Asheville City government offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday.
ART bus service
ART bus service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule which is the same as the Sunday schedule. Good Friday is one of seven days ART runs on a reduced holiday schedule. For more route information or service alerts, visit RidetheART.com.
Asheville Parks & Recreation
- Friday, April 18 – Administrative offices and all community center buildings are closed. Most parks and greenways are open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. For a list of sites closed due to Helene-related damage, please visit ashevillenc.gov/parks.
- Sunday, April 20 – All community center buildings are closed. Most parks and greenways are open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. For a list of sites closed due to Helene-related damage, please visit ashevillenc.gov/parks.
- Outdoor features such as playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports courts adjacent to community center buildings are open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. on both days.
- A number of community events are scheduled for Saturday, April 19, including Spring Eggstravaganza at Grant Southside Center, Parents Night Out sponsored by the T.E.E.N.S. Advisory Club, and Four Corners Bingo at Stephens-Lee Center.
Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities
- Asheville Municipal Golf Course (back nine) is open, book a tee time at www.ashevillegc.com
- WNC Nature Center is open, entry passes can be purchased at the gate, or in advance at https://wildwnc.org/plan-your-visit/
Sanitation
Sanitation services will not be impacted as trash/recycling pickup runs Monday through Thursday.
Emergency response and water-related issues
Water Resources staff will be available for water-related emergencies 24 hours a day over the holiday weekend. Customers can call the customer service line at 828-251-1122 to report water related emergencies, leaks, breaks, and no water calls.
All public safety services, including police, fire and emergency response, will operate according to normal schedule — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.