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, Wednesday Theme Days with activities tied to a unique subject (advance registration required), and free pop-ups where anything can happen.
To find out where Rec n Roll will be next, bookmark this calendar or sign up for APR’s monthly newsletter. New dates may be added throughout the summer, so check often.
Monday Imagination Day
FREE | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Giant building blocks, tunnels, and fun games await on special days of open play geared for ages 1-5 years-old. No advance registration or sign up required, adults must accompany children the entire time.
- June 10 – Jake Rusher Park
- June 17 – Weaver Park
- June 24 – West Asheville Park
- July 1 – Hummingbird Park
- July 8 – Kenilworth Park
- July 15 – Jake Rusher Park
- July 22 – Weaver Park
- July 29 – West Asheville Park
- August 5 – Hummingbird Park
- August 12 – Kenilworth Park
Wednesday Theme Days
$5 per date | 10-11 a.m.
Youngsters ages 2-5 years-old complete activities and challenges that spark a creative bone while having fun – and, often, getting messy! Advance registration required, supplies and space limited. REGISTER HERE >
- June 12 – Messy Art in the Park at West Asheville Park
- June 26 – Things That Go! at Jake Rusher Park
- July 3 – Dino Day at Haw Creek Park
- July 10 – Little Scientists at Weaver Park
- July 24 – Messy Art in the Park at Jake Rusher Park
- July 31 – Things That Go! at Kenilworth Park
- August 7 – Animal Adventures at Weaver Park
Rec n Roll Pop-ups
FREE | times vary
The Rec n Roll team adds new stops all the time! To find out where they’ll show up next, bookmark this calendar, follow APR on Facebook and Instagram, or sign up for APR’s monthly newsletter.
Check Out More Asheville Programs and Events
APR team members offer more than 100 opportunities for community members of all ages to explore, connect, discover each week – including many designed specifically for little ones. Use these resources to find opportunities:
- View current Asheville Parks & Recreation program guide
- Search Asheville Parks & Recreation programs online
- Subscribe to Asheville Parks & Recreation’s monthly newsletter
- Follow Asheville Parks & Recreation on Facebook and Instagram