Celebrate Strive Week with free ART rides on May 19, 2025
Strive Not to Drive Week kicks off in Western North Carolina with free rides on all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses on Monday, May 19, 2025. It’s the perfect time to explore sustainable transportation options, reduce your carbon footprint, and see how easy it is to ride ART. On other days during Strive Week, bus fares return to just $1 per ride.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 13, 2025
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
Chill Out as Asheville Parks & Recreation Announces Pool Opening Date and Summer Water Events
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has a summer of water games, foam parties, and water-based pop-up programs for community members of all ages to chill out and beat the heat.
Colorful Van, Fun on Wheels: Catch Rec ‘n’ Roll in Asheville
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) drives a colorful van full of games, art projects, and fun treasures to stoke the imagination into public parks and local neighborhoods throughout the summer. Rec ‘n’ Roll hosts Monday Imagination Days with free open play, Wednesday Theme Days with activities tied to a unique subject (advance registration required), and free pop-ups where anything can happen.
Park Views: Grove Street Community Center
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New parking app, Flowbird, launches on June 2, 2025
The City of Asheville is excited to announce the launch of a new mobile parking payment app, Flowbird, beginning June 2, 2025 following City Council approval on December 10, 2025. Flowbird was selected through a competitive bidding process after the City’s contract with its previous parking app provider expired.
Brews and Bears returns to the WNC Nature Center this summer!
Grab a cold one, hit a food truck, listen to some live music and get some learnin' in this summer at the Brews and Bears nights at the WNC Nature Center
Tour a local recycling facility during Recycling In Action Month
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City of Asheville initiates process to rebuild storm-damaged French Broad Riverfront parks system
The City of Asheville is taking a significant step forward in its infrastructure recovery efforts by posting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services to rebuild the parks system on the French Broad River. This milestone marks the beginning of a design plan to restore damaged City assets along the French Broad Riverfront parks system and establish a new vision for a more resilient and accessible riverfront.
What’s Up AVL! This week Marcus Kirkman talks about contracting opportunities post Helene
Hear stories of local businesses now contracting with City of Asheville partners post Tropical Storm Helene. Many of these local small business owners faced hard times in the aftermath of the storm. Working with City staff, opportunities were identified as to how these businesses could pivot to work within the Helene recovery efforts. For many, it was a lifeline in hard times - an opportunity to help their community - and for some, a chance to continue to provide employment for their staff and other community members.
Flip the Script on Aging in Asheville by Staying Active and Engaged
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Bus Stops along Swannanoa River Road to resume service on May 4, 2025
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Discover Your Best May Yet with Asheville Parks & Recreation
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Park Views: Magnolia and Hummingbird Parks
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