What’s Up AVL! This week we talk Riverfront Recovery Projects
Listen in and learn more about the city's Riverfront recovery program
Department: Parks and Recreation
City of Asheville offices closed January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in obervance of MLK Jr. Day. Read how services you use may be impacted.
APR Innovators: Eric Daggett
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.
RESCHEDULED: Community Invited to Celebrate New Stephens-Lee Community Center Playground at Ribbon Cutting
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invites community members to a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently installed playground at Stephens-Lee Community Center on Thursday, January 22, at 4 p.m.
City of Asheville December & January holiday closings and service impacts
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Welcome to 2026: Recovery and Reimagining Continues
Parks & Recreation reflects on a period of remarkable resilience and recovery.
Discover New Classes, Clubs, and Active Living in 2026 with Asheville Parks & Recreation
Ready to make 2026 the year of discovery? As many people resolve to focus on self improvement, change an aspect of their behavior, or accomplish a personal goal, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) released its new program guide packed with free and low-cost classes, hobby clubs and meetups, special events, fitness opportunities, and more!
APR Innovators: Aniyah Beck
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.
City of Asheville Invites Public Feedback on French Broad and Azalea Riverfront Recovery Projects
Interested in Asheville's riverside recovery? Come to the Drop-in Open House: meet both of the project teams, learn more about each project’s goals, and provide input that will guide design principles moving forward.
APR Innovators: Christin King
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.
Controlled burn planned for early December near Aston Park
UPDATE December 2 at 9:30 a.m.: A controlled burn planned near Aston Park for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, has been postponed. A new date has not been determined, but the Asheville Fire Department will alert the media, surrounding residents, and businesses within 48 hours of the new date via AVL Alerts.