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In a swift response to incident near Crump Shiloh Community Center, Asheville Parks & Recreation reaffirms commitment to community safety

As stated in the press release from Asheville Police Department (APD), a shooting took place on July 21 near Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center which resulted in injuries to individuals not associated with summer camp or organized center programming. Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) would like to assure the public that no campers [...]

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Comebacks, Recovery, and the Path to Exciting New Adventures: Asheville Parks & Recreation shares recovery updates

Asheville Parks & Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt shares this update on parks recovery. As we welcome August, I am filled with gratitude for the resilience and mountain spirit that continue to define Asheville. The past few months have certainly presented challenges, but they brought out the very best in all of us – and [...]

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APR Innovators: Maria Young

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 [...]

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Upcoming Events

City Council Agenda Briefing (Virtual)
July 24 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Canceled: Downtown Commission (In-Person)
July 25 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Canceled: Board of Adjustment (In-Person)
July 28 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
City Council Meeting
July 29 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Public Safety Committee (Virtual)
July 31 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM