 10-year vision plan built by community members to guide the City of Asheville’s parks and recreation decisions. This plan identifies which recreation spaces need the most work, which projects will be most beneficial, and strategies to keep the [...]
City Hall will be closed September 2 for Labor day.
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone. When did you [...]
September is an amazing sweet spot between the balmy, bug-bitten days of August and the chilly, crisp nights of October. Friday night football games and apple picking return as our mountains begin a spectacular show of bright yellow, orange, and purple hues that mark autumn in the Asheville area. While out-of-town leaf peepers crowd well-known [...]
