What we do Last updated or reviewed on April 23, 2026 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, Home Trust Park, 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 Home Trust Park 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 Memorial Day ceremony to be held at WNC State Veterans Cemetery Monday, May 25 Posted on May 20, 2026May 19, 2026 by Kim Miller Join City of Asheville in honoring military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Kim Miller City of Asheville observe Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Learn more about impacted services. Asheville Municipal Golf Course recognized by Guide to North Carolina awards Posted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by Kim Miller Asheville Municipal Golf Course has been recognized in the "2026 Best of North Carolina Awards" by Guide to North Carolina—earning Regional Winner in the Golf Courses category! 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.
Memorial Day ceremony to be held at WNC State Veterans Cemetery Monday, May 25 Posted on May 20, 2026May 19, 2026 by Kim Miller Join City of Asheville in honoring military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend
City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Kim Miller City of Asheville observe Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Learn more about impacted services.
Asheville Municipal Golf Course recognized by Guide to North Carolina awards Posted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by Kim Miller Asheville Municipal Golf Course has been recognized in the "2026 Best of North Carolina Awards" by Guide to North Carolina—earning Regional Winner in the Golf Courses category!
