What we do Click here for information on current Parks & Recreation Department operations (updated June 29, 2020). Current Programs Unusual times call for innovative programming! Due to the current COVID-19 health crisis, traditional programs aren’t offered this summer, but that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on all the fun this season. Check out the brand new programs we’re offering! YOUTH FOOTBALL SKILLS CLINICS Begins July 27 Monday & Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. Memorial Stadium FREE Here’s a Youth Football Skills Training program that includes drills and organized activities led by coaches, utilizing a no-contact method while maintaining distance. The programs are designed for boys and girls ages 9 through 14. Programs are FREE, but advance registration is required because space is limited. Sign up for Mondays, sign up for Wednesdays, or sign up for both! Go to www.avlrec.com to register or contact Asheville Parks & Recreation Athletic Director Bruce Hooks at bhooks@ashevillenc.gov for more information. WE’RE BRINGING THE FUN TO YOU! Our Rec n Roll Team is on the road this summer visiting parks and neighborhoods throughout the community with activities for all ages that are fun – and safe – during this time of social distancing. Get out and play! All programs are free! Check out our calendar to find out when we’ll be in your neighborhood by clicking here! For information about the steps we’re taking to keep you and our community safe, click here! Click here to read our inclement weather policy. VIRTUAL PROGRAMS! Enjoy great programs from home! Join in the fun by joining us online for all types of virtual summertime action! VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP: Designed for rising 1st graders through rising 9th graders. Youth can join their friends online and have a great summer camp experience from home. The camp is free and you can make arrangements to pick-up materials for each week’s program. For more information, contact Kimberly at 828-450-4896 or Maxime at 828-620-1939. Ready to register? Go to www.avlrec.com to sign up! REMEMBER WHEN?: A new online storytelling club for older adults! The program meets every other Friday from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. and gives adults a chance to socialize even when staying home. Each session has a theme announced in advance and sharing of photos and mementos is encouraged. Programs will be recorded so these priceless histories are preserved. The program is free. Sign up at www.avlrec.com or contact Olive at owilbur@ashevillenc.gov for more information. AVLPARKS eSPORTS: Whether you’re brand new to eSports or an experienced gamer, there’s a spot for you in Asheville Parks & Recreation’s brand new AVLPARKS eSports programs. Every Monday through Friday, you’ll have a chance to compete against other local players in NBA2K, Madden 20, Fortnite or join our Rocket League. Different games, different skill levels and different console platforms give you a chance to win. Competition begins Monday, August 3 at 7 p.m. and registration is open now! All programs are free, but you have to register! Get your game on and compete! Go to www.avlrec.com for more info or to register. Questions? Contact Asheville Parks & Recreation’s gaming gurus, Kimberly Zygmant at kzygmant@ashevillenc.gov or Maxime Pierre at mpierre@ashevillenc.gov 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, 11 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. ConnectParks & Recreation70 Court Plaza, 4th Floor, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802Business HoursMonday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.DirectorRoderick SimmonsPhone828-259-5800Emailparks@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. Find a pool or Splasheville information Hours and information about pools and Splashville, Asheville's interactive splash play fountain. Find a park, playground, or recreation center 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. Reserve a picnic shelter View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation. More Related Services Parks and Recreation News Bike skills park to be built at Richmond Hill Park Posted on August 3, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Construction will soon begin on a new bike skills park located within Richmond Hill Park (see concept map and skills board below). The project is a collaboration between the City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department and Pisgah Area Southern Offroad Biking Association (Pisgah Area SORBA). This addition to the park is a natural surface [...] Asheville Parks & Recreation announces new AVLPARKS eSports league Posted on July 17, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Unusual times call for innovative programming! Whether you’re brand new to eSports or an experienced gamer, there’s a spot for you in Asheville Parks & Recreation’s brand new AVLPARKS eSports programs. Every Monday through Friday, you’ll have a chance to compete against other local players in NBA2K, Madden 20, Fortnite or join our Rocket League. [...] Asheville Parks & Recreation offers youth football skills training Posted on July 14, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Want to keep your young football player sharp during the time of no sports and social distancing? Want to start developing skills for the future? Asheville Parks & Recreation is offering a safe way to make that happen while keeping our community healthy. We’re offering a Youth Football Skills Training program that includes drills and organized [...] 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.
Find a pool or Splasheville information Hours and information about pools and Splashville, Asheville's interactive splash play fountain.
Find a park, playground, or recreation center Find parks and facilities near you. Search by location or amenity, or view a list of centers and parks.
Reserve a picnic shelter View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation.
Bike skills park to be built at Richmond Hill Park Posted on August 3, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Construction will soon begin on a new bike skills park located within Richmond Hill Park (see concept map and skills board below). The project is a collaboration between the City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department and Pisgah Area Southern Offroad Biking Association (Pisgah Area SORBA). This addition to the park is a natural surface [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces new AVLPARKS eSports league Posted on July 17, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Unusual times call for innovative programming! Whether you’re brand new to eSports or an experienced gamer, there’s a spot for you in Asheville Parks & Recreation’s brand new AVLPARKS eSports programs. Every Monday through Friday, you’ll have a chance to compete against other local players in NBA2K, Madden 20, Fortnite or join our Rocket League. [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation offers youth football skills training Posted on July 14, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Want to keep your young football player sharp during the time of no sports and social distancing? Want to start developing skills for the future? Asheville Parks & Recreation is offering a safe way to make that happen while keeping our community healthy. We’re offering a Youth Football Skills Training program that includes drills and organized [...]