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. 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! Are you a Pickleballer? Ever wonder where and when you can play? Just check out this Pickleball Schedule to see where you can play for Free!! Umpires Wanted! We are looking for umpires for our 6U-12U Fall Baseball League! If you have good eyes, and love baseball, WE WANT YOU! Games are Monday – Thursday starting at 5:30pm Season runs from September 7 – October 22 Questions? Contact Maria Young at 828-251-4026 or myoung2@ashevillenc.gov for more info. FREE Youth Basketball Training! August 24 – September 30 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6-7:30pm Ages 10 & up Shiloh Community Center Registration: August 6 – 30 at avlrec.com (Limited spots available) Questions? Contact Maria Young at myoung2@ashevillnc.gov or 828-367-8684. REC n ROLL IS BACK! Rec n Roll is back on the road and coming to a neighborhood near you! Click here to see the complete schedule. We can’t wait to see you! 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. 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. Picnic Shelter Reservations View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation. More Related Services Parks and Recreation News Asheville Parks & Recreation announces fall athletic programs Posted on August 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation has a great line-up of athletic programs for this fall. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert or a novice, a kid or an adult, we have something for everyone. Get off the couch and let’s play! Youth basketball For youth in grades K through 8 and divisions by age group so everyone [...] Asheville Parks & Recreation Fall Program Guide available Posted on August 19, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation announces that the Fall 2021 Program Guide is now available! The guide contains information on all the great programs the department offers between September 1 and December 31. Programs include outdoor skills workshops, holiday events, exercise classes, card playing groups, field trips and much more. There’s something for everyone from toddlers to [...] Splasheville is open! Posted on July 27, 2021 by Christy Edwards Asheville Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that Splasheville, Asheville’s interactive splashpad located in Pack Square Park, has reopened to the public! Splasheville has been undergoing a complete rebuild since spring. In addition to replacing the fountain’s infrastructure, including new plumbing, wiring, grating, and tiles, the system has been upgraded with new spray patterns and [...] 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.
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.
Picnic Shelter Reservations View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation.
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces fall athletic programs Posted on August 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation has a great line-up of athletic programs for this fall. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert or a novice, a kid or an adult, we have something for everyone. Get off the couch and let’s play! Youth basketball For youth in grades K through 8 and divisions by age group so everyone [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation Fall Program Guide available Posted on August 19, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation announces that the Fall 2021 Program Guide is now available! The guide contains information on all the great programs the department offers between September 1 and December 31. Programs include outdoor skills workshops, holiday events, exercise classes, card playing groups, field trips and much more. There’s something for everyone from toddlers to [...]
Splasheville is open! Posted on July 27, 2021 by Christy Edwards Asheville Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that Splasheville, Asheville’s interactive splashpad located in Pack Square Park, has reopened to the public! Splasheville has been undergoing a complete rebuild since spring. In addition to replacing the fountain’s infrastructure, including new plumbing, wiring, grating, and tiles, the system has been upgraded with new spray patterns and [...]