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 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. McCormick Field Centennial Restoration and Capital Improvements Click to read more. Explore Related ProjectsCommunity & Regional Entertainment Facilities 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. Asheville Mardi Gras Parade takes place on Sunday February 15 Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Kim Miller Let the good times roll with family and friends as Asheville celebrates Mardi Gras 2026! Downtown Parade Feb 15 - kicks off 3 p.m. City of Asheville offices closed January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in obervance of MLK Jr. Day. Read how services you use may be impacted. Explore Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities News
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.
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.
Asheville Mardi Gras Parade takes place on Sunday February 15 Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Kim Miller Let the good times roll with family and friends as Asheville celebrates Mardi Gras 2026! Downtown Parade Feb 15 - kicks off 3 p.m.
City of Asheville offices closed January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in obervance of MLK Jr. Day. Read how services you use may be impacted.
