What we do Last updated or reviewed on January 27, 2026 February Programs & Events Karaoke, painting, Valentine’s Day celebrations, and highlighting Black voices are just some of the ways you can find where you belong in February. FIND FEBRUARY FLOW Explore, Connect, Discover with APR SIGN UP FOR APR NEWSLETTERS Be Winter Ready for Adventure APR pros share tips to stay comfortable and safe while exploring the city’s parks and greenways during cold temperatures. MAKE A PLAN CLOSED PARKS Some areas of open parks may be inaccessible. Please check individual location pages for partial closures. Azalea Park (including John B. Lewis Soccer Complex) Carrier Park West (picnic shelter and east parking lot are open) French Broad River Park Recreation Park Find a Location Explore our unique collection of parks, community centers, pools, greenways, and other spaces Programs Discover hundreds of programs and activities Reserve Book a picnic shelter or community center for your next party, reunion, or special event News Browse the latest updates from your community parks and recreation department Neighborhood Investments Learn how we’re improving well-being, building connections, and increasing active living opportunities in our community’s neighborhoods Connect Contact us or search job openings, plans and documents, ordinances, and more Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, 4th Floor, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5800 Email Address parks@ashevillenc.gov Athletics Weather Hotline(828) 251-4082Asheville Parks & Recreation on facebookAsheville Parks & Recreation on instagramAdditional LinksRecreate Asheville 10 Year PlanRecreate Asheville AppendicesEvents Calendar Related Services Register for programming Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults. Play Pickleball Click to read more. SOAR Financial Assistance Program SOAR (Scholarships for Opportunities & Access to Recreation) may be available for youth and teen programs. Athletics Information about adult sports leagues and youth athletics programs offered by Asheville Parks & Recreation. Enjoy Greenways Explore an interactive map of the Asheville's greenways and learn how to use them for your recreation and transportation enjoyment. Pool & Splasheville Hours and information about Asheville's public pools and Splasheville, the free interactive splash pad play fountain in Pack Square Park. Facility Search Find Asheville parks, community centers, and pools near you. Search by location, filter by amenity, or view a list. Community Events Find upcoming special events, activities, programs, and camps in Asheville. Picnic Shelter Reservations View Asheville Parks & Recreation shelters and make a reservation. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Stephens-Lee Community Center Playground Click to read more. Asheland Avenue Temporary Skating Rink Asheville Parks & Recreation plans to install a temporary skating rink for recreational skating and inline hockey in a municipal parking lot on 50 Asheland Avenue. Riverside Cemetery & Montford Park Historic Parks Recovery Riverside Cemetery and Montford Park are within the Montford Historic District and incurred significant damages as a result of Tropical Storm Helene to retaining walls, stormwater systems, roadways, sinkholes and slope failures, and fencing. Repairs will restore infrastructure, historic elements, and build resilience. Explore Related ProjectsAsheville Parks & Recreation News City Council takes action on Helene Recovery at January 27, 2026 Posted on January 27, 2026 by Kim Miller All City Council meetings are open to the public , with live streams of meetings and recordings also available on the City of Asheville YouTube channel. City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates Posted on January 22, 2026January 27, 2026 by Kim Miller This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates Find the February Flow with an Asheville Locals’ Must-Do List Posted on January 22, 2026January 26, 2026 by Christy Edwards Click to read more. Explore Asheville Parks & Recreation News
Register for programming Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults.
SOAR Financial Assistance Program SOAR (Scholarships for Opportunities & Access to Recreation) may be available for youth and teen programs.
Athletics Information about adult sports leagues and youth athletics programs offered by Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Enjoy Greenways Explore an interactive map of the Asheville's greenways and learn how to use them for your recreation and transportation enjoyment.
Pool & Splasheville Hours and information about Asheville's public pools and Splasheville, the free interactive splash pad play fountain in Pack Square Park.
Facility Search Find Asheville parks, community centers, and pools near you. Search by location, filter by amenity, or view a list.
Asheland Avenue Temporary Skating Rink Asheville Parks & Recreation plans to install a temporary skating rink for recreational skating and inline hockey in a municipal parking lot on 50 Asheland Avenue.
Riverside Cemetery & Montford Park Historic Parks Recovery Riverside Cemetery and Montford Park are within the Montford Historic District and incurred significant damages as a result of Tropical Storm Helene to retaining walls, stormwater systems, roadways, sinkholes and slope failures, and fencing. Repairs will restore infrastructure, historic elements, and build resilience.
City Council takes action on Helene Recovery at January 27, 2026 Posted on January 27, 2026 by Kim Miller All City Council meetings are open to the public , with live streams of meetings and recordings also available on the City of Asheville YouTube channel.
City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates Posted on January 22, 2026January 27, 2026 by Kim Miller This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates
Find the February Flow with an Asheville Locals’ Must-Do List Posted on January 22, 2026January 26, 2026 by Christy Edwards Click to read more.
