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City of Asheville announces Asheville Muni Disc Golf Course set to open on August 1

The Asheville Municipal Golf Course has teamed up with Chris Dickerson, professional disc golf player and the 2020 U.S. Disc Golf Champion to design a championship-length, 18-hole disc golf course utilizing the front nine area of the Asheville Municipal Golf Course located at 226 Fairview Drive.

Help Prevent Puppy ‘Poo-llution’ in Parks

Asheville’s parks and trails are perfect for exploring with canine companions (with owner on leash, of course). But a growing problem is turning our beautiful green spaces into minefields: unscooped dog poop. Let’s talk about why this pointless “poo-llution” is more than just a nuisance. Thanks to a partnership with HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health, a temporary [...]

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APR Innovators: Becca Familette

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. When did [...]

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Mid-year momentum: 2025 infrastructure progress + future outlook

Asheville City Council unanimously approved the $256.36 million budget for the fiscal year 2026 at their regular meeting on June 10. The spending plan includes a robust Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that focuses on storm recovery, parks, transportation, public safety and community infrastructure over the next five years. Projects are selected for funding in [...]

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ART bus routes to resume normal service July 1

More Helene recovery: All transit routes will be active again starting July 1. Some schedule changes may be necessary due to staffing, so pease make use of iRide emails notifications to get updates.

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‘Build Together, Play Together’ with Asheville Parks & Recreation

The City of Asheville officially kicked off its annual celebration of Park and Recreation Month, as Council member Bo Hess, on behalf of Mayor Esther Manheimer, proclaimed July 2025 as Asheville Parks & Recreation Month in the city. The proclamation underscores the vital role of parks and recreation in fostering community health and unity, [...]

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‘Recreate Asheville’ Plan Honored with Prestigious NCASLA Merit Award for Analysis & Planning

The City of Asheville is proud to announce that Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s 10-year comprehensive plan, received the Merit Award in Analysis & Planning from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (NCASLA). This significant recognition underscores the plan’s innovative approach [...]

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Share Your Voice at Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Park Bench Chats

Looking to share your thoughts on Asheville’s parks, community centers, and recreation opportunities? Join Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) Director D. Tyrell McGirt for casual “Park Bench Chats,” offering one-on-one or small group conversations.