Current Events Sixth Annual Doggie Dip September 8, 2019 at Recreation Park Pool From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for Dogs 35 pounds or under. From 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Dogs 36 pounds and up. Early Registration for Pooch and Parent is $5.00 or pay at the day of event is $10.00. Spectators charge is $1.00. Required current vaccinations and spay and neuter. Visit Asheville Parks and Recreation on Facebook 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 Fall 2019 Program Guide is Available Our new guide contains information about all the programs we offer September through December 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! Aston Park Tennis Center Are you ready for tennis season? Get your racquet out of the closet and come on over to Aston Park Tennis Center. Purchase a season pass or pay by the hour. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information about the Tennis Center, click here. Contact Information Asheville Parks & Recreation 828-259-5800 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 Aston Park Tennis Center to host Tricks and Treats Tennis Tournament Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by Christy Edwards Costumes are welcomed and encouraged for a fall doubles tennis tournament at Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave., Oct. 26-27. The cost for tournament participants is $20/person for one event or $30/person for two events. Spectators are free! Schedule of events – Two Divisions per day, 3.5 and below, 4.0 and above Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – [...] Ticketed event scheduled Saturday at Carrier Park Posted on October 10, 2019October 14, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The interior portion of Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road, will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 12, for a ticketed special event. Park spaces outside the velodrome, including the picnic shelter, the ballfield and some open spaces will not be impacted. Use of the greenway will not be affected. PostAnnouncementsNewsPress ReleasesCommunity and Economic DevelopmentParks and Recreation VIDEO: Aston Park Hosts Asheville Open Tennis Championship, features new park amenities Posted on October 2, 2019October 15, 2019 by Christy Edwards Asheville Parks and Recreation hosted the 88th Asheville Open Tennis Championships at Aston Park Tennis Center July 10-14 for adults and July 19-21 for juniors. Over eight days of tournament play, 284 players competed in various age divisions as 374 matches were played on the 12 clay courts at Aston Park. Highlights of this year’s tournament [...] 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.
Aston Park Tennis Center to host Tricks and Treats Tennis Tournament Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by Christy Edwards Costumes are welcomed and encouraged for a fall doubles tennis tournament at Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave., Oct. 26-27. The cost for tournament participants is $20/person for one event or $30/person for two events. Spectators are free! Schedule of events – Two Divisions per day, 3.5 and below, 4.0 and above Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – [...]
Ticketed event scheduled Saturday at Carrier Park Posted on October 10, 2019October 14, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The interior portion of Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road, will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 12, for a ticketed special event. Park spaces outside the velodrome, including the picnic shelter, the ballfield and some open spaces will not be impacted. Use of the greenway will not be affected. PostAnnouncementsNewsPress ReleasesCommunity and Economic DevelopmentParks and Recreation
VIDEO: Aston Park Hosts Asheville Open Tennis Championship, features new park amenities Posted on October 2, 2019October 15, 2019 by Christy Edwards Asheville Parks and Recreation hosted the 88th Asheville Open Tennis Championships at Aston Park Tennis Center July 10-14 for adults and July 19-21 for juniors. Over eight days of tournament play, 284 players competed in various age divisions as 374 matches were played on the 12 clay courts at Aston Park. Highlights of this year’s tournament [...]