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Department: Parks and Recreation

Fit 50 Challenge motivates Asheville to stay active – even during cold weather

Posted on January 17, 2024April 23, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

If tracking your progress and connecting to other community members motivates you, register for Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s free Fit 50 Challenge. The city-wide celebration of wellness motivates community members to walk, run, or roll a total of 50 miles between February 1-April 1.

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Winter Weather Impact Updates

Posted on January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 by Kim Miller

Know how weather in our area is impacting programs and services.

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Asheville Parks & Recreation mentorship program focuses on building student support

Posted on January 16, 2024April 23, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

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Asheville City offices to close for MLK Jr. Day, ART buses will run on a holiday schedule

Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by Kim Miller

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Park Views: Martin Luther King Junior Park

Posted on January 12, 2024October 23, 2025 by Christo Bubenik

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Severe Weather Impacts to City of Asheville Services, Programs and Road Closures – updated January 10, 2024

Posted on January 9, 2024January 12, 2024 by Kim Miller

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APR Innovators: Chris Leamon

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Christy Edwards

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Asheville Parks & Recreation is city’s New Year’s Resolutions HQ with #LandOfSkysTheLimit

Posted on December 20, 2023April 23, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

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Grove Street Community Center closed for up to four weeks for HVAC system replacement

Posted on December 18, 2023January 9, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

UPDATE 1/8/2024: Grove Street Community Center’s HVAC replacement is complete and all scheduled programs will resume at the community center beginning on January 10, 2024. Please contact the center at 828-350-2062 with any additional questions.

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City of Asheville offices close Nov. 23 & 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday

Posted on November 15, 2023November 16, 2023 by Kim Miller

City offices to close Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. This article contains information about holiday service schdeules.

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Locals bring home 53 medals from North Carolina Senior Games and SilverArts competitions

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Christy Edwards

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Stay home for the holidays with Asheville Parks & Recreation seasonal celebrations and festive fun

Posted on November 6, 2023November 15, 2023 by Christy Edwards

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