If you buy a mat, they will come. That was the philosophy Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) embraced when it launched a youth wrestling program last year. And they did come – in surprising numbers, often led by girls.
Residents are invited to a drop-in design workshop to view multiple design concepts and visualizations shaped directly by public feedback on the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project and the Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Projects. Join the Project Teams at a Community Design Workshop, Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., for a first look at how project teams have translated the community’s priorities into visual plans for a more resilient riverfront.
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.
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All City Council meetings are open to the public , with live streams of meetings and recordings also available on the City of Asheville YouTube channel.
This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates
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Listen in and learn more about the city's Riverfront recovery program
City offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in obervance of MLK Jr. Day. Read how services you use may be impacted.
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.