Azalea Park Pond Park District: East Census Tract: 18/19 Happening Now The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department has contracted with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to complete an assessment and provide preliminary design information of improvements to ensure the long term integrity of the pond, enhance public safety and explore recreational and ecological opportunities that may be compatible with proposed improvements. The scope of work includes research, field investigation, an environmental assessment and preparation of concept designs. Background The Azalea Park Pond is located within Azalea Park at 395 Azalea Road. The 4-acre man-made pond is situated at the eastern edge of the park and varies in depth. It’s stocked with fish by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission who also partnered with the City on construction of a recreational fishing pier. Over the years, water began spilling over the embankment from what appears to be a low point at the southeastern corner of the pond. This spillage has impacted land to the east and south of the pond, including the Azalea Dog Park. Temporary repairs have been made in the past to help mitigate the problem and the information gained from this effort will help guide a more permanent solution. Timeline Winter, 2019/2020: Request for Qualifications issued and submittals received Spring & Summer, 2020: Review of submittals, interviews of firms and selection Winter, 2020/2021: Contract issued and contractor begins evaluation Fall, 2021: Completion of final report Supporting Documents Request for Qualifications Contract #92100266 Azalea Park Pond Google Map View Contact Information Sandra Travis, Program and Operations Manager 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 Azalea Park Pond News Registration opens for 2021 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition Posted on April 6, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is proud to present the 2021 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition in partnership with Buncombe County, the YMCA and Black Mountain Parks & Recreation. The games will be held April 19 through May 19 and feature a hybrid format of both in-person and virtual events. All in-person competitions will be [...] Asheville Parks picnic shelter reservations reopen April 1 Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is happy to announce that picnic shelter reservations will resume on April 1. Rates begin at $40 per day and are available at 11 parks throughout the city. All shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis unless reserved. To reserve a shelter online, visit www.avlrec.com. Under Gov. Roy [...] Aston Park Tennis Center to open April 1 for 2021 season Posted on March 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of Aston Park Tennis Center on April 1 for the 2021 season. The tennis facility will be open seven days a week with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to [...] More Azalea Park Pond 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.
Registration opens for 2021 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition Posted on April 6, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is proud to present the 2021 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition in partnership with Buncombe County, the YMCA and Black Mountain Parks & Recreation. The games will be held April 19 through May 19 and feature a hybrid format of both in-person and virtual events. All in-person competitions will be [...]
Asheville Parks picnic shelter reservations reopen April 1 Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Parks & Recreation is happy to announce that picnic shelter reservations will resume on April 1. Rates begin at $40 per day and are available at 11 parks throughout the city. All shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis unless reserved. To reserve a shelter online, visit www.avlrec.com. Under Gov. Roy [...]
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