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 Project Overview 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, click the button below. More Information WNC Nature Center – Gateway to the Southern Appalachians Enhancement Project 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 the Nature Center that is [...] 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. For project updates, timeline, and background information, click the button below. More Information Contact Information Chris Corl, [...] Explore Related ProjectsCommunity & Regional Entertainment Facilities News City of Asheville announces Asheville Muni Disc Golf Course set to open on August 1 Posted on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Jessica Hughes The Asheville Municipal Golf Course has teamed up with Chris Dickerson, professional disc golf player and the 2020 U.S. Disc Golf Champion to design a championship-length, 18-hole disc golf course utilizing the front nine area of the Asheville Municipal Golf Course located at 226 Fairview Drive. City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day Posted on June 27, 2025July 8, 2025 by Kim Miller The staff at City of Asheville wishes you and yours a fun and safe Fourth of July. READ MORE about the SOUTH SLOPE CELEBRATION, traffic impacts and any potential impacts to City services you may use. Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2025 Juneteenth Celebration June 16-20 Posted on June 12, 2025June 5, 2025 by Kim Miller 2025 Juneteenth festivities offer movies, geneologu, fashion, music and more. Check out the line up and plan ahead Explore Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities News
Municipal Golf Course Front 9 Restoration Project Overview 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, click the button below. More Information
WNC Nature Center – Gateway to the Southern Appalachians Enhancement Project 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 the Nature Center that is [...]
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. For project updates, timeline, and background information, click the button below. More Information Contact Information Chris Corl, [...]
City of Asheville announces Asheville Muni Disc Golf Course set to open on August 1 Posted on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Jessica Hughes The Asheville Municipal Golf Course has teamed up with Chris Dickerson, professional disc golf player and the 2020 U.S. Disc Golf Champion to design a championship-length, 18-hole disc golf course utilizing the front nine area of the Asheville Municipal Golf Course located at 226 Fairview Drive.
City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day Posted on June 27, 2025July 8, 2025 by Kim Miller The staff at City of Asheville wishes you and yours a fun and safe Fourth of July. READ MORE about the SOUTH SLOPE CELEBRATION, traffic impacts and any potential impacts to City services you may use.
Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2025 Juneteenth Celebration June 16-20 Posted on June 12, 2025June 5, 2025 by Kim Miller 2025 Juneteenth festivities offer movies, geneologu, fashion, music and more. Check out the line up and plan ahead
