Asheville Reporter

Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) offers a variety of opportunities for sports and fitness enthusiasts, with multiple parks featuring ballfields and courts for volleyball, pickleball, tennis, and basketball. As the weather cools, community centers provide indoor activities to keep residents active throughout the season.

Community centers offer open gym time during the week for students, families, and community members to play pick-up volleyball, basketball, and pickleball. Participants can obtain a free key fob at any center.

### Fall 2024 Open Gym Schedule

For more information, contact parks@ashevillenc.gov or call (828) 259-5800. All activities are free unless otherwise noted. The schedule is subject to change without notice.

**All Ages Open Gym**

- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center: Wednesday, 4-6 pm (ends November 13); Sunday, 6-8 pm

**Volleyball**

- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center (ages 16+): Monday, 10:30-11:30 am (chair volleyball setup ends October 28); Tuesday, 6-9 pm; Saturday, 11:30 am-4:30 pm (ends November 2)

- Stephens-Lee Community Center (ages 16+): Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm (ends October 28)

- Tempie Avery Montford Community Center: Monday and Friday, 10:30 am-2:30 pm

**Basketball**

- Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center (ages 16+): Thursday, 6-9 pm (ends November 14); Sunday, 1-4 pm

- Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday evenings; Saturday-Sunday afternoons

- Stephens-Lee Community Center: Wednesday evening; Saturday morning-afternoon

- Tempie Avery Montford Community Center: Thursday evening; Sunday afternoon

**Pickleball**

Participants can obtain an APR Pickle Pass at either location—10 visits for $10 or $25 visits for $20; one visit costs $3.

Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center:

Monday-Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Stephens-Lee Community Center:

Monday-Friday mornings; Tuesday afternoon-evening; Sunday afternoon sessions

### Athletics and Sports Leagues

APR offers youth athletics programs and adult sports leagues emphasizing fair play and enjoyment for all experience levels. Upcoming leagues include flag football, basketball, and volleyball for adults as well as basketball for kids and teens.

APR Therapeutic Recreation also hosts adapted bowling, tennis, indoor rock climbing sessions along with Adult Morning Movement on Wednesdays and monthly walking/hiking clubs.

### Fitness Centers

APR fitness centers feature cardio equipment, exercise machines, and free weights. Annual memberships cost $50 for Asheville residents or $75 for a family of up to four people.

High school students receive a free annual pass by presenting their student ID on their first visit. Adults aged 60+ can show government-issued ID to receive free annual passes as well.

Fitness rooms are available whenever community centers are open. For more details or questions about specific centers:

Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center - located at 121 Shiloh Rd., phone number: (828)274–7739

Stephens-Lee Community Center - located at 30 George Washington Carver Ave., phone number: (828)250–2058

### Fitness Classes

APR hosts weekly Zumba classes along with line dance and other fitness classes. Current class schedules can be found by picking up a program guide at any community center or searching online.

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