As March begins, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is offering a variety of events and programs for residents of all ages. The schedule includes holiday celebrations, wellness activities, family-friendly options, and sports leagues. Many programs require advance registration and tend to fill quickly.
In early March, APR staff will attend several events to collect community feedback on plans to rebuild the city’s riverfront parks and infrastructure affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Residents can visit the Riverfront Recovery project hub online for more ways to share input.
Special events in March include Bad Painting Bonanza on March 4, Adult Recess on March 6, Rec ‘n’ Roll at Choctaw Park and March Madness Bingo both on March 7, Women’s History Jeopardy and Brunch on March 8, Jam Sessions Jam and Jelly Tasting on March 11, Ruff ‘n’ Roll Doggie Days at Riverbend Dog Park on March 12, Daddy and Daughter Celebration on March 14, Aladdin’s Arabian Night Party on March 20, Puzzle Palooza on March 21, and Gardening for Beginners on March 25.
Wellness offerings include Adult Yoga sessions scheduled for March 9 and March 20 as well as a Relaxing Holistic Community Healing Session set for March 29. Outdoor recreation opportunities are available this spring with hiking, fishing, nature walks, rock climbing, and archery. Those interested in egg hunts can join the Glow in the Park Scavenger Egg Hunt on March 27 or participate in other themed hunts throughout late March and early April.
Programs designed for teens, kids, and toddlers include Art in the Park Make and Take Crafting starting March 3; Toddler Discovery Time held multiple times during the month; Fitness Center Training for Teens beginning in early March; Intro to Improv for Kids and Teens starting on March 4; Family Paint Night also beginning that day; Bead Crafting workshops; Parents Night Out sessions; Friday Night Spike Volleyball Fundamentals for ages nine through twelve; Teen Fitness Speed and Agility Training; Montford Toddler Story Time from mid-March; Level Up Gaming Nights; Twilight Imperium Day; Teen Night Kickback; Refresh Festival for those sixteen years old or younger; among others.
Sports leagues accepting registrations this month include APR Summer Camp (starting registration from March 2), Spring Break Camp (from March 7), Co-ed Adult Softball (by March 7), Men’s Adult Softball (by same date), Co-ed Youth Flag Football (by March 20), Open Futsal for Women (by March 25), Wrestling for children aged six to twelve (by end of month), Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games & SilverArts (by end of month), as well as Therapeutic Recreation Adaptive Baseball.
APR encourages residents to plan ahead since many activities have limited spots. Additional information about programs is available through printed guides at community centers or online searches with translation support. Updates are also shared via APR’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Information about parks across Asheville is provided online as well.
Asheville delivers municipal services from City Hall at 70 Court Plaza. The city operates under a council-manager government structure with elected officials setting policy while a city manager oversees daily operations (official website). Departments such as Public Works coordinate efforts to manage services throughout Asheville (official website). Long-term planning initiatives like City Plans guide sustainable growth within city limits (official website).