What to know about Asheville Parks & Recreation’s free Movies in the Park series starting May 10
Community members are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to free viewings that begin after dusk on the second Friday of each month.
Participate in the 2024 Spring Sweep!
The 2024 Spring Litter Sweep is taking place April 13-27. Traditionally scheduled for the last two weeks of April and September, Litter Sweep is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative. Residents throughout the state participate in local efforts to help clean up North Carolina’s roadways. We invite you to lend a [...]
City Of Asheville announces Call for Artists for a New Art Deco Masterpiece – part of the Urban Trail
The City of Asheville and the Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) seek a qualified artist(s) or designer(s) to submit their qualifications for a piece of public artwork that reimagines Station #7, the Art Deco Masterpiece, part of Asheville’s Urban Trail. Responses to this Call for Artists (CFA) will be reviewed by an Artist [...]
Free seeds to get growing
If you’ve ever started a garden, you know that seeds, in addition to soil, water, and sun, are required for success. The City of Asheville is happy to share and support Seed Libraries for residents to access seeds for free! Seed Libraries are a great community resource that offer vegetable, flower, and herb seeds to help [...]
City of Asheville & Buncombe County receive award for the Food Scraps Drop-off Pilot Program
Food Scrap Drop Off program between City and County receives Statewide recognition and praise
City announces Affordable Housing input opportunity
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - What do you think? A survey to provide your input is open now through April 14, 2024.
City of Asheville announces Public Works Director Greg Shuler to retire effective July 2024.
Join the City of Asheville’s leadership team in congratulating Greg Shuler on his upcoming retirement effective July 31, 2024. Greg Shuler joined the City of Asheville in March 2008 and has served as the Public Works Director since April 2014. “In his ten years serving in the role as department director of Public Works, Greg consistently [...]
Recognizing neighborhood contributions: Neighborhood Advisory Committee launches monthly volunteer recognition program
The City of Asheville’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee is excited to announce the initiation of a monthly Volunteer Spotlight program, aiming to honor the exceptional individuals who make significant contributions to their local community. Nominations for outstanding neighborhood volunteers will be accepted on a rolling basis. Each month, one volunteer will be [...]
APR Innovators: Tameka Crudup
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 [...]
Park Views: Glenn’s Creek and Reed Creek Greenways
This entry is part of Park Views, as 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
The City of Asheville announces the cancellation of the April 9, 2024 City Council Meeting
April 9 City Council Meeting canceled The 2:30 p.m. Budget work session continues - live stream is available on the City's Virtual Engagement Hub or the City of Asheville YouTube Channel
AVL Alert for water customers in portions of North Asheville
UPDATE: April 17 at 3 p.m. A permanent pump has entered service on Wednesday afternoon, and water customers in the Town Mountain area may resume full usage of the system. Water Resources thanks our customers for their patience.
Big fun for little ones on May 5 at Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Tiny Tykes Day
Asheville families are in for a fun-filled day during Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Tiny Tykes Day at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. The free family festival features hands-on experiences and adventures tailored for kids ages 5 and under including tumble and bounce houses, face [...]
Attend the Reed Creek Greenway Feasibility Study Open House on April 11
The Reed Creek Greenway Feasibility Study is aimed at enhancing connectivity and promoting outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As part of this ongoing initiative, in partnership with the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO), the City of Asheville is hosting a drop-in open house on April 11, 2024 [...]
Make connections at Asheville Parks & Recreation board game and playing card events
Phones, tablets, computers, and screens offer endless connectivity, but don’t fully replace the mental and social benefits – and friendly rifts – that come with competitive and cooperative gameplay. Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s popular athletics programs and sports leagues are well known, but many community members have discovered (or rediscovered) [...]
City Council approves parking fee adjustments to go into effect on July 1, 2024: What you need to know
The FY25 fee schedule was presented at the Asheville City Council meeting on March 26, 2024. The parking rate adjustments aim to address infrastructure needs while maintaining accessibility and convenience for residents and visitors alike. Parking fee adjustments will go into effect on July 1, 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the parking fee [...]
Downtown Cleanliness and Safety Update – March 2024
There’s a lot underway to address the cleanliness and safety in downtown. If you want to be one of the first to know, we encourage you to sign up to receive the newsletter. Site Work Beginning for Downtown Restroom Project At the February 13 City Council meeting, council members approved resolutions authorizing the [...]