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 Center, 134 Burton Street 828-254-1942 Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, 285 Livingston Street 828-259-5483 Harvest House Recreation Center, 205 Kenilworth Road 828-350-2051 Daily Schedule Linwood Crump Shiloh Center, 121 Shiloh Road 828-274-7739 Murphy-Oakley Recreation Center, 749 Fairview Road North Asheville Community Center, 37 East Larchmont Road Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove Street 828-350-2062 Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue 828-350-2058 Tempie Avery Montford Center, 34 Pearson Drive 828-253-3714 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. 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. 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 Community Centers News Splasheville is open! Posted on July 27, 2021 by Christy Edwards Asheville Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that Splasheville, Asheville’s interactive splashpad located in Pack Square Park, has reopened to the public! Splasheville has been undergoing a complete rebuild since spring. In addition to replacing the fountain’s infrastructure, including new plumbing, wiring, grating, and tiles, the system has been upgraded with new spray patterns and [...] WNC Nature Center coyote Barney passes away Posted on July 23, 2021 by Polly McDaniel It is with great sadness that the WNC Nature Center announces the passing of one of its most well-known and cherished residents. Beloved coyote Barney passed away July 22. He had been struggling with health issues over the past few months and was not responding to medical treatment. One of the older residents of the Nature [...] Asheville Parks & Recreation announces ribbon cutting for Jake Rusher Park Posted on July 15, 2021July 19, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to welcome the community to the newly renovated Jake Rusher Park! A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. July 24 followed by fun, games and activities in the park until noon. Extensive community input informed the improvements to the park. The upgrades include new parking, [...] More Community Centers News
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.
Splasheville is open! Posted on July 27, 2021 by Christy Edwards Asheville Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that Splasheville, Asheville’s interactive splashpad located in Pack Square Park, has reopened to the public! Splasheville has been undergoing a complete rebuild since spring. In addition to replacing the fountain’s infrastructure, including new plumbing, wiring, grating, and tiles, the system has been upgraded with new spray patterns and [...]
WNC Nature Center coyote Barney passes away Posted on July 23, 2021 by Polly McDaniel It is with great sadness that the WNC Nature Center announces the passing of one of its most well-known and cherished residents. Beloved coyote Barney passed away July 22. He had been struggling with health issues over the past few months and was not responding to medical treatment. One of the older residents of the Nature [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces ribbon cutting for Jake Rusher Park Posted on July 15, 2021July 19, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to welcome the community to the newly renovated Jake Rusher Park! A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. July 24 followed by fun, games and activities in the park until noon. Extensive community input informed the improvements to the park. The upgrades include new parking, [...]