Community Centers The Asheville Parks and Recreation Department oversees the programming, maintenance, safety, and usage of ten community centers throughout the city of Asheville. Below, you can find locations and contact information for each center. Burton Street Community Center – Current Programs 134 Burton Street, 828-254-1942 Access to: Educational Experience, Playground, Outdoor Basketball Courts, Open Recreational Area, Picnic Tables and Benches. Hours of Operation: Monday – 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Tuesday – 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Wednesday – 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. (10 a.m.- 8 p.m. for special events) Saturday, Sunday – Closed (except for special events) Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center – Current Programs 285 Livingston Street, 828-259-5483 Access to: Auditorium, Ga Ga Pit and Open Recreational Area. Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Friday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday – Closed (except for special events) Harvest House Community Center – Current Programs | Daily Schedule 205 Kenilworth Road, 828-350-2051 Access to: Woodworking Shop, Clay Studio, Weaving Studio, Billiards, Horseshoe Pit and Shuffleboard Court. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center – Current Programs 121 Shiloh Road, 828-274-7739 Access to: Gymnasium – marked for Pickleball, Volleyball and Basketball, Fitness Center, Walking Trail, Playground, Baseball/Softball Field, Outdoor Basketball Court, Open Recreational Area, Picnic Tables and Benches. Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Wednesday, Friday – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday – 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Murphy-Oakley Community Center – Current Programs 749 Fairview Road Access to: Playground, Baseball/Softball Field, Outdoor Basketball Court Outdoor Tennis/Pickleball Courts, Open Recreational Area, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables and Benches. North Asheville Community Center, 37 East Larchmont Road Senior Opportunity Community Center – Current Programs 36 Grove Street, 828-350-2062 Access to: Educational Experience, Billiards, Open Recreational Area, Picnic Tables and Benches. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stephens-Lee Community Center – Current Programs 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, 828-350-2058 Access to: Gymnasium – marked for Pickleball, Volleyball and Basketball, Fitness Center, Walking Trail, 2 Playgrounds, Outdoor Basketball Court, Open Recreational Area, Picnic Tables and Benches. Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday – 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday – 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tempie Avery Montford Community Center – Current Programs 34 Pearson Drive, 828-253-3714 Access to: Gymnasium – marked for Volleyball and Basketball, Community Garden, Playground, Baseball/Softball Field, Outdoor Basketball Court, Open Recreational Area, Picnic Tables and Benches. Hours of Operation: Monday – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday – 9 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Wednesday – 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday – Closed West Asheville Community Center 970 Haywood Road, 828-232-4529 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. 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Enjoy greenways Explore an interactive map of the City's greenways and learn how to use them for your recreation and transportation enjoyment.
Pool and 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 adds space to park system, announces exploration of a partnership with Carolina Day School Posted on October 15, 2021 by Christy Edwards During these extraordinary times, more and more Asheville-area residents are spending time in the great outdoors, often in public parks and recreational facilities. Today, the City of Asheville and Carolina Day School (CDS) announce two exciting initiatives that will positively impact the Asheville community: the purchase of land by the City of Asheville for a [...]
Go outside! Asheville Parks & Recreation offers family-friendly fall activities Posted on October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 by Christy Edwards Fall has arrived in the mountains and now is the most beautiful time to head outside with your family and enjoy all that our amazing parks have to offer!
Playable art is coming to Jake Rusher Park; community is invited to virtually meet the artist Posted on September 30, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Recent improvements to Jake Rusher Park in south Asheville will be complete with the installation of playable art in the late spring of 2022. Becky Borlan, a Baltimore-based artist, has been selected by a review committee to design a playable art piece which will be placed in the park near [...]