What we do Last updated or reviewed on October 23, 2024 CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN, DÍA DE MUERTOS, AND MORE While a full assessment of the city’s 58 parks and nine community centers will take more time, some are ready to welcome you back! If a park is not listed, PLEASE stay away. Though some spaces look safe, there may be broken equipment, sinkholes, or other “unseen” dangers. All riverfront parks are closed indefinitely. Riverside Cemetery is closed except to those attending funeral services. Click here for frequently asked questions OPEN Albemarle Park Asheville Skatepark Augusta Barnett Park Beaucatcher Overlook Park Burton Street Community Center (outdoor space only) Choctaw Park Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Community Center (outdoor space only) E.W. Grove Park Forest Park Grace’s Garden Griffing Boulevard Rose Garden Grove Street Community Center (outdoor space only) Harvest House Community Center (outdoor space only) Herb Watts Park Hummingbird Park Jake Rusher Park Kenilworth Park Leah Chiles Park Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center (outdoor space only) Magnolia Park Martin Luther King Jr. Park Murphy-Oakley Community Center (outdoor space only) Murray Hill Park North Asheville Community Center (outdoor space only) Oakhurst Park Pack Square Park Pritchard Park Ray L. Kisiah Park Sunset Park Triangle Park Walton Street Park Weaver Park CLOSED Amboy Riverfront Park Ann Patton Joyce Park Aston Park Azalea Park Carrier Park Craven Street Bridge Boating Access Area Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park French Broad River Greenway French Broad River Park Glenn’s Creek Greenway Haw Creek Park Hominy Creek Greenway Jean Webb Park John B. Lewis Soccer Complex Malvern Hills Park Masters Park Meadow Park Memorial Stadium Montford Park Mountainside Park Owens-Bell Park Pearson Bridge River Access Area Recreation Park Reed Creek Greenway Richmond Hill Park Riverbend Park Riverside Cemetery Roger Farmer Park Seven Springs Park Stephens-Lee Community Center Swannanoa Greenway Tempie Avery Montford Community Center West Asheville Park Wilma Dykeman Greenway Explore, Connect, Discover with APR SIGN UP FOR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Find a Location Explore our unique collection of parks, community centers, pools, greenways, and other spaces Programs Discover hundreds of programs and activities Reserve Book a picnic shelter or community center for your next party, reunion, or special event News Browse the latest updates from your community parks and recreation department Neighborhood Investments Learn how we’re improving well-being, building connections, and increasing active living opportunities in our community’s neighborhoods Connect Contact us or search job openings, plans and documents, ordinances, and more Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, 4th Floor, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5800 Email Address parks@ashevillenc.gov Athletics Weather Hotline828-251-4082Asheville Parks & Recreation on facebookAsheville Parks & Recreation on instagramAdditional LinksRecreate Asheville 10 Year PlanRecreate Asheville AppendicesEvents Calendar Related Services Register for programming Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults. SOAR Financial Assistance Program SOAR (Scholarships for Opportunities & Access to Recreation) may be available for youth and teen programs. Athletics Information about adult sports leagues and youth athletics programs offered by Asheville Parks & Recreation. Enjoy Greenways Explore an interactive map of the Asheville's greenways and learn how to use them for your recreation and transportation enjoyment. Pools & Splasheville Hours and information about Asheville's public pools and Splasheville, the free interactive splash pad play fountain in Pack Square Park. Facility Search Find Asheville parks, community centers, and pools near you. Search by location, filter by amenity, or view a list. Community Events Find upcoming special events, activities, programs, and camps in Asheville. Picnic Shelter Reservations View Asheville Parks & Recreation shelters and make a reservation. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Carrier Park Playground Neighborhoods: East West Asheville, Pisgah View Happening Now The new playground opened on August 15, 2024. View the City of Asheville’s active projects. For information about Asheville’s parks and recreation facilities, visit the Asheville Parks & Recreation page. Background As owner of Sulphur Springs Hotel (later changed [...] Richmond Hill Park Trail Network Expansion Beginning fall 2023, APR crews and community volunteers plan to increase hiking, walking, and biking options in Richmond Hill Park to include a 1.5-mile spur trail branching off of the existing Purple Trail. Roger Farmer Park In order to expand recreation opportunities in West Asheville, improvements at Roger Farmer Park include court resurfacing and field conversion. Explore Related ProjectsAsheville Parks & Recreation News Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts Halloween happenings with more programs on the horizon Posted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by Christy Edwards After postponing programs and events during the initial emergency response to Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) today announced a series of events for kids, families, and community members to celebrate Halloween with additional programs in November. All events are free and do not require registration. “APR’s annual Festival of Frights series has [...] Some City of Asheville parks reopen following storms, parks and recreation crews working to open more Posted on October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 by Christy Edwards After closing three weeks ago following a series of massively destructive storms, some Asheville parks are ready to safely welcome community members back to explore, connect, and discover. As of this morning, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) crews have reopened 32 parks and continue to clear debris, examine playgrounds and other equipment, survey playing fields, [...] APR Innovators: John Shaw Posted on September 23, 2024September 24, 2024 by Christy Edwards APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone. Explore Asheville Parks & Recreation News
Register for programming Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults.
SOAR Financial Assistance Program SOAR (Scholarships for Opportunities & Access to Recreation) may be available for youth and teen programs.
Athletics Information about adult sports leagues and youth athletics programs offered by Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Enjoy Greenways Explore an interactive map of the Asheville's greenways and learn how to use them for your recreation and transportation enjoyment.
Pools & Splasheville Hours and information about Asheville's public pools and Splasheville, the free interactive splash pad play fountain in Pack Square Park.
Facility Search Find Asheville parks, community centers, and pools near you. Search by location, filter by amenity, or view a list.
Carrier Park Playground Neighborhoods: East West Asheville, Pisgah View Happening Now The new playground opened on August 15, 2024. View the City of Asheville’s active projects. For information about Asheville’s parks and recreation facilities, visit the Asheville Parks & Recreation page. Background As owner of Sulphur Springs Hotel (later changed [...]
Richmond Hill Park Trail Network Expansion Beginning fall 2023, APR crews and community volunteers plan to increase hiking, walking, and biking options in Richmond Hill Park to include a 1.5-mile spur trail branching off of the existing Purple Trail.
Roger Farmer Park In order to expand recreation opportunities in West Asheville, improvements at Roger Farmer Park include court resurfacing and field conversion.
Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts Halloween happenings with more programs on the horizon Posted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by Christy Edwards After postponing programs and events during the initial emergency response to Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) today announced a series of events for kids, families, and community members to celebrate Halloween with additional programs in November. All events are free and do not require registration. “APR’s annual Festival of Frights series has [...]
Some City of Asheville parks reopen following storms, parks and recreation crews working to open more Posted on October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 by Christy Edwards After closing three weeks ago following a series of massively destructive storms, some Asheville parks are ready to safely welcome community members back to explore, connect, and discover. As of this morning, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) crews have reopened 32 parks and continue to clear debris, examine playgrounds and other equipment, survey playing fields, [...]
APR Innovators: John Shaw Posted on September 23, 2024September 24, 2024 by Christy Edwards APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.
