YOUR GUIDE TO ASHEVILLE AREA PLAYGROUNDS

This comprehensive guide to Asheville Area Playgrounds is your ultimate resource for recreation in Asheville with kids! Indoor playgrounds, as well as outdoor playgrounds are included, with everything you need to know in advance to plan your family friendly outing in Asheville and the surrounding area! This guide is a continuous work in progress, and we will keep adding to it. If there is one we’re missing, let us know and we’ll add it to our list for all to enjoy!  

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ADVENTURE CENTER OF ASHEVILLE

85 Expo Drive, Asheville, NC

(located up the hill behind Sam’s Club)

Hours vary. Admission rates apply.

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Park Features

• 4 adventures in one park! KidZip is a zipline park designed for kids 4-10 years old, and includes 9 ziplines and 4 climbing elements, and ranges from 50-250 feet long, with heights of 25 feet to ground level. Asheville Treetops Adventure Park includes 7 aerial trails anchored to over 30 trees and towering poles. Choose the trail, clip in, and climb amongst features “representative of the activities you can do in North Carolina including a sky kayak, a parkway tunnel, a snowboard in the sky, swinging hula hoops, bumper boats and a zip hang glider.” Seasonally, they offer Twilight in the Treetops night climbs!  Asheville Zipline Canopy Tours is for guests 8 and above, “set on a 124-acre resort and designated tree preserve perched in and amongst some of the oldest and largest oak trees in Asheville. Guests will see scenic mountain views while flying through tree-lined corridors as well as enjoying spectacular views of the Asheville skyline.” Visitors can also choose Kolo Bike Park, and experience experience “4 miles of purpose-built mountain bike trails and features on rolling terrain.”
• Fenced: yes
• Ground Surface: pebbles, mulch, and grass
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 4+

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ASHEVILLE MALL INDOOR PLAYGROUND

3 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

(located in the food court near the windows)

(CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REPLACEMENT)

Park Features:

• climb, slide, and bounce on larger-than-life versions of classic Fisher-Price toys and characters, including Thomas & Friends™, Little People®, and more. The food court includes plenty of tables and chairs.
• Fenced: yes
• Ground Surface: cushioned material
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: if their height does not exceed 42″. This area is great for toddlers, depending on the rest of the crowd. It tends to get busier and more rowdy as the day goes on, so we would recommend going early if you have really young ones.

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WELLS FARGO ART PLAYCE AT THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM

2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC

Hours vary. Admission rates apply.

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(FREE with a library ZOOM PASS)

The Wells Fargo Art PLAYce, located on the 2nd floor of the Asheville Art Museum in Downtown Asheville, “encourages creative wanderings for all ages in a sensory-rich environment. This art-inspired space allows for exploration of colors, shapes, textures, and patterns. Visitors can move and play, sit and enjoy a book, try out a variety of one-of-a-kind interactives created by regional artists, or make art of their own.” There is a colorful corner for soft play with foam shapes to play with, a kaleidoscope to peer through, a book nook to curl up in, an interactive wall with a magnet board, an oversized peg board, a marble maze, tablets, an art making station, stocked with supplies, and build stations to let your imagination run wild.

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ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

43 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC, United States, NC

Hours vary. Admission rates apply. 

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(FREE with a library ZOOM PASS)

Inside the Asheville Museum of Science is a fun multi level climbing structure that simulates the canopy of the Southern Appalachian Forest, topped with a kids sized birds nest, a separate area for toddlers with soft foam blocks, a water exhibit to splash in, a cast of a real dinosaur, a terra box to play manipulate topography, weather and solar system exhibits and activities, and a STEM lab for science demonstrations and experiments on select days, as well as the extensive Colburn Hall of Minerals collection. 

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AUGUSTA L. BARNETT PARK

28 Clinton Ave Asheville, NC 28806 

(behind the West Asheville Public Library)

Park Features:

• 3 swings (baby, regular & web saucer), covered plastic slide, uncovered plastic slide, swinging bridge
• Fenced: partially
• Ground Surface: rubber
• Restrooms: no

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BILL MOORE COMMUNITY PARK (fka Fletcher Park)

85 Howard Gap Road Fletcher, NC 28732

Park Features:

• several climbing structures, multiple uncovered plastic slides, sun shade toppers, swings, separate area for smaller kids, benches, picnic tables, nearby athletic fields, scenic walking trails and access to Cane Creek.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch & sand
• Restrooms: yes

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PISGAH PLAYGROUND AT BILTMORE

1 Lodge St Asheville, NC

(located in Antler Hill Village)

Hours vary. Admission rates apply.

