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  • Zoning
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  • Crime
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Latest News

Summer Diemer and Christy Bass serve ice cream wearing blue parks and recreation tshirts

APR Innovators: Summer Diemer

APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.

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Asheville’s Holiday Season Brings Mountain Magic and Festive Fun

As winter wonder moves to the North Carolina mountains, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has plenty of festive celebrations to make the 2025 holiday season merry and bright for the young and young-at-heart during Holly Jolly Holidays in November and December. Space is limited, so advance registration is strongly recommended even if an event is free.

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