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 WNC Nature Center – Gateway to the Southern Appalachians Enhancement Project Happening Now This project is currently under construction. The Gateway to the Southern Appalachians exhibit advances key elements of the WNC Nature Center’s Vision for the Future including the planning, design, and implementation of new butterfly gardens and play areas, enlarged gift shop, and “gateway” entry experience. The project area covers the section of [...] McCormick Field Centennial Restoration and Capital Improvements Overview In partnership with the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Buncombe County Government and the Asheville Tourists Baseball Club, the City of Asheville is spearheading a significant renovation project of McCormick Field. Bird’s eye view design rendering of McCormick Field capital improvements: View all renderings of the project. Happening Now Construction began in [...] Municipal “Muni” Golf Course The goal of this project will be to evaluate the existing stormwater system in order to develop engineered stormwater solutions and associated cost estimates to improve conditions throughout the Asheville Municipal Golf Course. Explore Related ProjectsCommunity & Regional Entertainment Facilities News City of Asheville joins Tourists Baseball Organization and partners at McCormick Field renovation groundbreaking Posted on August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 by Kim Miller City of Asheville leaders, City staff, and partners join the Asheville Tourists organization in breaking ground on a new chapter for the team and baseball in Asheville. Fans turn out in support a new chapter for McCormick Field As indicated in the Tourist organization’s official press release, Mayor Manheimer, council members, and City Manager [...] City Hall will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of holiday Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by Kim Miller City Hall will be closed September 2 for Labor day. What’s Up AVL! This week hear more about upcoming renovations at McCormick Field with Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine Posted on August 15, 2024 by Kim Miller What's Up AVL! goes to the ballpark! Hear from Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine and Capital Management Director Jade Dundas as the partners get ready for next month's ground breaking at McCormick Field Explore Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities News
WNC Nature Center – Gateway to the Southern Appalachians Enhancement Project Happening Now This project is currently under construction. The Gateway to the Southern Appalachians exhibit advances key elements of the WNC Nature Center’s Vision for the Future including the planning, design, and implementation of new butterfly gardens and play areas, enlarged gift shop, and “gateway” entry experience. The project area covers the section of [...]
McCormick Field Centennial Restoration and Capital Improvements Overview In partnership with the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, Buncombe County Government and the Asheville Tourists Baseball Club, the City of Asheville is spearheading a significant renovation project of McCormick Field. Bird’s eye view design rendering of McCormick Field capital improvements: View all renderings of the project. Happening Now Construction began in [...]
Municipal “Muni” Golf Course The goal of this project will be to evaluate the existing stormwater system in order to develop engineered stormwater solutions and associated cost estimates to improve conditions throughout the Asheville Municipal Golf Course.
City of Asheville joins Tourists Baseball Organization and partners at McCormick Field renovation groundbreaking Posted on August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 by Kim Miller City of Asheville leaders, City staff, and partners join the Asheville Tourists organization in breaking ground on a new chapter for the team and baseball in Asheville. Fans turn out in support a new chapter for McCormick Field As indicated in the Tourist organization’s official press release, Mayor Manheimer, council members, and City Manager [...]
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of holiday Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by Kim Miller City Hall will be closed September 2 for Labor day.
What’s Up AVL! This week hear more about upcoming renovations at McCormick Field with Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine Posted on August 15, 2024 by Kim Miller What's Up AVL! goes to the ballpark! Hear from Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine and Capital Management Director Jade Dundas as the partners get ready for next month's ground breaking at McCormick Field