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Park Features:

• wooden climbing tower, covered plastic slide, sun shades, swings, balance beams, sand box, egg sorting hen house, arbor covered benches for parents to watch over their kids while they play, a very large nearby pavilion with picnic tables, across from the petting zoo, a nearby seasonal mini train exhibit, blacksmith demonstrations, a nearby bandstand and green space, several food options, and lawn games up in the barns during special movie nights, in addition to everything the estate has to offer … the historic home, stately gardens and fountains, and multiple walking trails.
• Fenced: yes
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 2-12

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BLACK MOUNTAIN VETERANS PARK

10 Veterans Park Drive, Black Mountain

Park Features

• several climbing structures, several slides (uncovered plastic), several swings (2 regular, 2 bucket baby, and one inclusive ADA swing), suspended balance discs, separate play structure for smaller kids, permanent corn hole court (bring your sand bags!), benches, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, nearby baseball field, nearby soccer field, nearby disc golf course, nearby community garden, and a nearby creek. Black Mountain Veterans park encompasses 27.2 acres and features several trails for walking or biking (one trail passes through a tunnel under Interstate 40!) and 3 trails in the park are Kids in Parks TRACK Trails! 
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 3+

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BUNCOMBE COUNTY SPORTS PARK

58 Apac Dr, Asheville, NC 28806

Park Features:

• a fully fenced in kids playground with shaded benches, separate play area for smaller kids, monkey bars, spinning monkey bars, suspended bridge, fireman’s pole, climbing structures a massive soccer field (in addition to being a great place to kick a ball around, it is also the perfect place to fly a kite on a breezy spring day!), a large picnic pavilion with plenty of tables,  and a new wheelchair swing, walking trails, a disc golf trail, bocce ball court, sand volleyball court and more.
• Fenced: fully fenced with a gate
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 2-5 & 5-12

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BURTON STREET PLAYGROUND

134 Burton Street Asheville, NC 28806

(behind the Burton Street Community Center)

Park Features:

• several climbing structures, 2 regular swings, sand pit, gaga ball pit, benches and nearby basket ball courts, and picnic tables. 
• Fenced: partially fenced (no gate)
• Ground Surface: mulch and sand
• Restrooms: yes (inside community center)
• Recommended Age: 3+

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CANE CREEK PARK PLAYGROUND

590 Lower Brush Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC

Park Features:

• NEW! two play structures, uncovered plastic slide, musical equipment, two benches, walking path, and a large field. 
• Fenced: fully
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: porta pottie

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CARRIER PARK PLAYGROUND

220 Amboy Road Asheville, NC 28806

Park Features:

• Carrier Park is an old racetrack whose infield has been turned into a park with a wooden playground. The park is surrounded by a velodrome with a large wooden bridge to cross it, accessible by stairs or ramp, the wooden playground has a separate toddler section, infant swings, regular swings, covered plastic slide, and uncovered plastic slides, with nearby basketball court, nearby volleyball court, nearby skating/roller hockey rink, nearby lawn bowling green, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: partially
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 3+

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CHARLES D. OWEN PARK

875 Warren Wilson Road Swannanoa, NC 28778

Park Features:

• musical garden, see saw, climbing structures, shade sails, covered plastic slide, uncovered plastic slide, interactive boards, wheelchair swing, nearby basketball court, nearby baseball field, little library, water view of the Swannanoa River, nearby exercise equipment, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: yes
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes

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CHICK-FIL-A RESTAURANTS WITH INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS

All Chick-Fil-A playground locations are walled in with glass walls for easy visibility, and include climbing structures, slides, an interactive area for smaller children, cushioned floor surfaces, benches inside for parents to sit and watch, cubbies for shoes, and hand sanitizer packets upon entry and exit

• West Asheville | 139 Smokey Park Hwy Asheville, NC 28806
• South Asheville | 1832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville, NC 28803
• Merrimon Avenue | 170 Merrimon Ave Asheville, NC 28801
• Hendersonville | 52 Highlands Square Dr Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Hendersonville South | 640 Spartanburg Hwy Hendersonville, NC 28792 (the corporate website is saying that this location is still open, but they don’t list a phone number on their webpage, and the phone number provided by Google is disconnected. Unsure if this location is still in business.)
• Waynesville | 45 Barber Blvd Waynesville, NC 28786

