Riverside Cemetery debris removal complete – regular hours will resume today, August 18
The City of Asheville has completed debris removal at Riverside Cemetery as part of ongoing restoration efforts following Tropical Storm Helene.
Department: Parks and Recreation
APR Innovators: Trequel Hutchison
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.
Play Pickleball
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What’s Up AVL! This week City of Asheville talks Parks and Recreation fall programming
Learn what's on offer through the Parks and Recreation Department's Fall programming. You can get the guide in english and Spanish. Dont miss out on information for hundreds of fitness and active living offerings, sports and clubs, arts and culture programs, after-school programs, outdoor recreation, special events, and more.
National Recreation and Park Association gives high marks to Go! Guiding Others Program
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recently conducted a monitoring site visit with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) and the findings highlight outstanding work being done by the local team behind the Go! Guiding Others youth mentoring program made possible by a grant from the national organization. The visit allowed NRPA to learn more about the program, assess management, and gather qualitative data on its community impact.
Asheland Avenue Temporary Skating Rink
Asheville Parks & Recreation plans to install a temporary skating rink for recreational skating and inline hockey in a municipal parking lot on 50 Asheland Avenue.
From Festivals to Fitness, Fall in Asheville is Full of Opportunities
Summer’s stretch lasts a few more weeks, but Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) released its fall program guide with hundreds of classes, activities, hikes, clubs and meetups, and special events taking place from September to December. Spend a sunny day in a park or poolside with the guide planning how you’ll spend cooler months.
APR Innovators: Brandon Reese
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Park Views: Herb Watts, Choctaw, and Murray Hill Parks
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Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center to resume regular hours Saturday
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