What we do Last updated or reviewed on February 23, 2026 Operations Updates APR Community Centers will operate on an inclement weather schedule today Linwood Crump Shiloh and Tempie Avery Montford centers will provide inclement weather care from 10am-6pm with indoor activities for kids and teens including crafts, learning, snacks, and get-to-know-you games available for $5 per child, and each child or teen should bring their own lunch and drink Murphy-Oakley and Burton Street centers are closed All other community centers are open from 12-6pm, but regular programs are cancelled including APR Afterschool, sports leagues, and athletics practices Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s Senior Dining at Grove Street and Crump Shiloh centers will not serve lunch Please be aware that parks and greenways may have slick surfaces, downed trees, and other hazards as crews continue work to clear parking lots and sidewalks 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. EXPLORE MORE Register for Senior Games and SilverArts by March 31 Sandwiched between the Winter Olympics in Italy and the FIFA World Cup in North America, a group of elite athletes, artists, and performers take center stage closer to home at Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts competitions. EXPLORE MORE Summer Camp Registration Opens March 2 Get ready for a summer focused on positive teamwork, building independence, and fostering imagination and creativity by making a summer camp registration plan! EXPLORE MORE Explore, Connect, Discover with APR SIGN UP FOR APR NEWSLETTERS 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 City of Asheville Invites Public to View and Provide Input on Riverfront Recovery Designs with Design Workshop, Survey, and Community Events Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Kim Miller Residents are invited to a drop-in design workshop to view multiple design concepts and visualizations shaped directly by public feedback on the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project and the Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Projects. Join the Project Teams at a Community Design Workshop, Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., for a first look at how project teams have translated the community’s priorities into visual plans for a more resilient riverfront. APR Innovators: Tracy Wyman Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Christy Edwards 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. How to Join the 2026 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts Showcase Posted on February 3, 2026February 2, 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 of Asheville Invites Public to View and Provide Input on Riverfront Recovery Designs with Design Workshop, Survey, and Community Events Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Kim Miller Residents are invited to a drop-in design workshop to view multiple design concepts and visualizations shaped directly by public feedback on the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project and the Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Projects. Join the Project Teams at a Community Design Workshop, Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., for a first look at how project teams have translated the community’s priorities into visual plans for a more resilient riverfront.
APR Innovators: Tracy Wyman Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Christy Edwards 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.
How to Join the 2026 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts Showcase Posted on February 3, 2026February 2, 2026 by Christy Edwards Click to read more.