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EAST ASHEVILLE LIBRARY PARK

3 Avon Road Asheville, NC 28805

(at the East Asheville Library)

Park Features:

• infant swing, regular swing, spinning chair, uncovered plastic slides, monkey bars, nearby basketball court, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes (inside library)

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GENEVA MANEY PARK

4 Midwood Dr Woodfin, NC 28804

Park Features:

• multiple climbing structures, uncovered plastic slides, plastic dragon, caterpillar, and hippo climbing features, and monkey bars, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: yes
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: no

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GROVEMONT PARK

215 Stonewall Ave Swannanoa, NC 28778

(located at the Swannanoa Library)

Park Features:

• multiple climbing structures, balancing bridge, monkey bars, zip line, rocker, infant swings, regular swings, tire swing, sandbox, pretend kid sized play truck, little library, story walk, nearby basketball court, nearby soccer field, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes (inside library next door)

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HERB WATTS PARK

65 Erskine St Asheville, NC 28801

(across the street from Mission Hospital near Emerge Ortho)

Park Features:

• rope climbing structure, covered plastic slide, separate play structure for smaller, infant swing, regular swings, rocker, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: partially
• Ground Surface: rubber
• Restrooms: no
• Recommended Age: 2+

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JACKSON PARK ALL INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND

801 4th Avenue East, Hendersonville NC

Playground 1 of 3 at Jackson Park

Park Features:

• ADA ramps, covered slides, uncovered slides, merry go round, climbing hill, exercise stations, concrete track, musical instrument stations, regular swings, parent and baby swing, ADA swing, and baby bucket swing. Sail shades for shade.
• Fenced: yes
• Ground Surface: rubber surrounded by pavement
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 3+

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JACKSON PARK “MIRACLE PLAYGROUND”

801 4th Avenue East, Hendersonville NC

Playground 2 of 3 at Jackson Park

Park Features:

• regular swings, two plastic slides, a climbing structure, play panels, and a playground telephone. This playground is tucked back into the trees across the driveway from the all inclusive playground, and includes lots of shade, picnic tables, grills, and benches.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: sand and mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 2-5 years

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JACKSON PARK

801 4th Avenue East, Hendersonville NC

Playground 3 of 3 at Jackson Park

Park Features:

• regular swings, baby bucket swing, and an ADA swing, and climbing structure with a side by side plastic slide. There is also a large grassy field adjacent to the playground with a picnic table to sit at while you watch your child play.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 3+

JAKE RUSHER PARK

160 Sycamore Drive Arden, NC 28704

(behind Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack in the Royal Pines neighborhood in Arden)

Park Features:

• wooden playground with a tire swing, regular swings, infant swings, covered plastic slide, uncovered plastic slides, separate toddler section, sand pit, bridges, tunnels, monkey bars, mini stage with audience bleachers, hidden picture game at the play structure, climbing rope, nearby basketball court, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 3+

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JOHNNY APPLESEED INDOOR PLAYGROUND AT JETER MOUNTAIN FARM

1126 Jeter Mountain Road, Hendersonville, NC

Open seasonally (Opens for the 2023 season on July 15th

Park Features:

• This 6000 square foot indoor playground includes tractor tire trampolines, haystack mountain to climb on, with a tunnel to climb through, John Deere inspired tractor play structure to climb and slide down, basketball hoop shooting area, and play houses. It is indoors, with the doors along the front wall open, creating an open-air atmosphere, but fully covered. The coffee shop overlooks the playground, so you can conveniently grab a hard cider, latte or cider slushie to enjoy while your littles play!
• Fenced: enclosed
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age:

JUMP AROUND BOUNCE HOUSE INDOOR PLAYGROUND

228B Muse Business Park, Waynesville, NC

Limited hours (currently Saturdays 11:00am-4:00pm. they typically expand these hours for winter). Admission prices apply.

