Community members can stay cool at Asheville Parks & Recreation’s free water events
Have some fun in the sun! Pop into one of City of Asheville Parks and Recreation's Pop Up Free Water Events
City community centers and Parks & Recreation admin offices closed on July 15, 2022
While Community Centers and Admin offices are closed one day - July 15 -- All parks and pools are open regular hours.
Triathlon designed for kids returns to Pack Square Park in August
Little ones ages 3-6 years old are invited to bike, sprint, and splash during Asheville Parks & Recreation’s annual Tiny Tykes Triathlon in Pack Square Park (80 Court Plaza) on Sunday, August 7. Advance registration is required and costs $10 for Asheville residents or $12 for those residing outside [...]
July is Parks and Recreation Month – Looking at the Resource Management Division
Asheville Parks & Recreation has been the trusted steward of the city’s parks, community centers, playground, sports courts and fields, pools, and more for nearly 70 years. There’s no better way to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month than by highlighting the professionals who faithfully serve the community all year [...]
City of Asheville to share updates on Memorial Stadium and Mountainside Park at community events
Representatives from the City of Asheville’s Parks & Recreation and Capital Projects departments will present updates on the Phase II improvements to Memorial Stadium and Mountainside Park at upcoming community events. Community members can view project renderings and discuss planned improvements with staff members. As defined by City Council during its March [...]
Wellness Wednesday – Start a Pollinator Garden
Pollinator gardens are a recent concept. Reminiscent of victory gardens promoted during World Wars I and II, these gardens help supplement food supply and boost morale – but for butterflies, bees, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. These animals perform the crucial ecosystem service of pollination, making it possible for food and [...]
July is Parks and Recreation Month – Looking at the Planning & Development Division
Asheville Parks & Recreation has been the trusted steward of the city’s parks, community centers, playground, sports courts and fields, pools, and more for nearly 70 years. There’s no better way to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month than by highlighting the professionals who faithfully serve the community all year to build a [...]
Mayor Esther Manheimer proclaims July as Parks and Recreation Month
Parks are at the center of so many experiences, memories, and milestones – moments that park and recreation professionals make happen. The U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Park and Recreation Month, emphasizing the outsized role parks play in regards to social equity, personal wellness, and community resiliency. At Asheville City Council’s most [...]
Malvern Hills Pool opens on Saturday, making both of Asheville’s public pools available to the community for the summer
Following weeks of conversations, engineering consultations, and brainstorming, Asheville Parks & Recreation is happy to announce that Malvern Hills Pool will open on Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m.
City of Asheville offices to close in observance of Fourth of July
City of Asheville offices will be closed Monday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. Some City services will be impacted.
Malvern Thrills brings free water fun days to Malvern Hills Park this summer
Following the news that Malvern Hills Pool will not open following safety concerns with its drainage and suction system, Asheville Parks & Recreation has planned a series of free water-based programming to take place throughout the summer titled Malvern Thrills. The department’s Rec n Roll mobile recreation van will roll [...]
Recreation Park Pool reopens, Malvern Hills Pool to remain closed this year
Asheville Parks & Recreation has important information to share regarding the community’s two public swimming pools. Recreation Park Pool (65 Gashes Creek Rd.) reopened on Friday, June 17 after closing for a week following the discovery of broken glass in the water. Malvern Hills Pool (75 Rumbough Pl.) will not open this [...]
Wellness Wednesday – Spend 100 Hours Outside this summer, win prizes
When Ginny and Josh Yurich wanted to balance their kids’ screen time with more time spent outdoors, they found their greatest memories as a family and most successful parenting moments came from time spent outside. To spread thoughts, pictures, and words of encouragement, Ginny created 1000 Hours Outside. The organization encourages families [...]
City of Asheville offices to close for Juneteenth Observance – Monday, June 20, 2022
On June 20, 2022 Asheville City offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. Juneteenth, officially observed each year on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free, marking the end of slavery in the United States. Congress [...]
Recreation Park Pool Closes for Cleaning
Be a part of the summer fun. Please follow posted Community pool rules to ensure the benefit and safety of all our community users.
Recreation Park Pool opens on Saturday following repairs
Asheville Parks & Recreation today announced that resurfacing and other preventative repairs have been completed at Recreation Park Pool and it will open for the season on Saturday, June 11. UPDATE 6/11/2022 – Recreation Park Pool is temporarily closed due to broken glass found in the water. The pool needs to be drained, [...]
City of Asheville announces temporary Community Center hours to allow for staff training
The summer fun is about to begin! To ensure the best program experience and safety is afforded to all community members, some of the City of Asheville Community Centers will experience a slight schedule change the week of June 6, 2022 to allow for staff training. This is a planned training session for staff working our sold [...]