Aston Park
About the Business
Aston Park is a vibrant institution located at 336 Hilliard Avenue in Asheville, North Carolina. As part of Asheville Parks & Recreation, Aston Park offers a wide range of programs and events for the community to explore, connect, and discover. The institution is actively involved in shaping the city's parks and recreation programs through the Recreate Asheville initiative, which aims to serve all Ashevillians.
With a legacy dating back to the 1890s, Aston Park manages over 75 public parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in Asheville. The institution also oversees full-complex recreation centers, swimming pools, sports fields, and community centers that offer wellness, education, and culture-related programs for individuals of all ages. Additionally, Aston Park features 10 miles of paved greenways and natural surface trails, providing a hub for residents to connect with nature and their community.
Asheville Parks & Recreation is committed to providing opportunities for all residents, from infants to retirees, to be supported, healthy, and successful. The institution offers a variety of programs for children, teens, and adults, with scholarships available for youth and teen programs. From adult sports leagues to youth athletics programs, Aston Park caters to a diverse range of interests and abilities.
Visitors can explore an interactive map of Asheville's greenways, learn about public pools and Splasheville in Pack Square Park, and reserve shelters for events. The institution is also involved in community investment projects, such as replacing playground equipment at Carrier Park and expanding hiking and biking options in Richmond Hill Park.
Whether you're looking for family-friendly events like Tiny Tykes Day at Martin Luther King Jr. Park or competitive sports leagues, Aston Park has something for everyone. With a focus on promoting physical activity, social engagement, and community connection, Aston Park is a valuable resource for residents of Asheville.
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Location & Phone number
336 Hilliard Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States
Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Reviews
"Aston Park is a great little downtown park with nice walking trails through beautiful trees, a gazebo, playground with a climbing wall and monkey bars for older kids, and an excellent bench swing that faces the Blue Ridge Mountains for some amazing sunsets. Plenty of parking available along South French Broad Ave or in the green lined public parking spaces in the 360 Hilliard Apartment (go in and drive to the back near the Tennis Courts). But I LOVE that I can easily walk to this park and don't need to drive. It's also great for events! I hosted a 100+ person event there for the new disc golf course with several booths, a bouncy house, a bike course, live music, and food. Kids and adults loved it!"
"Hidden gem minutes from downtown with gorgeous trees in all their fall splendor and gentle sloping hills for walking."
"The largest park in downtown Asheville with clay tennis courts, a shared basketball/ pickle ball court, playground, expansive green space and a six hole disc golf course. Aston Park boasts beautiful sunsets and easy parking near the tennis courts or along South French Broad Ave."
"New disc golf baskets are sweet! Perfect pitch and putt course in downtown AVL. They've cleaned up this park so much over the past year or so. Great job!"
"Nice park in downtown Asheville. Some paved trails and play equipment for older kids. Grassy areas to play and picnic. Edit--well I've dropped my review. As we headed to the picnic area I opted to have our kids eat on the grass WAY away from picnic area. There is a lot of trash on the ground, used toilet paper, and a very obvious homeless population that has taken it over. The park is Urban. I didn't feel unsafe, but it is definitely more of a city urban vibe than other places in Asheville."
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