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 Services Planning an Event on Private Property Click to read more. Pole Banners on Public Property Click to read more. Planning an Event on Public Property Click to read more. Register a Public Assembly Click to read more. Explore Related ServicesRelated 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 City of Asheville offices close July 3 for the Independence Day holiday: Celebrate July 4 in the South Slope Posted on June 26, 2026July 3, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed Friday, July 3 to observe Indepdence Day. Learn more about impacted city services - and the downtown July 4 celebrations open to all community members as we celebrate America's 250th birthday! City of Asheville offices to close Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday Posted on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 by Kim Miller City Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Harrah’s Cherokee Center- Asheville to host women’s collegiate pre-season volleyball invitational Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by Kim Miller See D-1 Women's Collegiate talent from around the region at this pre-season invitational 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.
City of Asheville offices close July 3 for the Independence Day holiday: Celebrate July 4 in the South Slope Posted on June 26, 2026July 3, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed Friday, July 3 to observe Indepdence Day. Learn more about impacted city services - and the downtown July 4 celebrations open to all community members as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!
City of Asheville offices to close Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday Posted on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 by Kim Miller City Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Harrah’s Cherokee Center- Asheville to host women’s collegiate pre-season volleyball invitational Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by Kim Miller See D-1 Women's Collegiate talent from around the region at this pre-season invitational
