What we do Last updated or reviewed on November 15, 2023 The Department of Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities manages a unique collection of sporting & entertainment facilities and operations. Over 1.5 Million people participate in programs or attend events at the facilities, including the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, WNC Nature Center, McCormick Field, Aston Park Tennis Center, John B Lewis Soccer Complex and outdoor events within parks and public spaces, permitted by the City’s Office of Special Events. Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities Asheville Muni Golf Course Aston Park Tennis Center Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville John B. Lewis Soccer Complex McCormick Field Office of Special Events Commercial Film/Photography WNC Nature Center Connect Address 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148 Phone Number 828-259-5452 Email Address ccorl@ashevillenc.gov DirectorChris Corl Related Projects Arts and Entertainment Facility The City of Asheville, along with the Ambassador Theater Group Entertainment (ATG Entertainment) is exploring the feasibility of a 2,500 seat Arts and Entertainment Center in Asheville’s central business district. The City of Asheville has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ATG Entertainment for predevelopment work to create a public-private Arts and Entertainment facility. Municipal Golf Course Front 9 Restoration The City of Asheville is restoring the Municipal Golf Course after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage to the area. For project updates, timeline, and background information, read more. WNC Nature Center – Gateway to the Southern Appalachians Enhancement Project Click to read more. Explore Related ProjectsCommunity & Regional Entertainment Facilities News WNC Nature Center will be closed Monday, March 9 Posted on March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 by Kim Miller WNC Nature Center will be closed March 9 SoCon at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville Posted on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 by Kim Miller SoCon tournament at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville brings fans and fun to town! 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. Explore Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities News
Arts and Entertainment Facility The City of Asheville, along with the Ambassador Theater Group Entertainment (ATG Entertainment) is exploring the feasibility of a 2,500 seat Arts and Entertainment Center in Asheville’s central business district. The City of Asheville has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ATG Entertainment for predevelopment work to create a public-private Arts and Entertainment facility.
Municipal Golf Course Front 9 Restoration The City of Asheville is restoring the Municipal Golf Course after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage to the area. For project updates, timeline, and background information, read more.
WNC Nature Center will be closed Monday, March 9 Posted on March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 by Kim Miller WNC Nature Center will be closed March 9
SoCon at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville Posted on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 by Kim Miller SoCon tournament at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville brings fans and fun to town!
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.
