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Summer boredom busters: Unforgettable fun for teens, kids, and toddlers
Get ready to create memories that last a lifetime as Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) unleashes a tidal wave of awesome activities designed to keep Ashevillians 18 and under cool, entertained, and engaged all season long. With plenty of programs for all ages like splash-tastic water events, sports [...]
Historic Resources Commission presents the 2024 Historic Resources Champion awards
The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Thursday, May 23 recognizes the 2024 Historic Resources Champion award recipients.
Asheville’s hottest sports leagues to join this summer
Don’t miss out! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has incredible sports leagues and fitness activities for adults, teens, and kids of all skill levels this summer. APR sports are safe, welcoming, and organized with experienced, impartial referees and umpires where the focus is on building community through healthy competition. If you’re interested in getting paid [...]
Interdepartmental information sharing promotes cleanliness and safety
Keeping our streets clean and safe is a community effort. It takes interdepartmental coordination and community information. Take graffiti tagging. It’s more than just a nuisance impacting everyone from repeatedly targeted buildings to residents who want to enjoy the unobstructed beauty of the many murals around our City. It’s also classified as vandalism and a drain [...]
City of Asheville announces a change of venue for the June 11, 2024, City Council meeting
The June 11, 2024 City Council Meeting will take place at Harrah's Cherokee Center. Please make note of this venue change if you wish to attend in person.
First funds of the $3-million Mellon Foundation Grant Invested into Boosting the Block Project
On May 28, Asheville City Council authorized $180,000 to fund a contract for community facilitation, engagement, and project support services for the “Boosting the Block” Project, one of three projects funded by the Mellon Foundation to implement components of the Pack Square Plaza Vision Plan. The Block is Asheville’s historic Black business district and multicultural [...]
Stephens-Lee alumni invited to celebrate 100 years of the ‘Castle on the Hill’ at centennial reunion celebration
Stephens-Lee Alumni Association’s biennial alumni reunions offer a chance to reminisce about days in the “Castle on the Hill” with former schoolmates, but this year’s celebration marks 100 years since the first class graduated from a school that became well known across the southeast for its excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. The final [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces changes to Pack Square Park’s lawn, sections of Roger McGuire Green and Reuter Terrace closed June 17-July 5
A solution to a frequent challenge for Asheville’s festival and event organizers – and the municipal parks management team – is on the horizon in Pack Square Park’s Roger McGuire Green. The “cool season” grass currently in that part of the park will be replaced with “warm season” hybrid bermudagrass that thrives in spring, [...]
APR Innovators: Andy Guzy
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 join the Asheville [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 28, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
Park Views: Kenilworth Park and the Kenilworth Trio
This entry is part of Park Views, a weekly 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 [...]
City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule
The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 27, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day [...]
Attend our popular monthly Homelessness Learning Series –Announcing June dates
Join us June 7,14 &21 for all three session of The Homelessness Learning Series. To be held at the Weaverville Library
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about Business Inclusion and Economic Development with Marcus Kirkman and Charlie Savage
On this episode of What’s Up Asheville host Sam Parada interviews Minority Business Program Manager Marcus Kirkman and Economic Development Specialist Charlie Savage. The group talks goals and programs of the Business Inclusion Office and community opportunities fostered by our Economic Development Team.
ElectriFair to showcase new clean energy solutions to Asheville and Buncombe County homes
Free event offers valuable info on energy efficiency and new technologies ElectriFair – a first-of-its-kind local event for homeowners to explore an array of clean-energy solutions – is set for Saturday, June 8, at the A-B Tech Mission Conference Center. The free-to-all public event is an initiative of Electrify Asheville-Buncombe, a [...]
All aboard for fun: Carrier Park’s new playground coming soon
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) play experts are excited to announce a major transformation coming to Carrier Park in West Asheville. The current wooden playground is often cited as one of the best in town, but its age requires frequent repairs to maintain safety. Say Goodbye (for Now) Kids and families are invited to [...]
