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Category: City Facilities

City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville observe Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Learn more about impacted services.

City of Asheville and Buncombe County Pools Open on May 23

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville and Buncombe county invite you enjoy a cool way to spend your day starting May 23 at area pools

City of Asheville completes renovations at HomeTrust Park for 2026 Opening Day

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Kim Miller

Come be a part of Tourists history as the newly renovated ball park kicks off the 2026 season home games.

WNC Nature Center celebrates the official opening of the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Kim Miller

Take advantage of the sun - come experience the new Gateway to the Southern Appalachians at the WNC Nature Center

City of Asheville announces nearly $7 million in additional Helene recovery funds from FEMA and state

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Kim Miller

Asheville receives additional federal and state funds to assist the City's continued Helene recovery efforts

RESCHEDULED: Community Invited to Celebrate New Stephens-Lee Community Center Playground at Ribbon Cutting

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Christy Edwards

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

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Kim Miller

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Welcome to 2026: Recovery and Reimagining Continues

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Christy Edwards

Parks & Recreation reflects on a period of remarkable resilience and recovery.

Goats, Fire, and Science: Vegetation Management in Asheville’s Parks Builds Resiliency

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Christy Edwards

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to keep Asheville’s parks beautiful, healthy, and thriving for people, plants, and animals? Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) uses a variety of tools and techniques to manage diverse plant life in the city’s public recreation spaces – ranging from goats to controlled fire.