What we do Last updated or reviewed on January 22, 2026 All Asheville Parks & Recreation community centers are closed January 24 and January 25, and all programming is cancelled including scheduled basketball games. For their own safety, community members are strongly cautioned to stay out of parks during extreme weather events. Park visitors should observe winter weather outdoor safety tips if travel through a park or greenway is unavoidable. Reach Your Goals in 2026 with APR Make 2026 your year of discovery with new classes, hobby clubs and meetups, special events, fitness opportunities, and more! DISCOVER YOUR PATH 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 Find the February Flow with an Asheville Locals’ Must-Do List Posted on January 22, 2026January 21, 2026 by Christy Edwards Click to read more. City of Asheville Prepares for Winter Weather Expected This Weekend Posted on January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 by Kim Miller Cold weather is forecasted for our area in the coming days. Learn more about City preparations and cold weather tips What’s Up AVL! This week we talk Riverfront Recovery Projects Posted on January 20, 2026January 21, 2026 by Kim Miller Listen in and learn more about the city's Riverfront recovery program 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.
Find the February Flow with an Asheville Locals’ Must-Do List Posted on January 22, 2026January 21, 2026 by Christy Edwards Click to read more.
City of Asheville Prepares for Winter Weather Expected This Weekend Posted on January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 by Kim Miller Cold weather is forecasted for our area in the coming days. Learn more about City preparations and cold weather tips
What’s Up AVL! This week we talk Riverfront Recovery Projects Posted on January 20, 2026January 21, 2026 by Kim Miller Listen in and learn more about the city's Riverfront recovery program
