Parks, Greenways & Recreation
Charles D. Owen Park
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Facility Information
Charles D. Owen Park is located next to the Swannanoa River. It has 29.17 acres.
This facility offers two large pavilions for rent, three lighted baseball fields, two outdoor basketball courts, restrooms, playground, concessions (during baseball games), picnic tables, grills, and a 1 mile “figure-eight” walking and bird watching trail. The Swannanoa river is a fish hatchery supported river, and the two lakes at Owen Park are open for lakeside fishing.
Owen Park Map
Park Hours
Charles D. Owen Park is open during daylight hours.
Park Rules
Learn about appropriate conduct at Buncombe County parks by viewing the park rules section of the Departmental Policies page.
Rental Information
Charles D. Owen Park has picnic shelters available to rent. Please call the park at (828) 686-0493 for rental information.
Directions [Map]
From Asheville take I-40 East and take Exit #55 - at end of ramp turn left and travel to 70 East - turn right on to 70 East and travel 1.7 miles - turn left on to Warren Wilson College Road and travel 2.5 miles - see sign to park on right.
Contact Information
Phone: (828) 250-4260 |
E-mail: |
Physical Address: 875 Warren Wilson Road |
Mailing Address: 59 Woodfin Place |
Owen District Youth Baseball and Tim Tolar |
Physical Address: 18 Patton Cemetery Rd |
Owen District Youth Football Jeff Hunter |
Picnic Shelter Rentals: Tim Tolar |
North Carolina Birding Trail website: |
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