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 Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities News Asheville Asks: When is the next Homelessness Learning Series? Posted on February 9, 2024 by Kim Miller February sessions are underway, but community members are welcome to still sign up. Want to begin at the beginning? Start fresh with us in March, as more sessions have been added. Mardi Gras Parade returns on Sunday, February 11 Posted on February 1, 2024 by Sam Parada Secret Garden fun returns to downtown Asheville Sunday, February 11, 2024. Times and Routes 10:00 a.m. Line up and float assembly begins on Southside Avenue between Biltmore and Short Coxe Avenue 3:05 p.m. Traditional Step Off The parade will enter Coxe Ave. at the intersection of Southside. The route takes the parade north on Coxe Ave. and wraps [...] Asheville City offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by Kim Miller Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation collection services will run on schedule. Residential trash and recycling will be collected as normal, Monday-Thursday, [...] Explore Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities News
Asheville Asks: When is the next Homelessness Learning Series? Posted on February 9, 2024 by Kim Miller February sessions are underway, but community members are welcome to still sign up. Want to begin at the beginning? Start fresh with us in March, as more sessions have been added.
Mardi Gras Parade returns on Sunday, February 11 Posted on February 1, 2024 by Sam Parada Secret Garden fun returns to downtown Asheville Sunday, February 11, 2024. Times and Routes 10:00 a.m. Line up and float assembly begins on Southside Avenue between Biltmore and Short Coxe Avenue 3:05 p.m. Traditional Step Off The parade will enter Coxe Ave. at the intersection of Southside. The route takes the parade north on Coxe Ave. and wraps [...]
Asheville City offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by Kim Miller Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation collection services will run on schedule. Residential trash and recycling will be collected as normal, Monday-Thursday, [...]
