From Pool to Possibilities: Asheville community invited to shape the future of Walton Street Park

Southside United Neighborhood Association, with the support of Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) today launched its community-wide survey to gather input on reimagining the historic pool area within Walton Street Park. The survey is open until May 31 and aims to ensure preservation of the park’s historic character while integrating modern amenities to serve [...]

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Ribbon Cutting and Asheville Sports and Fitness Fair celebrates Memorial Stadium’s renovation on April 15

The City of Asheville invites the community to celebrate Memorial Stadium’s renovation with a community fair and ribbon cutting ceremony. The Asheville Sports and Fitness Fair aims to ignite community passion for wellness and will have many opportunities for residents to connect to Asheville’s  vibrant local sports and fitness scene. The Sports and Fitness Fair [...]

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Truck City AVL returns to showcase the vehicles that keep Asheville running – including many vital to storm recovery

Vehicles and heavy equipment used by City of Asheville departments such as police, fire, public works, sanitation, water, parks and recreation, transit, and street services play a vital role in maintaining our city, public safety, parks and community centers, and water and transportation systems. These specialized vehicles and the teams that operate them have been [...]

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March’s Don’t-Miss-Outs from Asheville Parks & Recreation

Get ready to shake off winter as Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s March calendar is a fresh wave of energy blooming with events and programs that celebrate the season of renewal. Browse highlights below and use these resources to find a lineup of additional opportunities including free meetups and clubs, exercise and sports, arts and [...]

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What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights upcoming sports and fitness opportunities with Parks and Recreation

  What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode host Meredith Friedheim is joined by Christo Bubenik, Asheville Parks and Recreation Communication Manager.  [...]

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Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts foster friendships and strengthen community

The camaraderie and challenge of Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts are back! The weeks-long festival celebrates the transformative ability of sports and the arts to foster friendship and wellness for participants ages 50-100+. There is a $10 fee to participate and online registration opens February 8 at ncseniorgames.org. “Living healthy, active, and creative [...]

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Asheville Parks & Recreation summer camps offer weeks of fun for kids and teens

Registration opens on March 3 at 6pm on www.AVLREC.com. Get ready for a summer focused on positive teamwork, building independence, and fostering imagination and creativity! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) summer camps offer 10 weeks of affordable fun for Asheville’s youngest adventurers, artists, nature lovers, gamers, athletes, scientists, and leaders-in-training. While summer [...]

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Therapeutic Recreation changes lives with inclusive programs for Asheville adults and kids

Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s Therapeutic Recreation program celebrates 20 amazing years of life-enhancing experiences in 2025. It serves hundreds of participants through year-round programs that include supper clubs, crafting, fitness, hiking, adaptive sports, parents’ nights out, movies, dances, cooking classes, field trips, camps, and more. The program is based out of Murphy-Oakley [...]