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Unwrap Mountain Magic with Holly Jolly Holidays

APR’s annual Holly Jolly Holidays series of festive events bring neighbors together to enjoy heartwarming traditions and the mountain spirit that shines brightly in our community all year
 

 


Which Parks are Open?

  • We’re working hard to reopen all locations following unprecedented damage from storms in September, but some will take more time.
  • If a park is not listed, PLEASE stay away. Though some spaces look safe, there may be broken equipment, sinkholes, or other “unseen” dangers.
  • Click on parks listed as partially open for more information.
  • All riverfront parks and greenways are closed indefinitely.
  • Riverside Cemetery is closed except to those attending funeral services.
  • Click here for frequently asked questions

OPEN

Albemarle Park

Amboy Riverfront Park

Ann Patton Joyce Park

Asheville Skatepark

Aston Park (partial)

Augusta Barnett Park

Beaucatcher Overlook Park

Burton Street Community Center

Choctaw Park

Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park

Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Community Center

E.W. Grove Park

Forest Park

French Broad River Greenway (partial)

Glenn’s Creek Greenway

Grace’s Garden

Griffing Boulevard Rose Garden

Grove Street Community Center

Harvest House Community Center

Hazel Robinson Amphitheater

Haw Creek Park (partial)

Herb Watts Park

Hominy Creek Greenway

Hummingbird Park

Jake Rusher Park

Jean Webb Park

Kenilworth Park

Leah Chiles Park

Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center

Magnolia Park

Malvern Hills Park (partial)

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Masters Park

Meadow Park (partial)

Montford Park (partial)

Murphy-Oakley Community Center

Murray Hill Park

Oakhurst Park

Owens-Bell Park (partial)

Pack Square Park

Pearson Bridge River Access Area

Pritchard Park

Ray L. Kisiah Park

Reed Creek Greenway

Richmond Hill Park (partial)

Roger Farmer Park

Seven Springs Park

Stephens-Lee Community Center

Sunset Park

Tempie Avery Montford Community Center

Triangle Park

Walton Street Park

Weaver Park

West Asheville Park (partial)

CLOSED

Azalea Park

Carrier Park

Craven Street Bridge Boating Access Area

French Broad River Park

John B. Lewis Soccer Complex

Memorial Stadium

Mountainside Park

North Asheville Community Center

Recreation Park

Riverbend Park

Riverside Cemetery

Swannanoa Greenway

Wilma Dykeman Greenway


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a cartoon holiday scene with ice skating children and animals

Unwrap mountain magic with Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Holly Jolly Holidays

Our city’s holiday season heats up with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Holly Jolly Holidays series of festive events that bring neighbors together to enjoy dazzling displays, heartwarming traditions, and the mountain spirit that shines brightly in our community all year. Discover the season of hope and explore APR’s full slate of events [...]

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