Parks, Greenways & Recreation
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Buncombe County Parks and Recreation Services is located
in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
The purpose of the Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services Department is to provide health and recreation opportunities for the people of Buncombe County through the creation of high quality programs, facilities and community special events. In addition to the care and management of our parks and swimming pools, Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreations Services is working to preserve the natural beauty and enhance our environmental resources through the development of greenways and the procurement of open spaces.
With the increase of greenways and open spaces we insure quality leisure experiences and alternative travel possibilities for generations to come.
Parks and Recreation News
Special Olympics Bocce Ball Results
Buncombe County Special Olympics athletes brought home a gold and silver medal and three 4th Place ribbons.
See the Charlotte Bobcats in Action! Register now!
Come with us to Charlotte for another fun trip to see the Bobcats!
Adult League Dodge Ball - Sign Up Now
Sign-ups for Adult League Dodge Ball are November 2 - December 14, 2009. Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services is hosting the games which will start January 5 and run through February 25.
Lake Julian Festival of Lights Begins Dec. 4
Enjoy the beautiful lights and help Special Olympics at the same time!
Community Recreation Grants Program
Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services (BCPGR) is pleased to announce the continuation of the Community Recreation Grants program for fiscal year 2009-2010.
Rent a Picnic Shelter
Buncombe County Parks, Greenways & Recreation Services has picnic shelters that are available to rent.
Fran Thigpen
Director
Parks, Greenways & Recreation
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4260 (P)
(828) 250-6259 (F)
Imagine Our Community Without Buncombe County Human Services
Take a look at this presentation about what Human Services provides the residents of Buncombe County. (Requires Windows Media Player)