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Parks, Greenways & Recreation / rental information
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
The following is information regarding rental of certain facilities maintained by Buncombe County Parks, Greenways & Recreation.
Buncombe County Sports Park
The Buncombe County Sports Complex features seven (7) soccer fields, a walking trail, volleyball court, playground, concession stand and restrooms. The park is open seven days a week from 8 am - 9 pm. The following is available on a rental basis:
- Shelter - $15 hour or $50 per day
- Soccer field rental - $25 per hour per field for youth or $35 per hour per field for adults (The field can only be used for soccer play)
Lake Julian Picnic Shelters
Enjoy family reunions, outdoor meetings, birthday parties, or any type of outdoor events at a Lake Julian Picnic shelter. These shelters can accommodate both individual families and large groups. Two large picnic shelters can accommodate approximately 75 people and three small picnic shelters can each seat approximately 25-35 people. Reservations must be made for the use of these shelters and a rental fee is charged. Each shelter features an abundant number of picnic tables. Be sure and take advantage of the available recreational resources at Lake Julian:
- Playground for children
- Paddle boats available for rent
- Fishing
- Jon boats available for rent
- Volleyball court (sand)
Rental fee:
- Large shelter $50
- Small shelter $35
Please call Lake Julian at (828) 684-0376 for reservations.
(* Please note that single picnic tables are available throughout
the park on a first come basis. These single tables are free
of charge.)
Zeugner Center Indoor Pool & Activity Room
Zeugner Center has several items for rent. Host a birthday party by renting the activity room for $35 per hour or have a get-together in the pool for $50 per hour. Zeugner Center also has a downstairs activity room available for rent for $15 per hour. Please call (828) 684-5072.
Outdoor Pools
Buncombe County Recreation Services offers six outdoor pools located throughout Buncombe County:
- Erwin Community Pool (Leicester)
- Hominy Valley Park Pool (Candler)
- North Buncombe Park Pool (Weaverville)
- Owen Pool (Swannanoa)
- Cane Creek Pool (Fairview)
Each pool is available for rent though out the summer! Call (828)684-5072 for details!
Facility Use and Fee Regulation Form
The Facility Use and Fee Regulation Form is available in Adobe PDF format. You will need the free Acrobat Reader software in order to view/print this document in the PDF format, which can be downloaded on our Utilities page.