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.
The purpose of the Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services Department is to provide health and recreation opportunities for the people of Buncombe County through the creation of high quality programs, facilities and community special events. In addition to the care and management of our parks and swimming pools, Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreations Services is working to preserve the natural beauty and enhance our environmental resources through the development of greenways and the procurement of open spaces.
With the increase of greenways and open spaces we insure quality leisure experiences and alternative travel possibilities for generations to come.
Parks and Recreation News
Buncombe County Community Recreation Grant Program
Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services provides grants for capital improvement/development projects to community organizations that support recreational activities...
Learn to Protect Yourself - Register by March 18
The Buncombe County Community Watch Unit will share ideas on how to stay safe and watch for scams. They will also answer questions you may have about your personal safety.
Learn About Asheville's Paranormal History - Register by March 18
This evening promises to be a fabulously fright filled flight into Asheville’s ghostly past. Be prepared to be deliciously spooked by the guide’s stories of those who walked before us.
Easter Egg Hunt at the Zeugner Center - March 27
Bring the whole family to the Zeugner Recreation Center for something egg-citing!
Kid’s Fishing Tournament -- Lake Julian Park
Cast a line and catch a fish at the Fall Kids' Fishing Tournament.
Fran Thigpen
Director
Parks, Greenways & Recreation
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4260 (P)
(828) 250-6259 (F)
Imagine Our Community Without Buncombe County Human Services
Take a look at this presentation about what Human Services provides the residents of Buncombe County. (Requires Windows Media Player)