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Playground Features:

• Jump Around Bounce House offers a fun indoor place to bounce on your choice of several inflatable bounce houses.
• Seats are available for parents to sit in and watch their kids play.
• Recommended Age: 3+

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KATE’S & PETE’S PARK

Library Road Fletcher, NC 29732

(Next to the Fletcher Library)

Park Features:

• several climbing structures, balancing features, uncovered plastic slides, nearby paved walking trail, small picnic shelter, green open space, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes (inside the library)
• Recommended Age: 3+

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KENILWORTH PARK PLAYGROUND

79 Wyoming Rd Asheville, NC 28803

Park Features:

• bridges, tunnels, monkey bars, uncovered plastic slides, separate section for toddlers, infant swings, regular swings, nearby soccer field, nearby basketball court, sand pit to play in, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes

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LAKE JULIAN PARK

406 Overlook Extension Arden, NC 28704

Park Features:

• climbing structures, pirate ship play structure, uncovered plastic slide, instrument garden, gaga ball pit, shade from canopies over the slide area, wheelchair swing, baby swings, regular swings, parent with baby swing, merry go round, sandbox with two excavators, three rocking animals. nearby sandy volleyball court, nearby picnic pavilion, nearby lake with ducks to feed, nearby lake to paddle boat (available for rent, or launch a personal watercraft (non gas powered), nearby exercise equipment, and picnic tables.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch and sand
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 2+

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LAKE LOUISE PLAYGROUND

Lake Louise Drive, Weaverville

Park Features:

• Slides, swings, climbing rope, climbing structures, bridge, Lake, walking trail around lake, small waterfall covered picnic area, benches by the water, picnic tables, exercise equipment, catch and release fishing allowed during the day. Just a short walk across the street and down a little trail is a dam-created waterfall with an old water wheel and a small creek. Bring your cameras because Lake Louise has an abundance of ducks, geese and turtles, and the water wheel and waterfall are straight out of an old-timey painting.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes

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LAUNCH ASHEVILLE INDOOR PARK

24 Walden Dr, Arden, NC

Hours vary. Admission rates apply.

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Park Features:

• Indoor Sports, Ninja Course, Krave Restaurant, Arcade, Virtual Reality, Rock Climbing Wall, Launch Pad, Dodgeball, Basketball, Knockout, Tumble Tracks, Trampoline Courts
• Fenced: Enclosed indoors
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended age: 

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LEAH CHILES PARK

129 Lakewood Pkwy Asheville, NC 28803

Park Features:

• covered plastic slide, 2 swings (1 regular and 1 bucket infant), a nearby basketball court, and picnic tables
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: rubber
• Restrooms: no
• Recommended age: 3+

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MAGNOLIA PARK PLAYGROUND

51 Magnolia Avenue Asheville NC 28801

Park Features

• a cool futuristic looking neighborhood playground with climbing structures leading up to “pods” with slides (one taller and one shorter), a rope ladder, surrounded by a walking track, with a nearby set of swings, a basketball court, benches, picnic tables, and concrete blocks to sit on. 
• Fenced: mostly (opening at the front and side – no gates)
• Ground Surface: rubber surrounded by a concrete track
• Restrooms: no
• Recommended Age: 3+

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MALVERN HILLS PLAYGROUND

75 Rumbough Place Asheville, NC 28806

Park Features:

• swings (regular, bucket, and infant), monkey bars, spiral uncovered plastic slide, sand pit, bench seating for parents to sit on while watching their kids play, nearby paved trails, basketball court, tennis court, picnic pavilion with picnic tables and grills, and a small creek with a bridge to cross. 
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes (closed in Winter)
• Recommended Age: 3+

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PARK

50 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Asheville, NC 28801

Park Features:

• large climbing structure, spring mounted balance boards, spinning structures, and a sand pit, a life sized statue of Martin Luther King Jr to greet you upon arrival, along with a lighted ballfield with a scoreboard, courtyard plaza, picnic tables, concession stand, and off-street parking
• Fenced: partially fenced (no gate)
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes (close during winter)
• Recommended Age: 5+

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MILLS RIVER PARK

124 Town Center Drive, Mills River, NC

Park Features:

• swings, slides, a climbing structure, a fort and a covered picnic area. A nearby basketball court, tennis court, athletic fields, walking trail to the river. 
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 3+

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MOUNTAINSIDE PARK

55 Hunt Hill Pl Asheville, NC 28801

(next to Memorial Stadium above McCormick Baseball Field)

Park Features:

• multiple uncovered plastic slides, swinging bridge, monkey bars, climbing walls, multiple swings (2 regular, and 2 bucket), with a nearby soccer field and bleachers to climb (the view from the top of the Asheville Tourists ballfield below is AMAZING!)
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: no
• Recommended Age: 3+

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MOUNTAIN PLAY LODGE INDOOR PLAYGROUND

3389 Sweeten Creek Rd Arden, NC 28704

Hours vary. Admission rates apply.

