departments & agencies
Parks, Greenways & Recreation / Buncombe County Sports Park
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
"Learn the game. Live the experience."
The
Buncombe County Sports Park, located at Enka-Candler, North
Carolina, is a beautiful park surrounded by the Blue Ridge
Mountains. It consists of seven soccer fields, a walking trail,
picnic areas (covered and uncovered), sand-beach volleyball
court, playground, concession area and restrooms.
The Buncombe County Sports Park is dedicated to developing programs that encourage teamwork, positive attitudes, and building a strong future for sports in our communities.
The Park has been created by the generous donations of time, materials, and money of many sponsors and Buncombe County Commissioners.
Community Impact:
- Sponsorship opportunities open to local businesses are available throughout the Park. These sponsorships help build, maintain, and allow for future development of the Park as well as help the growth of local businesses.
- Hosting future tournaments will also bring families and tourists into the area for extended weekends, thus bringing more revenue to the area.
Contact Information
Phone: (828) 250-4260
Mailing Address:
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
E-mail: parks@buncombecounty.org
Physical Address:
58 Apac Circle
Candler, NC 28715
Directions
[map]
From Asheville take I-40 West. Exit at the Enka-Candler Exit. At the end of ramp take a right. Go through next light just before McDonald's. Turn right onto Acton Circle. Go to 4-way stop and take a left on to Sand-Hill School Road. Turn between Sand-Hill Venable School and the Buncombe Community West School.
Facility Info
The Buncombe County Sports Park offers seven soccer fields, concession stand, picnic shelter, restrooms, volleyball court, playground and walking trail.
Sports Park Map
Park Hours
January (8 am - 6 pm)
February (8 am - 6 pm)
March (8 am - 7 pm)
April (8 am - 8 pm)
May (8 am - 9 pm)
June (8 am - 9 pm)
July (8 am - 9 pm)
August (8 am - 9 pm)
September (8 am - 8 pm)
October (8 am - 7 pm)
November (8 am - 6 pm)
December (8 am - 6 pm)
Park Rules
- Littering prohibited
- Destruction of plants, animals, and wildlife prohibited
- Swimming prohibited in lakes and ponds
- Vehicles on grass or foot trails prohibited
- Maximum speed is 15 mph
- Parking prohibited in non-designated areas
- Vending of goods or merchandise prohibited
- Park signs shall not be removed
- Persons may not enter any facility from which they may have been prohibited
- Permit required for certain use of parks
- Dogs must be on a leash
- Possession of weapons prohibited
- Alcoholic beverages prohibited / permit only
- No dumping garbage in county parks
- Violators subject to prosecution pursuant to NCGS Section 153A-123(B) & 14-4
Rain Out Info
Please call (828) 250-4276 to obtain information regarding rain-out conditions for any events.
Rental Information
The following is available on a rental basis:
| Shelter | $50 per day |
| Soccer field | $25 per hour per field for youth $35 per hour per field for adults |
| Entire park (without field use) |
$500 per day |
| Entire park (without field use and restrooms) | $400 per day |
Walking Trail
The walking trail at the Buncombe County Sports Park is made of recycled asphalt. It is ideal for walking or running but is not suitable for baby carriages.
Additional Links
United States Youth Soccer Association
http://www.usysa.org/
North Carolina Youth Soccer Association
http://www.ncsoccer.org/
Asheville Splash Professional Soccer
http://www.splash-n-slide.com/