Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) drives a colorful van full of games, art projects, and fun treasures to stoke the imagination into public parks and local neighborhoods throughout the summer. Rec ‘n’ Roll hosts Monday Imagination Days with free open play, Wednesday Theme Days with activities tied to a unique subject (advance registration required), and free pop-ups where anything can happen.
To find out where Rec ‘n’ Roll will be next, sign up for the APR Parents & Families newsletter. New dates may be added throughout the summer, so check often.
Monday is Imagination Day
FREE | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Giant building blocks, tunnels, and fun games await on special days of open play geared for ages 1-5 years-old. No advance registration or sign up required, adults must accompany children the entire time.
- June 9 – Jake Rusher Park
- June 16 – Malvern Hills Park
- June 23 – West Asheville Park
- June 30 – Hummingbird Park
- July 7 – Kenilworth Park
- July 14 – Herb Watts Park
- July 21 – Murphy-Oakley Community Center (outside area)
- July 28 – Leah Chiles Park
- August 4 – Weaver Park
- August 11 – Jake Rusher Park
Wednesday is Theme Day
$5 per date | 10-11 a.m.
Youngsters ages 2-5 years-old complete activities and challenges that spark a creative bone while having fun – and, often, getting messy! Advance registration required, supplies and space limited. REGISTER HERE >
- June 11 – Messy Art in the Park at West Asheville Park
- June 18 – Animal Adventures at Weaver Park
- June 25 – Things That Go! at Jake Rusher Park
- July 2 – Little Scientists at Malvern Hills Park
- July 9 – Dino Day at Haw Creek Park
- July 16 – Superheroes at Murphy-Oakley Community Center (outside area)
- July 23 – Animal Adventures at Jake Rusher Park
- July 30 – Gardening at Stephens-Lee Community Center community garden
- August 6 – Messy Art in the Park at Weaver Park
- August 13 – Things That Go! at Kenilworth Park
Rec n Roll Pop-ups
FREE | times vary
- July 8 – Arts & Crafts at Murphy-Oakley Community Center (outside area)
- July 13 – Games & Fun at Jake Rusher Park
- August 1 – Games & Fun at Jake Rusher Park
The Rec n Roll team adds new stops all the time! To find out where they’ll show up next, follow APR on Facebook and Instagram, or sign up for APR’s newsletters.
Check Out More Asheville Programs and Events
APR team members offer hundreds of opportunities for community members of all ages to explore, connect, discover each month – including many designed specifically for little ones. Use these resources to find opportunities:
- View current Asheville Parks & Recreation program guide
- Search Asheville Parks & Recreation programs online
- Subscribe to Asheville Parks & Recreation’s newsletters
- Follow Asheville Parks & Recreation on Facebook and Instagram