What we do Open spaces, parks, recreation and cultural arts 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 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. Register for therapeutic programs Learn about and enroll in therapeutic programs like adaptive bowling, inclusive football, or cooking. Register for adult and senior programs Learn about adult and senior programs and how to enroll. Register for teen programs Learn about and enroll in teen programs like afterschool care, teacher work day programs, camps, and athletics. Register for toddler programs Learn about and enroll in enriching toddler programs such as arts, music, and sign-language. Reserve a picnic shelter View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation. Register for youth programs Learn about the City's youth programs, including afterschool, camps, teacher workday programs, athletics, art and music, and more! More Related Services Parks and Recreation News WNC Nature Center Barred Owl passes away Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by Christy Edwards ASHEVILLE – It is with sadness that the WNC Nature Center announces the passing of one of its most senior residents. Artemis, the Barred Owl, has passed away as a result of advanced age. A member of the Center’s Education Ambassador Animal Team for almost 20 years, Art came to the Nature Center in December of [...] Asheville City pools to open for the season on June 8 Posted on May 24, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Get ready to cool it this summer at Asheville City pools. All three pools will open for the summer on June 8. Here is information on hours, admission, pool passes and swimming lessons for the children. City pools Recreation Park Pool, 65 Gashes Creek Road: Open June 8-Aug. 11, then Saturdays and Sundays only Aug. 17.-Sept. 2. [...] Asheville City offices to close for Memorial Day Posted on May 22, 2019May 28, 2019 by Polly McDaniel ART buses to run on holiday schedule Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation services will run on schedule. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal on May 27. The Sanitation Division will not collect brush on Memorial Day. ART [...] 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.
Register for therapeutic programs Learn about and enroll in therapeutic programs like adaptive bowling, inclusive football, or cooking.
Register for teen programs Learn about and enroll in teen programs like afterschool care, teacher work day programs, camps, and athletics.
Register for toddler programs Learn about and enroll in enriching toddler programs such as arts, music, and sign-language.
Reserve a picnic shelter View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation.
Register for youth programs Learn about the City's youth programs, including afterschool, camps, teacher workday programs, athletics, art and music, and more!
WNC Nature Center Barred Owl passes away Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by Christy Edwards ASHEVILLE – It is with sadness that the WNC Nature Center announces the passing of one of its most senior residents. Artemis, the Barred Owl, has passed away as a result of advanced age. A member of the Center’s Education Ambassador Animal Team for almost 20 years, Art came to the Nature Center in December of [...]
Asheville City pools to open for the season on June 8 Posted on May 24, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Get ready to cool it this summer at Asheville City pools. All three pools will open for the summer on June 8. Here is information on hours, admission, pool passes and swimming lessons for the children. City pools Recreation Park Pool, 65 Gashes Creek Road: Open June 8-Aug. 11, then Saturdays and Sundays only Aug. 17.-Sept. 2. [...]
Asheville City offices to close for Memorial Day Posted on May 22, 2019May 28, 2019 by Polly McDaniel ART buses to run on holiday schedule Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation services will run on schedule. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal on May 27. The Sanitation Division will not collect brush on Memorial Day. ART [...]