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Last updated or reviewed on June 26, 2025

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Now Open: Temporary Dog Park

APR partnered with HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health to fulfill our shared commitment of supporting our community with a temporary dog park. Visit this much-needed, safe, off-leash, fenced-in space today and join the fun on July 15 at its grand opening celebration with a selfie station, giveaways, caricature drawings, and adoptable friends.

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CLOSED PARKS & GREENWAYS

Some areas of open parks may be inaccessible. Please check individual location pages for partial closures.

Azalea Park (including John B. Lewis Soccer Complex)

Carrier Park West (picnic shelter and east parking lot are open)

French Broad River Park

Recreation Park

Richmond Hill Park

 

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    70 Court Plaza, 4th Floor, Asheville, NC 28801

  • Mailing Address

    PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802

  • Phone Number

    828-259-5800

  • Email Address

    parks@ashevillenc.gov

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    828-251-4082
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Pickleball Complex

Project Overview Recognizing the tremendous local growth in pickleball, the City of Asheville plans to construct a pickleball complex with 8-10 courts dedicated to the sport with access to supporting facilities such as parking, restrooms, and lights. VIEW FULL PROJECT [...]

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Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Recovery

Project Overview The City of Asheville is restoring parks and infrastructure assets on Azalea Road that were damaged in September 2024 by Hurricane Helene. For project updates, timeline, and background information, click the button below. More Information

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French Broad Riverfront Parks Recovery

Project Overview The City of Asheville is restoring the storm-damaged parks and recreation system along the French Broad Riverfront after Hurricane Helene caused at least $25 million in destruction to the area that is home to 200+ acres of public parks, greenways and recreation facilities along the French Broad River. For project updates, timeline, and background [...]

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APR Innovators: Becca Familette

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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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