The incredible parks in Asheville, NC provide a variety of exciting outdoor recreational and sports activities. Take a drive in a luxurious Lincoln Navigator, Aviator, or Nautilus and spend a few hours outside experiencing all the fun in the fantastic green spaces below.
1. Azalea Park
Azalea Park at 498 Azalea Road in Asheville is part of a massive facility that includes a dog park, a pool, the John B. Lewis Soccer Complex, and the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
Explore the vast area on the walking path, fish in the river or the pretty fishing pond, and take a dip in the Recreation Park Pool. When you visit the nature center, you’ll meet black bears Uno and Ursa, red wolves Oak and Gloria, and the other creatures of the Southern Appalachians.
2. French Broad River Park
Spend a serene afternoon in the beautiful French Broad River Park at 508 Riverview Drive in Asheville. Go on a leisurely stroll along the scenic paved pathways that wind all the way to Carrier Park and watch your furry friend frolic and play in the dog park. Get comfy under the gazebo for a barbecue with family and friends, or spread a blanket on the lawn in the shade of the trees to enjoy a picnic and the view over the river.
3. Carrier Park
Carrier Park at 220 Amboy Road in Asheville has everything you need to enjoy a few hours of recreational fun in the fresh air. Walk, jog, or cycle down the paths, play basketball or volleyball, and test your skills at the lawn bowling court and outdoor roller hockey rink.
The park has sprawling lawns where you and your kids can fly kites, kick a ball, or throw a frisbee and boasts a multi-use sports field, a wetland education area, beautiful picnic spots, and observation decks with lovely views of the French Broad River. There’s also a large playground for the little ones and a picnic shelter.
4. Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park
The Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park at 30 George Washington Carver Avenue in Asheville was established in 1997 and is the first public food forest in the country.
The 1.5-acre park boasts over 40 varieties of fruit and nut trees, including fig, peach, plum, apple, and mulberry trees and a range of other edible voilage. Additionally, a butterfly habitat and community garden require a dedicated team of community volunteers to maintain the space year-round.
The open green spaces around town offer plenty of exciting activities and beautiful scenery along the French Broad River for scenic picnics. While you’re having fun, treat yourself even more and stop at Asheville Lincoln to take one of the new models for a test drive.
Image via Pixabay
Connect with us
