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August Adventures Await

August’s long, sunny days offer many opportunities to maximize leisure time, explore recreation programs, and take in our city’s natural beauty and resilient mountain spirit.

SUMMER FUN CONTINUES


CLOSED PARKS & GREENWAYS

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

Richmond Hill Park

 


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Athletics

Information about adult sports leagues and youth athletics programs offered by Asheville Parks & Recreation.

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Pool & Splasheville

Hours and information about Asheville's public pools and Splasheville, the free interactive splash pad play fountain in Pack Square Park.

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Community Events

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