The Progress Report: August 29, 2024
Get a brief update on these projects: WNC Nature Center Gateway Enhancement, McCormick Field Centennial Renovation & Capital Improvements, Patton Ave. Sidewalk Accesibility Project
Park Views: French Broad River Park and French Broad River Greenway
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. Read more from the series and follow APR on Facebook and
City of Asheville joins Tourists Baseball Organization and partners at McCormick Field renovation groundbreaking
City of Asheville leaders, City staff, and partners join the Asheville Tourists organization in breaking ground on a new chapter for the team and baseball in Asheville. Fans turn out in support a new chapter for McCormick Field As indicated in the Tourist organization’s official press release, Mayor Manheimer, council members, and City Manager [...]
Asheville City Council approves resolution to donate used cell phones and computers to Land of Sky Regional Council
At their meeting on August 27, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution to donate used cell phones and computers to Land of Sky Regional Council. This donated technology will support Land of Sky’s program to shrink the digital divide in our region by increasing access to devices while efficiently disposing of surplus laptops and cell [...]
Asheville City Council adopts 10-year vision for Parks and Recreation
At its August 27 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted Recreate Asheville:Shaping Our City’s Parks, a 10-year vision plan built by community members to guide the City of Asheville’s parks and recreation decisions. This plan identifies which recreation spaces need the most work, which projects will be most beneficial, and strategies to keep the [...]
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of holiday
City Hall will be closed September 2 for Labor day.
Sustainability Department shares results of sustainability rebates survey
Thanks to everyone who took our sustainability building rebates survey! We are writing to give a quick update on the findings of the survey. We received a total of 34 responses and 65% of respondents don’t currently participate in the rebate program, mostly because they didn’t know that the program existed. Regarding potential changes to the rebate [...]
Lane closures with detour on Patton Ave beginning Tuesday, September 3
Beginning Tuesday, August 27 a stretch of Patton Avenue, from approximately S. Ann Street to N. French Broad, will be reduced to a single lane traveling eastbound. A detour will be in place for westbound traffic
APR Innovators: Jimmy Oliver
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 you [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: August 27, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
City of Asheville announces new Hotel Overlay dashboard
NEW Hotel Overlay Dashboard allows community members to find and understand Hotel Overlay District information
Warm days, cool evenings and Asheville Parks & Recreation fill September air with late summer discoveries and early autumn adventures
September is an amazing sweet spot between the balmy, bug-bitten days of August and the chilly, crisp nights of October. Friday night football games and apple picking return as our mountains begin a spectacular show of bright yellow, orange, and purple hues that mark autumn in the Asheville area. While out-of-town leaf peepers crowd well-known [...]
Long-standing climbing wall on Wall Street removed to make way for new beginning
If this wall could talk! After standing tall for more than 30 years, the climbing wall located on the plaza at 43 Wall Street is being removed to make space for a new chapter. Climbmax Climbing Gym moved into the city-owned space in 1993. The City was strategic in activating this location as part of a downtown [...]
The City of Asheville announces Emily Provance as Human Resources Director
Asheville City Manager, Debra Campbell, is pleased to announce that Emily Provance has been named as the City of Asheville’s next Human Resource Director. Emily will officially begin her duties with the City of Asheville on September 16, 2024. Emily holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from University of Akron and holds her Society for [...]
Festival of Neighborhoods brings community connection and family fun to Asheville on September 14
Join us for the Festival of Neighborhood! The fun, free event - a chance for community members to connect - kicks off Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m.
City of Asheville Broadway Public Safety Station awarded LEED Gold
Broadway Public Safety Station awarded LEED certification GOLD!
Slide, swing and soar at Carrier Park’s new playground
Calling all adventurers! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has officially opened a new playground in Carrier Park ready to spark imaginations and create lasting memories for kids, families, and community members of all ages. Often cited as one of the best playgrounds in Asheville, the previous wooden playground opened in 2001 and required [...]