Learn what's on offer through the Parks and Recreation Department's Fall programming. You can get the guide in english and Spanish. Dont miss out on information for hundreds of fitness and active living offerings, sports and clubs, arts and culture programs, after-school programs, outdoor recreation, special events, and more.
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recently conducted a monitoring site visit with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) and the findings highlight outstanding work being done by the local team behind the Go! Guiding Others youth mentoring program made possible by a grant from the national organization. The visit allowed NRPA to learn more about the program, assess management, and gather qualitative data on its community impact.
Summer’s stretch lasts a few more weeks, but Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) released its fall program guide with hundreds of classes, activities, hikes, clubs and meetups, and special events taking place from September to December. Spend a sunny day in a park or poolside with the guide planning how you’ll spend cooler months.
Click to read more.
Click to read more.
Click to read more.
Click to read more.
The City of Asheville is moving forward with restoration efforts at Riverside Cemetery, with debris removal work scheduled to begin Monday, July 21. Crews will be on site Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., during this phase of the project.
During the month of May 2025, the City of Asheville conducted a successful biochar pilot project with the help of the US Forest Service (USFS) at the Southern Research Station.
In the video, you’ll hear directly from Al Kopf, Asheville Parks & Recreation Landscape Architect, who was on-site in the immediate aftermath of the storm. You’ll also see comparative footage illustrating our significant progress.
Click to read more.
Asheville Parks & Recreation administration offices and community centers are closed for a staff retreat as part of Park and Recreation Professionals Day on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Click to read more.
Showing 35-51 of 236 results
