departments & agencies
Parks, Greenways & Recreation
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Buncombe County Parks and Recreation Services is located
in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
We serve not only the 206,330 residents of Buncombe County, but neighboring counties and tourists from other states as well. Our goal is to offer the best possible recreation resources while not being a burden to the taxpayer.
Parks and Recreation News
Polymer Clay Class - Register by Dec. 5
Polymer clay is a medium that is soft and pliable until baked. It then becomes a hard coating (like enamel or porcelain) on almost all surfaces.
Lake Julian Festival of Lights Starts Dec. 5
Enjoy the beautiful lights and help Special Olympics at the same time!
Check Out These Programs for All Ages!
GREAT day trips and workshops for all to enjoy - read the latest newsletters for Sightseers and Buncombe County Parks and Recreation.
Holiday Camp at the Zeugner Center - Register by Dec. 8
Does your older child need a fun place to hang out for a few days during the Holiday Season?
Lunch Bunch & Bingo
Join us for lunch and Bingo!
Trip to the Lake Julian Holiday Light Show
Travel to the J & S at River Ridge Mall for Dinner-Dutch Treat and then to Lake Julian for the Holiday Light Show.
How Do You Feel About Greenway Projects? Take this Survey!
Give us your opinion on the Buncombe County Greenways Plan.
Buncombe County Greenways: Regional Trail Connections
The first major part of a regional trail network has opened.
Fran Thigpen
Director
Parks, Greenways & Recreation
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4260 (P)
(828) 250-6259 (F)