What we do Click here for information on current Parks & Recreation Department operations (updated September 8, 2020). 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! 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 SimmonsPhone828-259-5800Emailparks@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. Reserve a picnic shelter View parks and recreation shelters that can be reserved and make a reservation. More Related Services Parks and Recreation News Local athlete wins at virtual State Senior Games finals Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Polly McDaniel David Shepard earned some hardware at the recent North Carolina State Senior Games. A resident of Black Mountain, he planned to compete in the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games as a qualifier for state competition; but when COVID-19 forced cancellation of the local games and in-person state games, state level competition was held virtually. In this year’s [...] City of Asheville shares update on completed Parks bond projects Posted on December 7, 2020December 14, 2020 by Christy Edwards In 2016, the Asheville community approved a $17 million general obligation bond for park projects. The park bond funding has supported major improvements to parks and recreation facilities throughout the city and will fund future land acquisitions for parks. We are excited to share our progress and accomplishments with you! Asheville Parks & Recreation announces the Jingle All The Way 5K Posted on December 7, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Join in the fun and spread a little joy this holiday season! Asheville Parks & Recreation is hosting its first ever Jingle All The Way 5K Walk/Run on Dec. 12 at Carrier Park. Registration is FREE with the donation of a new $10 unwrapped toy. All toys received will be distributed to children in our [...] 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.
Local athlete wins at virtual State Senior Games finals Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Polly McDaniel David Shepard earned some hardware at the recent North Carolina State Senior Games. A resident of Black Mountain, he planned to compete in the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games as a qualifier for state competition; but when COVID-19 forced cancellation of the local games and in-person state games, state level competition was held virtually. In this year’s [...]
City of Asheville shares update on completed Parks bond projects Posted on December 7, 2020December 14, 2020 by Christy Edwards In 2016, the Asheville community approved a $17 million general obligation bond for park projects. The park bond funding has supported major improvements to parks and recreation facilities throughout the city and will fund future land acquisitions for parks. We are excited to share our progress and accomplishments with you!
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces the Jingle All The Way 5K Posted on December 7, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Join in the fun and spread a little joy this holiday season! Asheville Parks & Recreation is hosting its first ever Jingle All The Way 5K Walk/Run on Dec. 12 at Carrier Park. Registration is FREE with the donation of a new $10 unwrapped toy. All toys received will be distributed to children in our [...]