Parks Tree Initiative Beginning in Spring, 2017, the Parks and Recreation Department implemented a 3-year initiative to plant trees throughout the 74 facilities that the Department oversees for the City of Asheville. To kickoff the program, we launched 30 Trees In 30 Days, with the goal of planting 30 trees beginning March 28 and ending on Arbor Day, April 28, 2017. The goals of the program are simple: To increase the tree canopy within the City of Asheville and be good stewards of our environment. To enhance Parks facilities and make them more enjoyable for our guests. To provide a hands-on educational experience for youth in our afterschool programs. To collaborate with community partner organizations and individuals. You can keep track of our progress here and find out where we’re going next. Update We accomplished our goal of 30 Trees in 30 Days! In that 30 days, we planted trees at Aston Park, Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, Carrier Park, Riverside Cemetery, Recreation Park, and the Lynwood Crump Shiloh Center! Thanks to Asheville GreenWorks, all the volunteers who helped plant, and the youth in our after-school programs who joined in the work and the fun! In the Fall, 2017 planting season, we continued planting at Riverbend Park and Pritchard Park. Planting Schedule We’re currently finalizing our Spring, 2018 planting plan, waiting on utility location info. Be sure to check back here or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA as we post more information about where we’re planting next! Contact For more information and to find out how you can be involved, contact: Christy Bass 828-259-5800 cbass@ashevillenc.gov Sandra Travis 828-259-5800 stravis@ashevillenc.gov 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 Parks Tree Initiative News City of Asheville parks close as part of Stay Home, Stay Safe declaration Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Polly McDaniel In compliance with the Stay Home, Stay Safe declaration issued by Buncombe County on March 25, effective immediately all City of Asheville parks, including dog parks, playgrounds, and outdoor courts, are closed until further notice. Failure to comply with the Buncombe County Stay Home/Stay Safe declaration is punishable as a Class [...] Postponed: Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition Posted on March 4, 2020March 30, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Update: This event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Asheville Parks & Recreation is proud to present the 2020 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition, in partnership with the YMCA and Black Mountain Parks & Recreation. Winners in each event qualify for the North Carolina State Games and winners at the state level qualify [...] Spend spring break with Asheville Parks & Recreation Posted on March 2, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Registration is open now for Asheville Parks & Recreation spring break camps. Here is a look at the variety of selection. Spring Break Basketball Camp April 6-10 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Location: Linwood Crump Shiloh Center Fee: $25, and it includes a T-shirt. This basketball camp is designed for girls and boys age 12 to 16 to sharpen fundamental, [...] More Parks Tree Initiative 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.
City of Asheville parks close as part of Stay Home, Stay Safe declaration Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Polly McDaniel In compliance with the Stay Home, Stay Safe declaration issued by Buncombe County on March 25, effective immediately all City of Asheville parks, including dog parks, playgrounds, and outdoor courts, are closed until further notice. Failure to comply with the Buncombe County Stay Home/Stay Safe declaration is punishable as a Class [...]
Postponed: Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition Posted on March 4, 2020March 30, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Update: This event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Asheville Parks & Recreation is proud to present the 2020 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition, in partnership with the YMCA and Black Mountain Parks & Recreation. Winners in each event qualify for the North Carolina State Games and winners at the state level qualify [...]
Spend spring break with Asheville Parks & Recreation Posted on March 2, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Registration is open now for Asheville Parks & Recreation spring break camps. Here is a look at the variety of selection. Spring Break Basketball Camp April 6-10 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Location: Linwood Crump Shiloh Center Fee: $25, and it includes a T-shirt. This basketball camp is designed for girls and boys age 12 to 16 to sharpen fundamental, [...]