Current Events Afterschool Programs We offer afterschool for youth and teens in locations conveniently located across the City. Programming includes age-appropriate activities, including homework help, organized games, free play, crafts, and more. Our teen programs also include the chance to participate in community service projects to build responsibility and maturity. Costs are reasonable and discounts are available for families participating in the school systems free/reduced meal program. Register now for the afterschool program nearest you! Locations Burton Street Center – 134 Burton Street Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center – 285 Livingston Street Linwood Crump Shiloh Center – 121 Shiloh Road Stephens-Lee Center – 30 George Washington Carver Tempie Avery Montford Center – 34 Pearson Drive Vance Elementary School – 98 Sulphur Springs Road The Winter/Spring 2020 Program Guide is Available Our new guide contains information about all the programs we offer January through May including adult fitness programs, outdoor adventures, youth and adult athletic programming and much more. Find out what’s happening at the WNC Nature Center or Aston Park Tennis Center! Pick up a copy at any of our Centers, City Hall, the Visitors’ Center or download it here! Holiday Camp December 23, 27, 31, 31 and January 2, 3 Spend your holidays with us! Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center, 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center. 30 George Washington Carver Avenue. Campers will enjoy games, crafts, organized play and all kinds of holiday fun. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is only $50 per camper and City of Asheville residents receive a $10 discount. Contact Information Asheville Parks & Recreation 828-259-5800 Updated 12/13/2019 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 Current Events News Asheville 2019 in review: Electric buses, election format, red pandas and more Posted on December 26, 2019January 8, 2020 by Polly McDaniel With 2019 nearly in the books, it’s time to take stock of City of Asheville projects and developments from the past year. Here are 10 initiatives that your City government advanced in 2019. Read about the Asheville Police Department’s accomplishments for 2019 at this link. We’ll have 2020 initiatives to look [...] Asheville Parks & Recreation announces Holiday Camp for children and teens Posted on December 9, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Spend your holidays with us! Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center, 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center. 30 George Washington Carver Ave. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 23, [...] WNC Nature Center to host Winter’s Tail holiday celebration Posted on December 6, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Join us for the WNC Nature Center’s annual holiday celebration: A Winter’s Tail! This merry event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14. There will be festive crafts, games and of course, animal programs! Activities will include: Photos with Santa (Noon to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m.) Animal enrichment programs, including a special unveiling [...] More Current Events 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.
Asheville 2019 in review: Electric buses, election format, red pandas and more Posted on December 26, 2019January 8, 2020 by Polly McDaniel With 2019 nearly in the books, it’s time to take stock of City of Asheville projects and developments from the past year. Here are 10 initiatives that your City government advanced in 2019. Read about the Asheville Police Department’s accomplishments for 2019 at this link. We’ll have 2020 initiatives to look [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces Holiday Camp for children and teens Posted on December 9, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Spend your holidays with us! Asheville Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Holiday Camp for youth and teens in grades kindergarten through middle school. Camps are located at the Tempie Avery Montford Center, 34 Pearson Drive, and Stephens-Lee Community Center. 30 George Washington Carver Ave. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 23, [...]
WNC Nature Center to host Winter’s Tail holiday celebration Posted on December 6, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Join us for the WNC Nature Center’s annual holiday celebration: A Winter’s Tail! This merry event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14. There will be festive crafts, games and of course, animal programs! Activities will include: Photos with Santa (Noon to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m.) Animal enrichment programs, including a special unveiling [...]