departments & agencies
Parks, Greenways & Recreation / Charles D. Owen Park
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Charles
D. Owen Park is located next to the Swannanoa River. It has
29.17 acres.
This river is a fish hatchery supported river. It is also an excellent location for bird watching.
Contact Information
(828) 250-4260
E-mail: parks@buncombecounty.org
Physical Address:
875 Warren Wilson Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
For the Owen Youth League:
Phone: (828) 686-4468
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25, Black Mountain, North Carolina,
28711
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.
Facility Information
This facility offers two large pavilions with fireplaces for rent, three lighted baseball fields, two outdoor basketball courts, restrooms, playground, concessions (during baseball games), picnic tables, grills, and a walking trail.
Owen Park Map
Park Hours
Charles D. Owen Park is open during daylight hours.
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
Rental Information
Charles D. Owen Park has picnic shelters available to rent. Please call the park at (828) 298-7281 for rental information.