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 Council celebrates 100 Years of fascination and education at the WNC Nature Center Posted on May 28, 2025May 29, 2025 by Kim Miller As part of their 100 Years of Wild centennial celebration, City of Asheville Mayor EstherManheimer has proclaimed May 30, 2025 as WNC Nature Center Day in honor of the opening of Recreation Park Zoo in 1925 and recognition of the WNC Nature Center’s contribution to the conservation and biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region and its [...] Memorial Day ceremony to be held at WNC State Veterans Cemetery Monday, May 26 Posted on May 19, 2025May 13, 2025 by Kim Miller The 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 926 West Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, N.C. City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day Posted on May 19, 2025May 27, 2025 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 26, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. 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, [...]
Council celebrates 100 Years of fascination and education at the WNC Nature Center Posted on May 28, 2025May 29, 2025 by Kim Miller As part of their 100 Years of Wild centennial celebration, City of Asheville Mayor EstherManheimer has proclaimed May 30, 2025 as WNC Nature Center Day in honor of the opening of Recreation Park Zoo in 1925 and recognition of the WNC Nature Center’s contribution to the conservation and biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region and its [...]
Memorial Day ceremony to be held at WNC State Veterans Cemetery Monday, May 26 Posted on May 19, 2025May 13, 2025 by Kim Miller The 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 926 West Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, N.C.
City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day Posted on May 19, 2025May 27, 2025 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 26, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
