Charles D. Owen Park Project
Charles D. Owen Park Project
Charles D. Owen Park in Swannanoa was devastated by Tropical Storm Helene and has been closed since the storm due to damage – but that’s not the end of its story. The next chapter starts now, as Buncombe County Parks & Recreation partners with the community to reimagine, redesign, and rebuild Owen Park.
Explore this page to learn more about the project and find out how to get involved.
Your voice and vision are essential to the plan for Owen Park. The design process will include multiple opportunities to contribute, including in-person workshops and surveys. The first survey is live now through Wednesday, April 15. Click on the button below to participate.
Charles D. Owen Park Reimagining Survey
The damage to Charles D. Owen Park from Tropical Storm Helene was extensive. Buildings, fields, equipment, ponds, and green spaces were destroyed as the Swannanoa River swept through. The land has changed,...
Reimagining Owen Park Community Meeting
Meet with Parks & Recreation staff and project designers to learn about the project and tell us your vision for Charles D. Owen Park. Through conversations and hands-on activities, you’ll have a chance to share your history with the park, tell us your recreation needs in the present, and discuss opportunities for the future.
The event will take place in the Owen Middle School gymnasium, and Spanish-language interpretation will be available
The evening will begin with a brief presentation by Hoerr Schaudt, the design team for the project, but please feel free to drop in anytime from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by the Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance.
