What we do Parks Notice Notice: Parks Department Operations Update on May 22, 2020. Parks & Greenways: All City of Asheville parks are open, including dog parks, outdoor courts, fields, boat accesses, and the Azalea fishing pond. Playgrounds and all buildings located in parks, including restrooms remain closed. All picnic shelter reservations are cancelled through 6/30/20. Group gatherings are limited to 25 people outdoors and everyone should be sure to follow guidelines regarding physical distancing. Programs: All Asheville Parks & Recreation programs are cancelled through 7/3/20, including summer camps. Instead, we’re introducing Rec n Roll, our new mobile recreation program! We’ll be taking our programs on the road throughout our community! Community and Recreation Centers: Community centers and recreation centers remain closed until further notice. WNC Nature Center: The WNC Nature Center remains closed until further notice. Aston Park Tennis Center: A limited number of courts are open at Aston Park Tennis Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The clubhouse, including restrooms and the pro shop, will remain closed and staff will not be onsite. Asheville Municipal Golf Course: The Asheville Municipal Golf Course is open with additional measures in place to comply with State and County physical distancing requirements. Riverside Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery is open, with funeral services and visitations limited to 50 people. Pools & Splasheville: The three City of Asheville swimming pools located at Malvern Hills Park, Recreation Park and Walton Street Park and Splasheville located in Pack Square Park remain closed through 6/30/20. We will continue to evaluate park operations as conditions change and will post updates here and on the Department Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA 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 SimmonsPhone828-259-5800 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 City of Asheville to delay opening of swimming pools and Splasheville Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County, continues to take proactive steps to keep our community safe and healthy during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. In support of that effort, the opening of the three City of Asheville pools located at Recreation Park, Malvern Hills Park and Walton Street Park and Splasheville in Pack [...] Asheville Parks & Recreation postpones traditional summer camps until July 3, introduces ‘Rec n Roll’ Posted on May 20, 2020May 22, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County, continues to take proactive steps to keep our community safe and healthy during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. After reviewing guidelines from the CDC and State and local public health officials and the State’s preliminary plans for phased reopening, Asheville Parks & Recreation staff have made the difficult [...] 2020 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games cancelled Posted on May 12, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The Asheville Parks & Recreation Department announced today that the 2020 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games, originally scheduled to begin in April then postponed to June, have officially been cancelled. All registered participants will be issued a refund of their registration fees. North Carolina State Games are tentatively scheduled for fall 2020 and all participants currently registered in [...] 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.
City of Asheville to delay opening of swimming pools and Splasheville Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County, continues to take proactive steps to keep our community safe and healthy during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. In support of that effort, the opening of the three City of Asheville pools located at Recreation Park, Malvern Hills Park and Walton Street Park and Splasheville in Pack [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation postpones traditional summer camps until July 3, introduces ‘Rec n Roll’ Posted on May 20, 2020May 22, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County, continues to take proactive steps to keep our community safe and healthy during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. After reviewing guidelines from the CDC and State and local public health officials and the State’s preliminary plans for phased reopening, Asheville Parks & Recreation staff have made the difficult [...]
2020 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games cancelled Posted on May 12, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The Asheville Parks & Recreation Department announced today that the 2020 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games, originally scheduled to begin in April then postponed to June, have officially been cancelled. All registered participants will be issued a refund of their registration fees. North Carolina State Games are tentatively scheduled for fall 2020 and all participants currently registered in [...]