What we do Open spaces, parks and recreation provide opportunities for living, learning and leading a full and productive life. Parks and recreation benefit individuals and neighborhoods while having a positive impact on economic growth and environmental preservation. The Asheville Parks & Recreation Department maintains 54 public parks, 6 miles of greenways, 10 community centers, numerous programs for youth, seniors and outdoor enthusiasts, a comprehensive athletics program, and many facilities that provide resources for a range of activities. Call our Athletics Weather Hotline at 828-251-4082 for cancellation information. ’21-’22 Adult Basketball League! Registration from October 18 – November 1 at avlrec.com Cost: $600 per team, $25 additional per player that is a non-city of Asheville resident. Four division’ to choose from (Upper, Middle, Lower, and our Rec League). Captains Meeting: November 20th Games Begin: November 29th. All captains and team reps will need to sign their team up first, then all players will register with their team online at avlrec.com Facemasks will be required for all participants, staff, spectators, & referees (This includes while you are playing) Questions: Contact Maria Young at myoung2@ashevillenc.gov or 828-251-4026 2021 Fall Program Guide! Would you like to join a running club? Or maybe start playing pick-up basketball? Or just join a Zumba class? Find it all right here! In our Program Guide Fall 2021! ConnectParks & Recreation70 Court Plaza, 4th Floor, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802Phone828-259-5800Emailparks@ashevillenc.gov Related Services Register for programming Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults. 5 Services Athletics Information about athletics programs offered by the City of Asheville. Enjoy greenways Explore an interactive map of the City's greenways and learn how to use them for your recreation and transportation enjoyment. Pool and Splasheville information Hours and information about pools and Splashville, Asheville's interactive splash play fountain. Facility Search Find parks and facilities near you. Search by location or amenity, or view a list of centers and parks. Community events Find upcoming camps, events, and programs and reserve a spot when space is limited. Picnic Shelter Reservations View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation. More Related Services Related Projects Tempie Avery Montford Center Complex Improvements Key features of the project included a new playground, expanded parking, new outdoor classroom, room to expand existing orchard, new outdoor table tennis, and new walkways connecting park features. North Asheville Park Improvements The City of Asheville and the Grove Park Sunset Mountain Neighborhood Association have been working together to make improvements at three parks located in north Asheville: E.W. Grove Park, Sunset Park and Griffing Rose Garden Park. Playground Renovations Bond Project Funding from the bond referendum passed in 2016 was used to renovate and replace playgrounds at Herb Watts Park in Southside (Park District: South Central), Leah Chiles Park in Kenilworth (Park District: East Central), and the Augusta Barnett Playground in West Asheville (Park District: West). More Related Projects Parks and Recreation News Asheville Parks & Recreation warms up December with celebrations for kids, families, and seniors during Holly Jolly Holidays Posted on December 2, 2021 by Polly McDaniel The magic of the holidays comes to the mountains this month and Asheville Parks & Recreation has plenty of fun, festive celebrations to make the season merry and bright for the young and young-at-heart during Holly Jolly Holidays from December 3-15. In addition to these warm and cozy indoor events, City parks offer [...] Neighborhood invited to preview Magnolia Park improvements Posted on December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 by Christy Edwards A drop-by event to review the scope of the project will be held at the park on Saturday, December 4, 3-5 p.m. Fun activities will be available for children who attend! Asheville Parks & Recreation announces Holiday Camp for local youth Posted on November 10, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Spend your holidays with us! Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center (youth and middle school), 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center (middle school), 30 George Washington Carver Avenue. Camp hours are 8:30 [...] More Parks and Recreation News
Enjoy greenways Explore an interactive map of the City's greenways and learn how to use them for your recreation and transportation enjoyment.
Pool and Splasheville information Hours and information about pools and Splashville, Asheville's interactive splash play fountain.
Facility Search Find parks and facilities near you. Search by location or amenity, or view a list of centers and parks.
Picnic Shelter Reservations View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation.
Tempie Avery Montford Center Complex Improvements Key features of the project included a new playground, expanded parking, new outdoor classroom, room to expand existing orchard, new outdoor table tennis, and new walkways connecting park features.
North Asheville Park Improvements The City of Asheville and the Grove Park Sunset Mountain Neighborhood Association have been working together to make improvements at three parks located in north Asheville: E.W. Grove Park, Sunset Park and Griffing Rose Garden Park.
Playground Renovations Bond Project Funding from the bond referendum passed in 2016 was used to renovate and replace playgrounds at Herb Watts Park in Southside (Park District: South Central), Leah Chiles Park in Kenilworth (Park District: East Central), and the Augusta Barnett Playground in West Asheville (Park District: West).
Asheville Parks & Recreation warms up December with celebrations for kids, families, and seniors during Holly Jolly Holidays Posted on December 2, 2021 by Polly McDaniel The magic of the holidays comes to the mountains this month and Asheville Parks & Recreation has plenty of fun, festive celebrations to make the season merry and bright for the young and young-at-heart during Holly Jolly Holidays from December 3-15. In addition to these warm and cozy indoor events, City parks offer [...]
Neighborhood invited to preview Magnolia Park improvements Posted on December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 by Christy Edwards A drop-by event to review the scope of the project will be held at the park on Saturday, December 4, 3-5 p.m. Fun activities will be available for children who attend!
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces Holiday Camp for local youth Posted on November 10, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Spend your holidays with us! Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center (youth and middle school), 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center (middle school), 30 George Washington Carver Avenue. Camp hours are 8:30 [...]