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, 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. Middle School Girls Sand Volleyball Train and Play Cost: $10 per player 6th – 8th grade girls Registration: May 17 until full at avlrec.com Every Wednesday at Carrier Park, June 2 – July 28, 6-8pm For more information contact Mikkel Patterson at mpatterson@ashevillenc.gov, 828-707-2376 or Maria Young at myoung2@ashevillenc.gov or 828-251-4026 Friday Night 4v4 Adult Basketball League Cost: $150 per team, plus $25 for non-Asheville residents Registration: May 24-June 4 at avlrec.com Season will run from the middle of June through the end of July. For more information contact Mikkel Patterson at mpatterson@ashevillenc.gov or 828-707-2376 Youth Flag Football League Cost: $10 Per Team & $5 Individual Ages: 10-11 Division, 12-14 Division Registration: May 17th to June 17th at avlrec.com Practices begin June 22nd. Games Begin June 26th. For more information contact Maria Young at myoung2@ashevillenc.gov or 828-251-4026 2021 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE SENIOR GAMES PLEASE NOTE: The Track and Field Event scheduled for Saturday, April 24 has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 1 due to inclement weather. WOMEN’S DOUBLES PICKLEBALL LEAGUE FREE Registration: April 24 – May 3 Friday Evenings from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Match Nights: May 21 & 28, June 4 & 18, July 2 & 16, August 6, 20 & 27 Championship Night: August 27 Round Robin regular season with post season tournament for the top teams. 7 games per night. Total points scoring. 2 players per team and team’s combined rating must be 7.5 or less. Maximum of 16 teams. Register your team online at www.avlrec.com Questions? Contact Mikkel Patterson at mpatterson@ashevillenc.gov or 828-707-2376. ASTON PARK TENNIS CENTER IS OPEN FOR THE 2021 SEASON HOURS Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. till 7:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. Precautions are in place to be sure that everyone can enjoy the center safely, so bring your mask and your racquet and come back to Aston Park! Please note the Pro Shop, the balcony and bleachers will remain closed at this time. Showers and water fountains are currently not available. RATES Non-City of Asheville Residents Hourly Individual: $9/hour Individual – Senior: $8/hour Season Pass Individual: $499 Individual – Senior: $399 Family: $799 Family – Senior: $599 City of Asheville Residents Hourly Individual: $7/hour Individual – Senior: $6/hour Season Pass Individual: $399 Individual – Senior: $299 Family: $599 Family – Senior: $499 Purchase your season pass today! Online court reservations. 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 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. 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 launches virtual grand opening of Richmond Hill Park Posted on April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to share this virtual grand opening of Richmond Hill Park, a bond project completed with funding approved by Asheville voters in 2016. Additional funding and support was also received through a partnership with Pisgah Area SORBA (Southern Off-Road Biking Association) for the newly added [...] Registration opens for 2021 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition Posted on April 6, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is proud to present the 2021 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition in partnership with Buncombe County, the YMCA and Black Mountain Parks & Recreation. The games will be held April 19 through May 19 and feature a hybrid format of both in-person and virtual events. All in-person competitions will be [...] Asheville Parks picnic shelter reservations reopen April 1 Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is happy to announce that picnic shelter reservations will resume on April 1. Rates begin at $40 per day and are available at 11 parks throughout the city. All shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis unless reserved. To reserve a shelter online, visit www.avlrec.com. Under Gov. Roy [...] 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.
Picnic Shelter Reservations View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation.
Asheville Parks & Recreation launches virtual grand opening of Richmond Hill Park Posted on April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to share this virtual grand opening of Richmond Hill Park, a bond project completed with funding approved by Asheville voters in 2016. Additional funding and support was also received through a partnership with Pisgah Area SORBA (Southern Off-Road Biking Association) for the newly added [...]
Registration opens for 2021 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition Posted on April 6, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is proud to present the 2021 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition in partnership with Buncombe County, the YMCA and Black Mountain Parks & Recreation. The games will be held April 19 through May 19 and feature a hybrid format of both in-person and virtual events. All in-person competitions will be [...]
Asheville Parks picnic shelter reservations reopen April 1 Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is happy to announce that picnic shelter reservations will resume on April 1. Rates begin at $40 per day and are available at 11 parks throughout the city. All shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis unless reserved. To reserve a shelter online, visit www.avlrec.com. Under Gov. Roy [...]