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 week where students, families, and community members can play pick-up volleyball, basketball, and pickleball. Just grab a free key fob at any center and you’re ready to go!
Fall 2024 Open Gym Schedule
For more info, contact parks@ashevillenc.gov or (828) 259-5800. All are free unless noted. Schedule may change without notice.
All Ages Open Gym
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center
- Wednesday, 4-6pm (ends November 13)
- Sunday, 6-8pm
Volleyball
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, ages 16 and up
- Monday, 10:30-11:30am (set up for chair volleyball, ends October 28)
- Tuesday, 6-9pm
- Saturday, 11:30am-4:30pm (ends November 2)
Stephens-Lee Community Center, ages 16 and up
- Monday, 6:30-8:30pm (ends October 28)
Tempie Avery Montford Community Center
- Monday and Friday, 10:30am-2:30pm
Basketball
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, ages 16 and up
- Thursday, 6-9pm (ends November 14)
- Sunday, 1-4pm
Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 6-9pm (ends November 1)
- Friday, 6-8pm
- Saturday, 2:30-6pm
- Sunday, 1-6pm
- Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm (ages 16 and up, ends October 30)
- Saturday, 11am-1pm (ages 16 and under, ends October 5)
- Saturday, 1:30-5:30 (ages 16 and up, ends September 21)
Tempie Avery Montford Community Center
- Thursday, 6-9pm (starts October 30)
- Sunday, 4-6pm
Pickleball
Grab an APR Pickle Pass at either location. 10 visits for $10 or 25 visits for $20. One visit costs $3.
Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9am-1pm
- Monday and Friday, 9:30am-12pm
- Tuesday, 12-2:30pm
- Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm (ends October 29)
- Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm (advanced)
- Sunday, 3:45-5:45pm (beginner/intermediate)
Athletics and Sports Leagues
APR’s broad line-up of youth athletics programs, adult sports leagues, and special events emphasize fair play and enjoyment for any level of experience. Upcoming leagues include flag football, basketball, and volleyball for adults and basketball for kids and teens.
Search Current Asheville Sports and Athletics
APR Therapeutic Recreation also hosts adapted bowling, tennis, and indoor rock climbing, as well as Adult Morning Movement on Wednesday and monthly walking and hiking clubs.
Fitness Centers
Cardio equipment, exercise machines, and free weights are available at APR fitness centers. Community members can sign up online or at any community center to receive a fitness center key fob. Annual memberships are just $50 for Asheville residents or $75 for a family of up to four people.
High school students may bring a student ID or other form of school identification the first time they use a fitness center to receive a free annual pass. Adults ages 60 and over can show a drivers license or other government-issued ID to receive free annual passes, too. Visit this page for more information on free annual passes.
Fitness rooms are available whenever community centers are open. Please call individual centers with any questions.
- Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, located on 121 Shiloh Rd., can be reached at 828-274-7739.
- Stephens-Lee Community Center, located on 30 George Washington Carver Ave., can be reached at 828-250-2058.
Looking for Fitness Classes?
APR hosts weekly Zumba, line dance, and fitness classes. For current class schedules:
- Pick up a program guide at any community center
- Search classes and activities online
- Sign up for Asheville Parks & Recreation’s monthly newsletter