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Department: Parks and Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation restores, remediates, and rehabilitates independence for those in Asheville with disabling conditions

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

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What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about the Senior Games hosted by the Parks and Recreation department

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Kim Miller

Go for gold! Sign up for Senior Games today.

APR Innovators: Mere Heil

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Christy Edwards

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Spring cheer is near with a March-velous schedule of Asheville Parks & Recreation programs

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

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Park Views: Walton Street Park

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

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APR Innovators: Teanna Wyatt

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Christy Edwards

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Community invited to meeting for Malvern Hills Park’s pool on February 21, 2024

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Kim Miller

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Senior Games and SilverArts back to break records, build friendships and define Asheville’s aging experience

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

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Malvern Hills Park’s 90 year-old pool will not open in 2024

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Christy Edwards

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APR Innovators: Nora Jones

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Christy Edwards

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Park Views: E.W. Grove Park

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

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City of Asheville celebrates legacy of local Black culture in February through personal connections

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

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Fit 50 Challenge motivates Asheville to stay active – even during cold weather

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

If tracking your progress and connecting to other community members motivates you, register for Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s free Fit 50 Challenge. The city-wide celebration of wellness motivates community members to walk, run, or roll a total of 50 miles between February 1-April 1.