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 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 Asheville Municipal Golf Course recognized by Guide to North Carolina awards Posted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by Kim Miller Asheville Municipal Golf Course has been recognized in the "2026 Best of North Carolina Awards" by Guide to North Carolina—earning Regional Winner in the Golf Courses category! City of Asheville completes renovations at HomeTrust Park for 2026 Opening Day Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Kim Miller Come be a part of Tourists history as the newly renovated ball park kicks off the 2026 season home games. 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 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.
Asheville Municipal Golf Course recognized by Guide to North Carolina awards Posted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by Kim Miller Asheville Municipal Golf Course has been recognized in the "2026 Best of North Carolina Awards" by Guide to North Carolina—earning Regional Winner in the Golf Courses category!
City of Asheville completes renovations at HomeTrust Park for 2026 Opening Day Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Kim Miller Come be a part of Tourists history as the newly renovated ball park kicks off the 2026 season home games.
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