In its third round of awards from the Neighborhood Matching Grants program, a number of projects received funding from the City of Asheville that expand access to recreation and preserve culture. The Grace neighborhood in North Asheville received $5,000 towards the construction of Candace Pickens Playground, a unique project involving Grace Community [...]
With summer vacations winding down, long periods of daylight, and ripening apples, figs, and peaches, August is a great month to explore, connect, discover in the North Carolina mountains. Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has hundreds of leisure time and active living opportunities each week in addition to parks, greenways, playgrounds, and unique [...]
After years of neighborhood input, planning, and construction, Asheville’s Southside neighborhood has a brand new gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, more community rooms for meetings and classes, outdoor basketball court, and spacious open areas to study and socialize at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, located on 285 Livingston Street. Southside families and community members [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Tiny Tykes Triathlon for youngsters ages 3-6 years-old returns to Pack Square Park on Sunday, August 6, at 9:15 a.m. Advance registration is required and costs $10 for Asheville residents or $12 for those residing outside of city limits. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends are [...]
July may be a popular month to get out of town for a summer vacation, but Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has plenty to experience close to home for little to no cost. Find highlights below and check out these resources for more programs and activities including free games and clubs, exercise and sports, and [...]
The Ingles Independence Day Celebration returns to Downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park on Tuesday, July 4. This event is produced by the Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) in partnership with the City of Asheville. The free event features The Ultimate Air Dogs, live music, local food and craft beverages, and a fireworks extravaganza. The event runs [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s colorful van full of games, art projects, and fun treasures to stoke the imagination pulls into public parks and local neighborhoods throughout the summer, allowing the youngest community members to explore, connect, and discover. Rec n Roll hosts Imagination Monday with free open play, Theme Friday with activities tied [...]
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration with the intended outcomes of a diverse celebration that fosters broad participation, fosters community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation of enslaved people. Dating back to 1865, it was on [...]
Ashevillians looking to beat the heat are in luck! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) plans to bring free family-friendly foam parties, inflatable water slides, and other water activities to public parks to welcome summer’s arrival. “Asheville Parks & Recreation knows summer fun can get expensive,” according to D. Tyrell McGirt, APR Director. [...]
The City of Asheville and Buncombe County will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. May 29, 2023 at the Roger McGuire Green in Pack Square Park. The ceremony will feature a short reading by Jim Hernandez, USAF, Vietnam, Pilot. Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin (Ret.), USMC, Secretary of the NC Department of Military and [...]
As community members trade hoodies for short sleeves, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has a May full of opportunities to prepare Asheville for summer days and nights on the horizon. From outdoor thrills and sports leagues to festivals and weekly meetups, Asheville’s recreation experts have something for everyone. Find highlights below and check [...]
The Public Works Stormwater Division will close Hill Street from Montford Ave. down to 135 Hill St ( at the church and school) to perform stormwater culvert replacements before a paving project. This nightly closure is scheduled to take place on May 7 through May 13, 2023. (weather dependent) Work will be carried out from 7:00 p.m. [...]
