Lake Julian Park

05/23/2026

Buncombe County Parks will be open throughout the weekend and on Memorial Day. Lake Julian Park will open early tomorrow, May 24, at 7 a.m.

⚠️ Charles D. Owen Park and Alexander River Park remain closed due to storm damage.

05/12/2026

All sides of Lake Julian Park (main park, back side, and extension) will be closed on Thursday, May 14 for a staff training. Regular park hours will resume on Friday, May 15.

02/11/2026

Join us this Monday, February 16 for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Learn more and register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/buncombeparks/activity/search/detail/148

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

⚠️ Lake Julian Park will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow, February 3.

02/02/2026

⚠️ Lake Julian Park will open today, February 2, at 12 p.m. to allow parks crews time to clear ice and snow. Buncombe County Sports Park will remain closed today due to icy conditions. We expect to resume normal hours tomorrow, but we'll provide updates as conditions continue to be assessed.

Other currently open Buncombe County parks will welcome visitors at 11 a.m. today.

Charles D. Owen Park, Alexander River Park, and Karpen Fields remain closed for Helene-related repairs.

02/02/2026

Buncombe County parks will reopen to the public this morning, February 2, at 11 a.m. after inclement weather closures through the weekend. Bundle up and stay safe if you come visit — we can’t wait to welcome you back! ❄️

Charles D. Owen Park, Alexander River Park, and Karpen Fields remain closed for Helene-related repairs.

01/31/2026

⚠️ Buncombe County parks will now be closed today, January 31, and tomorrow, February 1, due to the increased snowfall. We'll provide further details on reopening once weather conditions are assessed.

Follow Buncombe County Government for winter weather updates.

01/30/2026

⚠️ DELAYED OPENING ⚠️

Buncombe County parks will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow, January 31, due to the winter weather system that is predicted to impact the area. Charles D. Owen Park, Alexander River Park, and Karpen Fields are still closed for Helene-related repairs.

Follow Buncombe County Government for more on details and updates on the Winter Storm Watch.

01/23/2026

To help keep our employees and community members safe, all Buncombe County parks will be closed beginning Saturday, January 24. Park gates will be locked at 5 p.m. today, January 23.

We will provide additional information on reopening once conditions have been assessed.

Please follow Buncombe County Government for additional winter weather updates and preparedness guidance.