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Department: Parks and Recreation

Grant Center rendering

Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center – Recreation Phase Expansion

The City is currently moving forward with the architect to develop construction drawings in order to permit and bid the project for construction.  Staff will take the construction bid to council for approval for an anticipated construction start date of summer/fall 2021.  

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brick arched entrance to memorial stadium

Mountainside Park, Memorial Stadium, and Oakhurst Park

Second phase improvements include a hard-surface walking trail, trike track, playground updates, scoreboard improvements, and replacement of the restroom and storage buildings.

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Go outside! Asheville Parks & Recreation offers family-friendly fall activities

Posted on October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 by Christy Edwards

Fall has arrived in the mountains and now is the most beautiful time to head outside with your family and enjoy all that our amazing parks have to offer!

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Playable art is coming to Jake Rusher Park; community is invited to virtually meet the artist

Posted on September 30, 2021December 17, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

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Asheville Parks & Recreation announces fall athletic programs

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

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Asheville Parks & Recreation Fall Program Guide available

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

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Splasheville is open!

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Christy Edwards

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WNC Nature Center coyote Barney passes away

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

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Asheville Parks & Recreation announces ribbon cutting for Jake Rusher Park

Posted on July 15, 2021July 19, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

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Asheville Parks & Recreation announces fall athletic leagues

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

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Asheville Parks & Recreation Director Roderick Simmons to retire, following many accomplishments and improvements to department

Posted on May 27, 2021June 14, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

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Shelter Rental

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