Park Bench Chats
Short, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.
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Share ideas for the future of Alexander, Ledges Whitewater, and Walnut Island river parks, with a focus on park design, community priorities, and public planning.
Share ideas for the future of Alexander, Ledges Whitewater, and Walnut Island river parks, with a focus on park design, community priorities, and public planning.
Share ideas for the future of Alexander, Ledges Whitewater, and Walnut Island river parks, with a focus on park design, community priorities, and public planning.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
An open, in-person forum for municipal planning, zoning, and development review, where residents can follow commission proceedings and local land-use decisions in a public civic setting.
An open, in-person forum for municipal planning, zoning, and development review, where residents can follow commission proceedings and local land-use decisions in a public civic setting.
An open, in-person forum for municipal planning, zoning, and development review, where residents can follow commission proceedings and local land-use decisions in a public civic setting.
Bingo!
MoreRelaxed bingo sessions offer adults a free, social way to play and connect through Asheville Parks & Recreation. Registration opens 30 days before each session.
Relaxed bingo sessions offer adults a free, social way to play and connect through Asheville Parks & Recreation. Registration opens 30 days before each session.
Relaxed bingo sessions offer adults a free, social way to play and connect through Asheville Parks & Recreation. Registration opens 30 days before each session.
A relaxed community gathering centers on fun and games, with the CORE team bringing people together for casual recreation and social connection at a neighborhood community center.
A relaxed community gathering centers on fun and games, with the CORE team bringing people together for casual recreation and social connection at a neighborhood community center.
A relaxed community gathering centers on fun and games, with the CORE team bringing people together for casual recreation and social connection at a neighborhood community center.
Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.
Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.
Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.
Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.
Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.
Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
Craft & Sip
MoreA relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Adaptive morning movement creates an accessible space for adults with disabilities to participate in therapeutic recreation, build physical activity into the day, and connect through inclusive community programming.
Adaptive morning movement creates an accessible space for adults with disabilities to participate in therapeutic recreation, build physical activity into the day, and connect through inclusive community programming.
Adaptive morning movement creates an accessible space for adults with disabilities to participate in therapeutic recreation, build physical activity into the day, and connect through inclusive community programming.
Residents can observe municipal deliberations on design review and Asheville’s built environment during an open, in-person board meeting, with agendas and meeting materials available online.
Residents can observe municipal deliberations on design review and Asheville’s built environment during an open, in-person board meeting, with agendas and meeting materials available online.
Residents can observe municipal deliberations on design review and Asheville’s built environment during an open, in-person board meeting, with agendas and meeting materials available online.
Adaptive recreation activities create an inclusive space for young people ages 6–21 with disabilities to enjoy movement, social connection, and shared experiences through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Adaptive recreation activities create an inclusive space for young people ages 6–21 with disabilities to enjoy movement, social connection, and shared experiences through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Adaptive recreation activities create an inclusive space for young people ages 6–21 with disabilities to enjoy movement, social connection, and shared experiences through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A short, hands-on creative session for adults 55+, inviting participants to make art through playful, messy projects. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A short, hands-on creative session for adults 55+, inviting participants to make art through playful, messy projects. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A short, hands-on creative session for adults 55+, inviting participants to make art through playful, messy projects. Registration is required through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Observe a public hand-to-eye count during Buncombe County’s sample election audit, an open process focused on ballot verification and election transparency. The audit is available to attend in person; no livestream is provided.
Observe a public hand-to-eye count during Buncombe County’s sample election audit, an open process focused on ballot verification and election transparency. The audit is available to attend in person; no livestream is provided.
Observe a public hand-to-eye count during Buncombe County’s sample election audit, an open process focused on ballot verification and election transparency. The audit is available to attend in person; no livestream is provided.
Accessible adult recreation brings people with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a supportive group setting, with free participation through Asheville Parks & Recreation registration.
Accessible adult recreation brings people with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a supportive group setting, with free participation through Asheville Parks & Recreation registration.
Accessible adult recreation brings people with disabilities together for hands-on crafting and cooking in a supportive group setting, with free participation through Asheville Parks & Recreation registration.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
A full-day group trek for adults 50 and older, with time outdoors and an active pace. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the outing.
A full-day group trek for adults 50 and older, with time outdoors and an active pace. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the outing.
A full-day group trek for adults 50 and older, with time outdoors and an active pace. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the outing.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.