City of Asheville offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regular office hours resume on Monday, June 22.
City services and schedules:
Transit service:
Asheville Rides Transit (ART) will run on a Sunday schedule (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Visit www.ridetheart.com for more information or stop by the ART Transit Center, 49 Coxe Ave.
Trash and recycling:
Trash, recycling, and brush collection runs on a normal schedule Monday – Thursday. Your trash pick up schedule can be found on the City of Asheville website.
Asheville Parks & Recreation:
- City parks and greenways are open on a regular schedule of 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Community centers and administrative offices are closed. Outdoor features such as playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports courts adjacent to community center buildings are open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Riverside Cemetery offices are closed, though the cemetery is open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
- The pool at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission is $3 per person.
- Splasheville is closed for Downtown After 5: Juneteenth Celebration.
- The City of Asheville is happy to partner with YMI Cultural Center, Just Folks of Asheville, and Eagle Market Streets for Juneteenth events on The Block on June 19:
- 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Juneteenth Celebration in Triangle Park
- 1-8 p.m.: Ujamaa Marketplace on South Market Street
- 5-8 p.m.: Vibe & Glide Outdoor Skate Party on Eagle Street
- To search events and activities, check out Asheville Parks & Recreation’s program guide.
Regional Entertainment Facilities:
The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville and box office remains open.
The HCCA Box Office summer hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Asheville Municipal Golf Course & Muni Disc Golf will be open regular hours
- WNC Nature Center will be open regular hours
- Aston Park Tennis Center will be open regular hours.
Water:
Water Resources staff will be available for water-related emergencies 24 hours a day over the holiday. Water production plants remain staffed 24-7 as is normal operational procedure. Customers can call the customer service line at (828) 251-1122 to report water related emergencies, leaks, breaks and no water calls.
Emergency services:
All public safety services, including police, fire and emergency response, will operate to normal schedule – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.