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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.
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When emergencies strike, every second counts. Having a well-stocked emergency kit readily available can make all the difference in ensuring the safety of you and your loved ones.
The City of Asheville invites the community to participate in a community-wide survey to inform the ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA)—a strategic assessment that seeks to improve Asheville’s public transit services and align them with current and future community needs and available resources.
The City of Asheville will begin storm debris removal operations in the waterways and roads of the North Fork Reservoir beginning within the next few weeks.
On this Hurricane Helene milestone episode, host Sam Parada is joined by Trey Irby, Neighborhood Services Specialist; Kiera Bulan, Sustainability Director; and Pastor Charles Martin to discuss resiliency within the community during Helene and programs for neighborhood resiliency.
Rankin Garage gets ready to provide full capacity again - allowing essential work to continue on Wall St. parking garage
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 Muni Disc Golf Course will be temporarily closed from September 22 through October 3rd to allow for the replacement of a natural gas line running through the course area that was damaged during Tropical Storm Helene. The Muni Golf course will remain open at this time.
In response to last year’s devastation from Tropical Storm Helene, Buncombe County and its municipal partners, including the City of Asheville, have developed the draft Helene Recovery Plan. Learn more about what participants identified as top priorities, and view the plan.
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.
The City of Asheville announces today that approximately $11 million in additional federal funding has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery efforts following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. These funds will be directed toward critical water system projects that will help protect the city’s watershed and strengthen long-term community resilience.
The City of Asheville invites the community to a Helene Milestone Breakfast honoring the partnerships and collaboration that have grown out of the Helene emergency and recovery response with special remarks from Mayor Esther Manheimer.
As part of the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) French Broad River Pump Station Project, blasting for the Phase 1 French Broad River Park river crossing is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 17 and continue through the week, with possible activity into the following week. Traffic in and around the blasting area will be stopped during each blast.
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.
Chris Corl, Director of Community and Regional Facilities, and Walter Ear, Interim Director of Capital Management, talk about how the City utilized its facilities during Helene, - from using Harrah's as a short-term shelter and water distribution hub, to how the City's Fire facilities helped first responders act quickly.
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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