Playable Sound Sculpture to be Unveiled on Reed Creek Greenway
The City of Asheville is excited to announce the installation of a new, interactive piece of public art where the Reed Creek Greenway intersects with Catawba Street in North Asheville.
City of Asheville Introduces Unified Design for French Broad Riverfront Parks Recovery Project
City of Asheville is introducing a unified design concept for the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project, synthesizing thousands of resident voices into a single, cohesive vision. Learn the many ways you can view the designs and future feedback opportunities
Key Findings from the 2025 Bicycle + Pedestrian Count and Greenway User Surveys
The 2025 Bicycle & Pedestrian Count and Greenway User Survey reports are now available! The Bicycle & Pedestrian Counts and Greenway User Surveys take place each year during the second week of September.
MSD French Broad River Pump Station Project continues with blasting for river crossing beginning Sept. 17
As part of the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) French Broad River Pump Station Project, blasting for the Phase 1 French Broad River Park river crossing is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 17 and continue through the week, with possible activity into the following week. Traffic in and around the blasting area will be stopped during each blast.
The City of Asheville seeks volunteers for bike and pedestrian data collection
The City's Transportation Department is gearing up for its annual bike and pedestrian data collection. Each year, the bike and pedestrian data collection is held the week after Labor Day.
City of Asheville releases Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study, offering recommendations for the future safety and accessibility of primary downtown thoroughfare
The Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study recommends phased and scalable improvements that can be implemented over time, ensuring cohesive urban development with existing and future infrastructure projects. Read key reccomedations from the final report in this article.
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.
City of Asheville initiates process to rebuild storm-damaged French Broad Riverfront parks system
The City of Asheville is taking a significant step forward in its infrastructure recovery efforts by posting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services to rebuild the parks system on the French Broad River. This milestone marks the beginning of a design plan to restore damaged City assets along the French Broad Riverfront parks system and establish a new vision for a more resilient and accessible riverfront.
Be winter ready for parks and greenways adventures
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Construction begins on Swannanoa River Greenway
Swannanoa River Greenway construction is underway!
Park Views: French Broad River Park and French Broad River Greenway
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The City of Asheville seeks volunteers for bike and pedestrian data collection
Help determine how Greenways and bike use looks like in Asheville's future. Volunteer for the bike and pedestrian count and the greenway user survey collection.