Projects The Parks and Recreation Department is investing in our community to provide additional opportunities for living, learning and leading a full and productive life. Parks and recreation benefit individuals and neighborhoods and has a positive impact on economic growth and environmental preservation. In keeping with the department’s equity program, these projects are organized below by park district and census tract to ensure accurate investment tracking throughout all parts of our city, especially in those areas that have historically been underserved. Click here for more information about the Parks & Recreation Department’s Equity Program and Racial Equity Action Plan. Current Projects Park District: Central Census Tract: 1 Splasheville Triangle Park Park District: East Central Census Tract: 7/8 Memorial Stadium and Nearby Park Improvements – Bond Project Park District: South Central Census Tract: 9 Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Center Phase 2 – Bond Project Walton Street Park Park District: East Census Tract: 18/19 Azalea Park Pond Municipal “Muni” Golf Course Park District: South East Census Tract: 20/21.02 Linwood Crump Shiloh Complex Improvements Park District: South Census Tract: 22.01/22.02 Jake Rusher Park – Bond Project Park District: All Census Tract: All Parks Tree Initiative Completed Projects Park District: Central Census Tract: 1 Asheville SkatePark Park District: West Central Census Tract: 2/3 Tempie Avery Montford Center Complex Park District: North Census Tract: 4/5 North Asheville Park Park District: West Census Tract: 14 Richmond Hill Park – Bond Project Outdoor Court Renovations – Bond Project Playground Renovations – Bond Project 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 Projects 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 Projects 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, [...]