Congratulations to our CAYLA graduates!
Join us in congratulating the recent CAYLA program graduates as they set off on bright futures.
Memorial Day ceremony to be held at WNC State Veterans Cemetery
A Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on May 27 at 10 a.m. at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 926 West Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, N.C. The keynote speaker will be Harold (Ted) Minnick, Lt. Col. (Ret.), US Army. Additional readings will be from veteran writing group Brothers and Sisters Like These. A recording [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation celebrates grand opening of city’s first all-abilities playground on June 25
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invites kids, families, and community members of all ages to celebrate the city’s first all-abilities playground at Murphy-Oakley Community Center on Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m. Open play time will follow a short ceremony with remarks from D. Tyrell McGirt, APR Director. Attendees can also enjoy treats [...]
Stormwater line replacement and temporary road closure on Hiawassee St.
July 9, 2024 Update – As of July 9, stormwater staff and crews are working to determine the new layout necessary for the stormwater drain. The preliminary work of location and mapping of utility lines started this week. Pending any unforeseen utility or relocation conflicts or weather complications, crews can begin laying stormwater pipe early [...]
Asheville Asks: What trees, grasses and shrubs are recommended for planting in Asheville?
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Removal of Vance Monument base to begin May 14
The process to remove the remaining Vance Monument structure at Pack Square Plaza will begin on Tuesday and last approximately two months. The contractor will begin the staging process on Monday, May 13. What to expect during the removal: North Pack Square will be closed to vehicular traffic throughout the removal process to allow for demolition to [...]
APR Innovators: Jay Houston
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 [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 14, 2024
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Note: The proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget Document will be [...]
Asheville Asks: Why are my water bills so close together?
Updated August 28, 2024 Why am I receiving two water bills so close together? Due to our aging network of water meters, the City of Asheville Water Resources Department has encountered delays in meter reading and work order completion. As a result, billing cycles have become irregular. Because the last bill for some customers was sent later [...]
Beat the heat with Asheville Parks & Recreation’s splash-tastic schedule of water activities
Are you ready to get super-soaked, Ashevillians? Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has a summer of water games, foam parties, and water-based popup programs for community members of all ages. In addition to these free and low-cost events, outdoor pools at Recreation Park and Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center open for the [...]
Park Views: Carrier Park
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.
Asheville Fire Department members help Houston during devastating floods
Task Force 2 is answering the call of duty once again, this time to aid our fellow Americans in Texas. The devastation wrought by flooding in the Houston area demands swift and decisive action, and our Type I swift water rescue team is on the move. Over the past week, hundreds of people have been [...]
Free Bus Fare & Travel Training event on May 13, 2024
Free Bus Fare The City of Asheville is partnering with Strive Beyond and the Land of Sky Regional Council to provide free transit on May 13, 2024 in recognition of Strive Not to Drive Week. Passengers will not be required to pay bus fare on any Asheville [...]
Calling all Asheville homebuilders: Share your input on sustainability rebates
The City of Asheville is reevaluating its Sustainability Rebate Program and wants to hear directly from local home builders. The program currently provides rebates on permit fees for new or renovated one and two family dwellings built under the North Carolina Residential Code that include above-minimum state code elements like solar panels, energy efficiency upgrades, [...]
Rec n Roll delivers imaginative play throughout Asheville this summer
Since there is not a playground or community center in all Asheville neighborhoods, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) drives a colorful van full of games, art projects, and fun treasures to stoke the imagination into public parks and local neighborhoods throughout the summer. Rec n Roll hosts Monday Imagination Days with free open play, [...]
Attend our popular monthly Homelessness Learning Series – May dates announced
The Homelessness Division of the City of Asheville Community and Economic Development Department invites members of the public to join them for an informative learning series focused on homelessness in our community. This 3-part learning series, presented by Homeless Strategy Specialist Debbie Alford, offers community members the opportunity to learn more about the causes, responses, [...]
