Off the Bench: Summer Vendor Festival
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Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2026 Juneteenth Celebration events June 16-20
Make your plans! The City of ASheville is proud to support the MLK Association of Buncombe County and Asheville in hosting a week of Juneteenth celebration events June 16-20
APR Innovators: DeVonte Penland
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Off the Bench: Get Your Dye On
Asheville’s parks and community centers offer no shortage of activities to keep summers colorful, but sometimes Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) program experts literally make the community more colorful. That is what led Grove Street Community Center Manager Shateisha Bowden to create Get Your Dye On, a tie-dye extravaganza for all ages taking place throughout the summer.
Make 2026 a No Bummer Summer with Asheville Parks & Recreation
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City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule
City of Asheville observe Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Learn more about impacted services.
Fun on Wheels: Asheville’s Colorful Rec ‘n’ Roll Mobile Play Van
Families are invited to stoke their imaginations at Monday Imagination Days with free open play, Wednesday Theme Days with activities tied to a unique subject, and free pop-ups where anything can happen.
City of Asheville and Buncombe County Pools Open on May 23
City of Asheville and Buncombe county invite you enjoy a cool way to spend your day starting May 23 at area pools
APR Innovators: Will Ray
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.
Splish & Splash the Summer Heat Away in Asheville
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has a summer of water games, foam parties, and water-based pop-up programs for community members of all ages to chill out and beat the heat.
May Magic: Movies, Music, and More with Asheville Parks & Recreation
As the North Carolina mountains turn a rich shade of green and warm afternoons invite everyone outside, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) kicks off a May to remember with opportunities to explore local greenways, celebrate community at neighborhood festivals, and sharpen skills – whether on a tennis court or at a pottery wheel.
Off the Bench: Ruff ‘n’ Roll
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is constantly looking for new ways to bring community members together, but a new program proves that neighbors have four legs, too! Ruff ‘n’ Roll is designed to turn a standard trip to the dog park into a shared creative experience for pets and their human companions.
City of Asheville Seeks Community Input on Proposed Sites for New Pickleball Complex
The City is interested in feedback from picklers, neighbors, and other park users about the potential location of pickleball courts. To ensure the final site selected for this community investment minimizes impacts and amplifies benefits of all residents, community input is vital! Come by a drop in session or take the online survey
Asheville Parks & Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt Receives John Lewis Award
The City of Asheville is proud to announce that D. Tyrell McGirt, Director of Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR), is a recipient of the prestigious 2026 John Lewis Award by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County.
Travel from Zootopia to Radiator Springs with Asheville’s Movies in the Park 2026 Lineup
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s popular Movies in the Park series returns to Pack Square Park with summer nights filled with starlight cinema.
City of Asheville government offices closed Friday, April 3
City offices are closed Friday, April 3. There are limited service impacts, but please read this for an overview of details