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Indoor Play and Party Center, ideal for children aged 12 and younger. Jungle Gyms, Large Scale Playhouses & Themed Foam Sculptures. Separate area for toddlers.

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MURPHY-OAKLEY PARK

715 Fairview Road Asheville, NC 28803

(next door to the Oakley/South Asheville Library)

Park Features:

• multiple climbing structures, multiple uncovered plastic slides, monkey vars, swings (regular, bucket infant, and reclining baby), a nearby covered pavilion with plenty of picnic tables, tennis courts, baseball field, and basketball court
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 4+

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BRIGHT STARS LEARNING ACADEMY AT OSEGA GYMNASTICS

130 Christel Lane Arden, NC 28704

Hours vary. Admission rates apply.

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Open gym time at Bright Stars Learning Academy includes a small bounce house, a big trampoline, swings, a small ball pit, baby swings, and little trike cars. Recommended Age: 2+

 

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REC PARK PLAYGROUND

65 Gashes Creek Road Asheville, NC 28805

(next door to the WNC Nature Center)

Park Features:

• multiple slides, swings (regular, bucket infant, and reclining baby), interactive learning features, tunnel, monkey bars, sand pit, fireman’s pole, climbing dome, benches and picnic tables.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes (closed for winter)
• Recommended Age: 3+

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ROBERT LAKE PARK (aka Montreat Park)

317 Texas Road Montreat, NC 28757

Park Features:

• The park includes several separate wooden playgrounds connected by cute wooden bridges, with two streams coming together in the middle of the playground, and it’s Just. So. Pretty! Pack your little ones swimsuits and water shoes to protect their feet from the bumpy creek bed, and bring some water toys, because playing in the water here is a must do, and pack a picnic to enjoy in the covered picnic pavilion.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 3+

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ROY POPE MEMORIAL PARK (aka Avery’s Little Corner)

45 Jonestown Road Woodfin, NC 28804

Park Features:

• castle playground, cooling misters, covered sand pit, plastic dragon climbing structure, separate play area for little ones, ADA swing seat, gravel walking path, little free library,  benches, and a covered pavilion with picnic tables
• Fenced: yes
• Ground Surface: rubber
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: toddlers+

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SHILOH PARK

121 Shiloh Road Asheville, NC 28803

Park Features:

• multiple uncovered plastic slides, see saw, climbing tower, multiple swings (regular & bucket infant), built in interactive electronic games for all skill levels, nearby basketball court, baseball field, a paved path for walking/running, biking, or scootering, and gym equipment, benches and picnic tables.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes (closed during winter)
• Recommended Age: 3+

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SILVER LINE PARK

1050 Riverside Dr Woodfin, NC 28804

Park Features:

• pirate ship shaped play structure with a climbing wall, climbing rope, musical instruments, monkey bars, tunnel, disc swing, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, nearby is a section of the Woodfin Greenway/Blueway and Whitewater Wave, a platform for the nearby Craggy Line Rail Line, river access, a boat ramp, an event stage, and walking trails. Affectionately called “pirate park” by the local kid set, this new addition to the area has become a fast favorite for littles and parents alike.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: rubber and pebbles
• Restrooms: porta potties
• Recommended Age: 3+

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SPRING MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER PLAYGROUND

807 Old Fort Rd, Fairview NC 

Park Features:

• this wooden playground features a climbing wall, uncovered plastic slides, regular swings, bucket baby swing, tire swing, plastic dragon structure to play on, a nearby basketball half court, a nearby creek, community garden, outdoor exercise equipment, covered pavilion, and a small walking trail  
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: inside the community center
• Recommended Age: 3+

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STEPHENS-LEE PLAYGROUND

30 George Washington Carver Ave Asheville, NC 28801

Park Features:

• the park includes two separate playgrounds, one for toddlers that is fenced in and one for older kids that is not. TODDLER PLAYGROUND: toddler play set, swings (regular and bucket infant), plenty of room to run, and picnic tables. OLDER KID PLAYGROUND: uncovered plastic slides, monkey bars, swings (regular, bucket infant, and ADA), small playset, interactive educational displays, benches, and picnic tables, and a nearby basketball court.
• Fenced: yes and no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes (inside recreation center)
• Recommended Age: 3+

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SUNNY DAY PLAY SPACE INDOOR PLAYGROUND

36 Rosscraggon Rd Unit F Asheville, NC 28803

Hours vary. Admission rates apply.

