What we do Last updated or reviewed on May 28, 2026 Improve the view of your inbox with APR’s newsletters including specialized versions for outdoor recreation, opportunities for older adults, and programs for kids, parents, and families. Sign Up for APR Newsletters Enjoying sunny days is the Asheville way and Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has events, programs, and opportunities to welcome summer fun, create smiles, and bust boredom. Explore Summer Festivals & Programs APR and Buncombe County Parks & Recreation public pools offer cool, safe, and affordable fun for community members of all ages conveniently located throughout the county, as well as APR’s popular free splash pad in Pack Square Park, Splasheville. Get Pool & Splasheville Info APR’s popular Movies in the Park series returns with ‘Black Panther’ on June 12. Find out the full schedule and tips for making the most of starlight cinema. Get Details for Movies in the 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 PlanEvents Calendar Related Services Register for programming Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults. Register for Asheville Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Click to read more. 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 Off the Bench: Get Your Dye On Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by Christy Edwards Asheville’s parks and community centers offer no shortage of activities to keep summers colorful, but sometimes Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) program experts literally make the community more colorful. That is what led Grove Street Community Center Manager Shateisha Bowden to create Get Your Dye On, a tie-dye extravaganza for all ages taking place throughout the summer. Make 2026 a No Bummer Summer with Asheville Parks & Recreation Posted on May 21, 2026 by Sam Parada Click to read more. City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Kim Miller City of Asheville observe Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Learn more about impacted services. 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.
Off the Bench: Get Your Dye On Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by Christy Edwards Asheville’s parks and community centers offer no shortage of activities to keep summers colorful, but sometimes Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) program experts literally make the community more colorful. That is what led Grove Street Community Center Manager Shateisha Bowden to create Get Your Dye On, a tie-dye extravaganza for all ages taking place throughout the summer.
Make 2026 a No Bummer Summer with Asheville Parks & Recreation Posted on May 21, 2026 by Sam Parada Click to read more.
City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Kim Miller City of Asheville observe Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Learn more about impacted services.
