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: 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 Splasheville Triangle Park Park District: West Central Census Tract: 2/3 Tempie Avery Montford Center Complex – Bond Project 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 Check out Asheville Parks & Recreation Festival of Frights! Posted on October 19, 2021 by Christy Edwards A weeklong celebration of all things spooky! From haunted ‘castles’ to drive through trick or treating, Asheville Parks & Recreation has an event for all ages. Check them out – but don’t get scared! Virtual Costume Contest It’s time for that spooky season, and the WNC Nature Center is celebrating with a virtual costume contest! Entering is easy – [...] 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! 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.
Check out Asheville Parks & Recreation Festival of Frights! Posted on October 19, 2021 by Christy Edwards A weeklong celebration of all things spooky! From haunted ‘castles’ to drive through trick or treating, Asheville Parks & Recreation has an event for all ages. Check them out – but don’t get scared! Virtual Costume Contest It’s time for that spooky season, and the WNC Nature Center is celebrating with a virtual costume contest! Entering is easy – [...]
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!