What we do Last updated or reviewed on October 16, 2026 Improve the view of your inbox with APR’s monthly newsletter! Sign Up for APR’s Monthly Newsletter From popular events like Festival of Frights and Barktoberfest to nature skills classes and sports leagues, Asheville’s parks and community centers are your headquarters for the city’s best October entertainment. Plan an Awesome October Have a question about an APR project? Want to share an idea for a new program? Just want to learn more about how the City of Asheville makes parks and recreation decisions? Sign up to chat with APR Director D. Tyrell McGirt on November 5. Park Bench Chats: Reserve Your Spot The Festival of Frights schedule includes costume parties (for humans and dogs), creepy climbing, a murder mystery, arts and crafts, and more! Browse Spooky Scares & Chilling Thrills 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 Schedules and registration info for the upcoming season will be published on February 1, 2027 Play Pickleball & Tennis All public outdoor hard surface tennis courts in Asheville are dual-lined shared use courts supporting tennis and pickleball 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 Weaver Park Improvements Starting in 2016, Weaver Park has received improvements including rebuilt dual-lined courts, ballfield updates, a new pedestrian bridge and enhanced accessibility on Glenn's Creek Greenway, a new playground and overall landscaping improvements. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center Renovations The City of Asheville is renovating Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center to modernize building space for current and future community needs. Tempie Avery Montford Community Center Renovations The City of Asheville is renovating Tempie Avery Montford Community Center to modernize building space for current and future community needs. Explore Related ProjectsAsheville Parks & Recreation News City of Asheville: Monitoring the weather and ready to act Posted on October 8, 2026October 12, 2026 by Kim Miller As our neighbors to the south brace for some rough weather, City of Asheville is monitoring the impact of potential weather systems - and stands ready to serve the community Actions and presentations at the September 22, Asheville City Council Meeting Posted on September 22, 2026 by Kim Miller City Council considers agenda items and marks 2 years of Helene related recovery during the September 22, 2026 session Asheville Festival of Frights brings spooky scares and silly chills in October Posted on September 22, 2026September 25, 2026 by Christo Bubenik Festival of Frights includes costume parties, creepy climbing, a murder mystery, arts and crafts, and more! Explore Asheville Parks & Recreation News
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 Schedules and registration info for the upcoming season will be published on February 1, 2027
Play Pickleball & Tennis All public outdoor hard surface tennis courts in Asheville are dual-lined shared use courts supporting tennis and pickleball
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.
Weaver Park Improvements Starting in 2016, Weaver Park has received improvements including rebuilt dual-lined courts, ballfield updates, a new pedestrian bridge and enhanced accessibility on Glenn's Creek Greenway, a new playground and overall landscaping improvements.
Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center Renovations The City of Asheville is renovating Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center to modernize building space for current and future community needs.
Tempie Avery Montford Community Center Renovations The City of Asheville is renovating Tempie Avery Montford Community Center to modernize building space for current and future community needs.
City of Asheville: Monitoring the weather and ready to act Posted on October 8, 2026October 12, 2026 by Kim Miller As our neighbors to the south brace for some rough weather, City of Asheville is monitoring the impact of potential weather systems - and stands ready to serve the community
Actions and presentations at the September 22, Asheville City Council Meeting Posted on September 22, 2026 by Kim Miller City Council considers agenda items and marks 2 years of Helene related recovery during the September 22, 2026 session
Asheville Festival of Frights brings spooky scares and silly chills in October Posted on September 22, 2026September 25, 2026 by Christo Bubenik Festival of Frights includes costume parties, creepy climbing, a murder mystery, arts and crafts, and more!
