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 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 WNC Nature Center celebrates the official opening of the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians Posted on April 16, 2026 by Kim Miller Take advantage of the sun - come experience the new Gateway to the Southern Appalachians at the WNC Nature Center Actions and presentations at the April 14 Asheville City Council Meeting Posted on April 14, 2026April 15, 2026 by Kim Miller At the April 14 City Council meeting, Council members took action and were presented information on multiple agenda items related to public safety funding, web accessibility, and ordinance amendments. City of Asheville government offices closed Friday, April 3 Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices are closed Friday, April 3. There are limited service impacts, but please read this for an overview of details 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.
WNC Nature Center celebrates the official opening of the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians Posted on April 16, 2026 by Kim Miller Take advantage of the sun - come experience the new Gateway to the Southern Appalachians at the WNC Nature Center
Actions and presentations at the April 14 Asheville City Council Meeting Posted on April 14, 2026April 15, 2026 by Kim Miller At the April 14 City Council meeting, Council members took action and were presented information on multiple agenda items related to public safety funding, web accessibility, and ordinance amendments.
City of Asheville government offices closed Friday, April 3 Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices are closed Friday, April 3. There are limited service impacts, but please read this for an overview of details
