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Project Overview

From Pool to Possibilities: In collaboration with the Southside community, the City of Asheville aims to preserve the historic character of Walton Street Park’s pool area by retaining key architectural elements and honoring its legacy through a vibrant reimagined use that integrates modern amenities while respecting the pool and bathhouse’s historic fabric to serve the surrounding neighborhood and be enjoyed for generations to come.

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Contact Information

Tracy Wyman, Project Manager

Asheville Parks & Recreation

twyman@ashevillenc.gov

(828) 259-5800


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