City of Asheville offices close Nov. 27 & 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday
City offices will be closed to oberve the Thanksgiving Holiday. The City wishes all in our community a safe and festive holiday.
City of Asheville Announces Community Open House with Design Concepts for Historic Walton Street Park Pool Area
The City of Asheville invites community members to the next phase of engagement for repurposing and revitalizing the former Walton Street Park pool area in which the project team will share initial design concepts for enhancements to the historic pool area and gather community feedback to further refine the final design.
APR Innovators: Summer Diemer
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.
Asheville’s Holiday Season Brings Mountain Magic and Festive Fun
As winter wonder moves to the North Carolina mountains, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has plenty of festive celebrations to make the 2025 holiday season merry and bright for the young and young-at-heart during Holly Jolly Holidays in November and December. Space is limited, so advance registration is strongly recommended even if an event is free.
City of Asheville offices to close Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day Ceremony
City Offices will be closed to Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day
Skate, Compete, and Feast with November Fun in Asheville
As the falling leaves of October give way to the quieter, reflective mood of November, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) shifts its focus toward seasonal activities, skill-building opportunities, and early holiday cheer. Before the winter season truly takes hold, November offers a chance to explore history, refine talents, compete with friends, and connect with neighbors over shared meals and fun events.
Park Views: Pack Square Park
This entry is part of Park Views, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today.
APR Innovators: Fallon “Bonsai” Hyder
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.
City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at October 14 Council Meeting
At the October 14 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. This article contains a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
Richmond Hill Park partially reopens on October 11 in recovery milestone as Asheville continues post-Helene progress
The City of Asheville announced today that Richmond Hill Park will begin a phased reopening following extensive damage and debris removal operations from Tropical Storm Helene and other severe weather events.
APR Innovators: Dwayne Walker
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.
Get in the spirit with Halloween haunted houses, kooky events, and more spooky fun during Asheville Festival of Frights
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) brings ghoulish greetings with its annual Festival of Frights starting on October 5. The series of events includes costume parties, creepy climbing, a murder mystery, arts and crafts, trails of treats, and more.
Park Views: Riverside Cemetery
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APR Innovators: Anice Smith
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.
An Asheville October Must-Do List from Asheville Parks & Recreation
As the first full month of fall, October offers opportunities for crisp mornings, cool evenings, and connecting with neighbors and the world around us before the hustle and bustle of the holidays. While the surrounding mountains treat us to a spectacular show of bright yellow, orange, and purple hues, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has activities, special events, and classes to help community members grow and discover.
Park Views: Jake Rusher Park
Jake Rusher’s Royal Pines Casino and Pool was known as the “beach club of the mountains” for decades, hosting top music acts and acting as backdrop for summer memories. After years of watching generations of kids grow up at the pool, he approached Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) to establish Jake Rusher Park when he retired.
Park Views: Azalea Park
This entry is part of Park Views, an Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today.
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