City of Asheville opens temporary dog park at Riverbend Park with support from HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health
As we move forward on our community's Helene recovery efforts, we have not forgotten our four legged friends.
Department: Parks and Recreation
Share Your Voice at Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Park Bench Chats
Looking to share your thoughts on Asheville’s parks, community centers, and recreation opportunities? Join Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) Director D. Tyrell McGirt for casual “Park Bench Chats,” offering one-on-one or small group conversations.
Park Views: Haw Creek and Masters Parks
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Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2025 Juneteenth Celebration June 16-20
2025 Juneteenth festivities offer movies, geneologu, fashion, music and more. Check out the line up and plan ahead
City of Asheville offices to close Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday: Know your service impacts
Our offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, but regular hours resume the next day. Water plant production staff and Emergency Services personnell operate on a normal schedule on any oberserved holiday.
City Announces Partial Reopening of French Broad Riverfront Greenways and Parks
For safety and enjoyment, visitors are urged to exercise caution and be mindful of surroundings while utilizing the reopened areas. Please adhere to any posted signage, barriers, or instructions from park staff regarding closed areas or potential hazards.
Asheville Parks & Recreation Has Summer Covered from Adventure to Zen
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City of Asheville launches Temporary Activation Program (TAP), facilitating temporary initiatives to support Helene Recovery in partnership with the community
Is your organization looking to help out with post Helene recovery? TAP into a new program designed to streamline the authorization of quick-action, community-led recovery initiatives on public properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.
City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day
The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 26, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
HUD approves City of Asheville Action Plan for $225 Million in CDBG-DR Funds
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the City of Asheville’s Action Plan for spending approximately $225 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds.
River Sense & Trail Smarts: Stay Safe in Asheville’s Outdoors Post-Helene
It’s no secret that Ashevillians love to spend time outside. With public parks, paved greenways and natural surface trails, sport courts and fields, playgrounds, and festivals throughout the city, urban adventures and connections with nature are rarely far away. As warmer days come to the mountains, safety is crucial to navigate the lingering impacts of Tropical Storm Helene in significantly altered outdoor spaces and waterways.