Shape the City’s Future at Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Park Bench Chats
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City of Asheville offices close July 3 for the Independence Day holiday: Celebrate July 4 in the South Slope
City offices will be closed Friday, July 3 to observe Indepdence Day. Learn more about impacted city services - and the downtown July 4 celebrations open to all community members as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!
City of Asheville Introduces Unified Design for French Broad Riverfront Parks Recovery Project
City of Asheville is introducing a unified design concept for the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project, synthesizing thousands of resident voices into a single, cohesive vision. Learn the many ways you can view the designs and future feedback opportunities
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 23, 2026
Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public, with live streams and recordings available on the City's YouTube channel. The June 23 session will include Helene recovery items addressing funding & infrastructure and affordable housing - along with a Public Hearing on a proposed moratorium on Data Centers. Read the many ways to can partiicapte or follow along
City of Asheville offices to close Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday
City Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
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.