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Shelters, programs, events, WNC Nature Center, Aston Park Tennis Center, pools, parks, and much more can be found in the palm of your hand. Currently available on iPhone. With its oldest parks dating to the 1890s, Asheville Parks & Recreation manages a unique collection of more than 65 public parks, playgrounds, and open spaces throughout the city in a system that also includes full-complex recreation centers, swimming pools, Riverside Cemetery, sports fields and courts, and community centers that offer a variety of wellness-, education-, and culture-related programs for Ashevillians of all ages. With 10 miles of paved greenways and numerous natural surface trails, its complete portfolio acts as the foundation of a vibrant hub for the people of Asheville to connect with their neighbors and explore the natural beauty of a livable and walkable city. Driven by the promise that Asheville is a better and safer place when everyone from infants to retirees has the opportunity to be supported, healthy, and successful, Asheville Parks & Recreation was the first nationally-accredited municipal recreation department in the United States. 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 LinksEvents Calendar Related Services Register for programming Register for parks & recreation programming such as camps and activities for children, teens, and adults. 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 Murphy-Oakley Inclusive Playground – Bond Investment Happening Now Communities are diverse. Playgrounds should be, too. Active, independent play is critical to the health, well-being, and social opportunities of all kids. However, the benefits of play are not limited solely to children, but reach across communities throughout one’s lifespan. Although children are the primary user group of playgrounds, truly inclusive environments are designed [...] Shared Courts for Pickleball and Tennis Neighborhoods: Five Points, Kenilworth, Malvern Hills, Montford, Norwood Park, Oakley, Spears-Henrietta Happening Now For those unfamiliar with some of the terms used, we’ve provided a glossary at the bottom of the page. Pickleball and tennis are currently experiencing significant participation increases in Asheville and have ardent supporters advocating for their respective sport. In [...] Burton Street Park Investments Asheville Parks & Recreation is collecting input from the Burton Street neighborhood on how to prioritize the spending of $500,000 on new, expanded, and/or updated recreation features in the park that surrounds Burton Street Community Center. This neighborhood investment money has specifically been earmarked for recreation infrastructure improvements in the park. Explore Related ProjectsAsheville Parks & Recreation News Richmond Hill Park disc golf tee pad improvements close some holes starting June 12 Posted on June 7, 2023 by Christy Edwards Richmond Hill Park houses one of the oldest and most popular disc golf courses in the Asheville area. To maintain quality and consistency of the course’s tee pads, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) will begin repairing and replacing all tee pads on June 12. It may be necessary to close up to six tee [...] Park Views: West Asheville Park Posted on June 5, 2023 by Christy Edwards This entry is part of Park Views, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today. Read more from the series. West Asheville Park’s amenities sound simple – a [...] Malvern Hills Park pool opens Saturday, Recreation Park pool to open later than expected as repairs are underway Posted on May 26, 2023 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville has important information to share regarding the community’s two public swimming pools. Malvern Hills Park’s pool will open on Saturday, May 27, as previously announced. During initial inspections, Buncombe County Environmental Health discovered potential safety issues at Recreation Park pool and requested additional actions before it will open for [...] Explore Asheville Parks & Recreation News
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.
Murphy-Oakley Inclusive Playground – Bond Investment Happening Now Communities are diverse. Playgrounds should be, too. Active, independent play is critical to the health, well-being, and social opportunities of all kids. However, the benefits of play are not limited solely to children, but reach across communities throughout one’s lifespan. Although children are the primary user group of playgrounds, truly inclusive environments are designed [...]
Shared Courts for Pickleball and Tennis Neighborhoods: Five Points, Kenilworth, Malvern Hills, Montford, Norwood Park, Oakley, Spears-Henrietta Happening Now For those unfamiliar with some of the terms used, we’ve provided a glossary at the bottom of the page. Pickleball and tennis are currently experiencing significant participation increases in Asheville and have ardent supporters advocating for their respective sport. In [...]
Burton Street Park Investments Asheville Parks & Recreation is collecting input from the Burton Street neighborhood on how to prioritize the spending of $500,000 on new, expanded, and/or updated recreation features in the park that surrounds Burton Street Community Center. This neighborhood investment money has specifically been earmarked for recreation infrastructure improvements in the park.
Richmond Hill Park disc golf tee pad improvements close some holes starting June 12 Posted on June 7, 2023 by Christy Edwards Richmond Hill Park houses one of the oldest and most popular disc golf courses in the Asheville area. To maintain quality and consistency of the course’s tee pads, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) will begin repairing and replacing all tee pads on June 12. It may be necessary to close up to six tee [...]
Park Views: West Asheville Park Posted on June 5, 2023 by Christy Edwards This entry is part of Park Views, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today. Read more from the series. West Asheville Park’s amenities sound simple – a [...]
Malvern Hills Park pool opens Saturday, Recreation Park pool to open later than expected as repairs are underway Posted on May 26, 2023 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville has important information to share regarding the community’s two public swimming pools. Malvern Hills Park’s pool will open on Saturday, May 27, as previously announced. During initial inspections, Buncombe County Environmental Health discovered potential safety issues at Recreation Park pool and requested additional actions before it will open for [...]