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Developmentally appropriate activities geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers age 6 years and younger. With a gentle nod to the “nature” of our area, the space offers a modern take on nature-themed play. From their large wooden playset to their indoor kitchen set, and all the gross-motor, fine motor, and imaginative play in between, they’ve got something for everyone.

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TEMPIE AVERY MONTFORD COMMUNITY CENTER PLAYGROUND

34 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC 28801

Park Features:

• slides, large swing, climbing structures and a soft bouncy ground, basketball court, and ping pong tables
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: rubber
• Restrooms: yes (inside the community center, and outdoor restrooms open seasonally)
• Recommended Age: 3+

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BRYAN PLAYGROUND AT THE PARK AT FLAT ROCK

55 Highland Golf Drive, Flat Rock, NC

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Park Features

• Situated on 66 acres of beautiful and serene property that was formerly the Highland Lake Gold Club, this playground has unique rope structures like a rope net stretching across the top with walkways around it, a rope tunnel underneath, a rope maze, monkey bars, rock climbing wall, climbing ropes, uncovered plastic slides, a covered plastic slide, a rope suspended balance beam, separate tot lot for smaller kids with smaller slides and climbing structures and rock wall, as well as swings (regular, bucket, and parent/baby), open picnic tables, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, 1.5 miles of trails nearby, a welcome center with bathrooms, and a back “lookout deck” to take in the views of the green space, pond, and wetland with an abundance of wildlife.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 5-12yrs 

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WALTON STREET PARK

570 Oakland Road Asheville, NC 28801

Park Features:

• climbing structure, swings (regular and bucket infant), bridges, uncovered plastic slide, monkey bars, a nearby basketball court, and baseball field, covered pavilion with picnic tables, 
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: no
• Recommended Age: 3+

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WEAVER PARK

200 Murdock Ave Asheville, NC 28801

Park Features:

• multiple swings (regular, bucket infant, and ADA), multiple climbing structures, uncovered plastic slides, a covered plastic slide, bridge, rockers, sandbox, benches, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, a grill, and a nearby baseball field, basketball court, and tennis courts and a walking path.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 3+

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WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM ASHEVILLE INDOOR KID’S GYM

63 Turtle Creek Drive, Asheville, NC

Hours vary. Admission rates apply. 

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We Rock the Spectrum is a sensory-safe gym, featuring specially-designed therapy equipment to aid children with sensory processing disorders and provide a place for children of all ability levels to play and grow together, but is open to ALL. Their gym includes a zip line, zip box with slide, crash pit, trampoline, tunnel, carpet swing, hammock swing, climbing structure, bolster swing, swivel rotators, climbing mountain, rope bridge, arts & crafts area, a calming room, and more. Recommended for all ages.

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WEST ASHEVILLE PARK

198 Vermont Ave Asheville, NC 28806

Park Features:

• a cute and secluded park accessible by a flight of stairs or a wheelchair accessible ramp, with 3 different sized slides, climbing structures, swings, a small play structure for smaller kids, nearby baseball fields, and a small creek running through it, and a large pavilion with picnic tables.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch
• Restrooms: yes
• Recommended Age: 3+

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WNC NATURE CENTER

75 Gashes Creek Rd, Asheville, NC

Hours vary. Admission rates apply.

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(FREE with a library ZOOM PASS)

Park Features:

• The WNC Nature Center is home to sixty species of wild and domestic animals and hundreds of species of plants, all representative of this unique bioregion, the Southern Appalachians. Nestled amongst the trail you take to visit the habitats and exhibits, are several Nature Play areas to pause and play. From mining for gems, painting with water, climbing on a web at the Arachnid Adventure Playground, making music in the woods, climbing through a log, balancing across wooden beams, pretending to put on a play in the wooden tiered amphitheater, to sliding down a slide like an otter, you’ll find lots of opportunities for the little ones to get those wiggles out.
• Fenced: no
• Ground Surface: mulch or rubber
• Restrooms: yes

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COMING SOON: Hands On, the All Abilities Playground in Waynesville, Lake Tomahawk Playground in Black Mountain, and more!