Buncombe County Parks & Recreation

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation We provide recreational opportunities and options for healthy and active living.

In addition to the care and management of our parks we are working to preserve the natural beauty and enhance our environmental resources through the development of greenways and the procurement of open spaces. Through the addition of greenways and open spaces to the Buncombe County parks system we insure quality leisure experiences while providing new potential transportation options for generations to come.

06/13/2026

We’re so excited to share this next step in the future of Charles D. Owen Park: the designs your ideas inspired. And you’ve got two ways to review the concepts!

You can join us this Tuesday, June 16, at Bee Tree Fire Substation in Swannanoa for the Reimagining Owen Park workshop to see the design in person and ask questions. The drop-in style workshop will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., and you can join us anytime during that window. Spanish-language interpretation will be available.

If you can’t attend in person or you just want a preview of the design concepts before you meet the team, you can take the Redesigning Owen Park survey online now. The survey will be open through Friday, June 26.

Find more details about the project, respond to the survey, and subscribe for updates at www.publicinput.com/owenpark

Due to local graduation ceremonies, Owen Pool will be closed and Erwin Pool will open at 12:30 p.m. with a limited capac...
06/12/2026

Due to local graduation ceremonies, Owen Pool will be closed and Erwin Pool will open at 12:30 p.m. with a limited capacity on Saturday, June 13.

Hominy Valley, Cane Creek, and North Buncombe pools will be open on Saturday with normal hours. All pools will be open at normal hours on Sunday, June 14.

Congratulations, graduates! 🎓

06/09/2026

Just as the summer heat is picking up, Buncombe County and Asheville resident will have the perfect way to cool down.

Buncombe County and City of Asheville pools are open on weekdays starting Thursday, June 11.

Buncombe County pools are open Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday 1-6 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cane Creek, Erwin, and Hominy Valley pools are open for extended hours, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center pool is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, 12-7 p.m.

Visit buncombenc.gov/pools and ashevillenc.gov/parks for more details.

06/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for the next phase of the Owen Park Project!

06/03/2026

We’re facing a blank canvas with this new event series, so let us paint you a picture. 🎨

The inaugural Painting in the Park will be held next Thursday, June 11. From 10 a.m. to noon, artists ages 7 years and older can learn to create their own landscape in the open air. This introductory session will focuses on depth, perspective, and basic color mixing techniques.

Here’s what you can expect from the full series:
• Plein Air Landscape: June 11, 10 a.m. to noon
• Bold Botanical Portraits: June 18, 3-5 p.m.
• Tree of Life: June 25, 10 a.m. to noon
• Sunset Silhouettes: July 2, 3-5 p.m.

All lessons are family friendly and perfect for kids, parents, and beginner adults alike. The series will be held at different locations around Buncombe County Sports Park.

$10 registration is required. Learn more and register by visiting the link in the comments. You can also register by calling 828-250-4260.

You helped us reimagine a future for Charles D. Owen Park – now it’s time to see what your ideas inspired. You're invite...
05/31/2026

You helped us reimagine a future for Charles D. Owen Park – now it’s time to see what your ideas inspired.

You're invited review conceptual design alternatives for Owen Park. The drop-in style workshop will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at the Bee Tree Fire Substation at 510 Bee Tree Road in Swannanoa.

You'll be able to see two concepts for bringing the storm-damaged park back to life, share feedback, and meet with staff and project designers.

Participants are welcome to drop in anytime from 4 to 7 p.m. Spanish-language interpretation will be available. A virtual review of the designs will also be shared soon for those who cannot attend in person.

Learn more and subscribe for project updates at www.publicinput.com/owenpark.

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Ustedes nos han ayudado a reimaginar el futuro del parque Charles D. Owen – ahora es el momento de ver lo que sus ideas han inspirado.

Estan invitados a darle un vistazo a las opciones de diseño conceptual del parque Owen. El taller, al que se puede asistir en cualquier momento, se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de junio, de 4 a 7 p. m., en la Subestación de Bomberos de Bee Tree (Bee Tree Fire Substation) en 510 de Bee Tree Road en Swannanoa.

Podrán ver dos opciones para revitalizar el parque dañado por la tormenta, compartir sus opiniones y reunirse con el personal y los diseñadores.

Los participantes pueden llegar a cualquier hora entre las 4 y las 7 p. m. Habrá interpretación en español disponible. También se compartirá una versión virtual de la revisión de los diseños para quienes no puedan asistir en persona.

Conozca más y suscríbase para recibir las actualizaciones del proyecto en www.publicinput.com/owenpark.

⚠️ The playground at Buncombe County Sports Park has been closed for maintenance issues as a result of the recent heavy ...
05/29/2026

⚠️ The playground at Buncombe County Sports Park has been closed for maintenance issues as a result of the recent heavy rains as well as nearby construction.

Once staff has assessed and addressed the issue, we will provide information on reopening.

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