departments & agencies
Parks, Greenways & Recreation
Administrative Office
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806
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
Call for Crafters for the Scarecrow Festival
Attention local artisans, crafters and vendors reserve your space at the 4th annual Scarecrow Contest & Craft Show!
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.
NFL - Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick - September 13
The NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick program is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 8-15.
Rent a Picnic Shelter at a Buncombe County Park
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Services has picnic shelters that are available on a rental basis.
Fran Thigpen
Director
Parks, Greenways & Recreation
Administrative Office
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806