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Department: Parks and Recreation

Asheville Parks & Recreation summer camps offer weeks of fun for kids and teens

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Christy Edwards

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Partnership brings community fridge with free fresh food to Southside neighborhood

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Christy Edwards

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Therapeutic Recreation changes lives with inclusive programs for Asheville adults and kids

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Christy Edwards

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City of Asheville assesses one pool safe for access this summer due to Helene

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Christy Edwards

Plan ahead for summer swim opportunities

City of Asheville spotlights Black heritage and achievement in February

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Christy Edwards

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Stay active in Asheville with alternative activities while parks recover

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Christy Edwards

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Park Views: Aston Park

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Christo Bubenik

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Investing in Community Infrastructure: 2024 Progress & 2025 Outlook

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Meredith Friedheim

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Be winter ready for parks and greenways adventures

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Christy Edwards

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Park Views: Murphy-Oakley Community Center

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Christo Bubenik

Named for a philanthropic family who helped develop the Oakley neighborhood, Murphy-Oakley Community Center is a product of Asheville’s resiliency following years of stagnation brought on by bank failures in 1930 and the city’s resulting public debt. When previously unincorporated areas became part of the city in 1960, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) built new community centers, parks, and recreation programs to serve the new residents including the center in Oakley.