Happening Now

Update May 12, 2026: The Weaver Park ballfield — including the upgraded dugouts and batting cage — will officially open for use on Wednesday, May 13.

While the ballfield is ready for play, work is still ongoing in other areas of the park:

• Bull Pen: Work continues in this area, and it is not quite ready for public use.

• Walking Path: Grading and surfacing are receiving final touches.

• Playground: New equipment is installed, but we are completing final safety features and landscaping before it can open to the public.

• Restrooms: Public restrooms are currently closed due to an electricity issue and will re-open as soon as we can turn the lights on. A portajon will be available until that time.

While the ballfield, basketball court, and pickleball-tennis courts are open, we ask that you DO NOT enter the remaining areas.

The latest Weaver Park investments are a tangible reflection of Asheville Parks & Recreation's dedication to youth development, providing an upgraded ballfield and playground where Asheville’s children can build confidence and reach their full potential. By revitalizing these essential spaces, we strengthen our long-term commitment to fostering healthy, active lifestyles and leadership skills through competitive sports and shared community play.

Explore During the Temporary Closure

• Nearby APR Playgrounds

  • Magnolia Park on 51 Magnolia Ave.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Park on 50 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

  • Mountainside Park on 55 Hunt Hill Pl.

  • Stephens-Lee Community Center on 30 George Washington Carver Ave.

  • Tempie Avery Montford Community Center on 34 Pearson Dr.

• Nearby APR Ballfields

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Park on 50 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

  • Montford Park on 345 Montford Ave.

  • Tempie Avery Montford Community Center on 34 Pearson Dr.

• Nearby APR Basketball Courts

  • Magnolia Park on 51 Magnolia Ave.

  • Stephens-Lee Community Center on 30 George Washington Carver Ave.

  • Tempie Avery Montford Community Center on 34 Pearson Dr.

• Nearby APR Paved Walking Areas

  • Glenn’s Creek Greenway

  • Reed Creek Greenway

  • Memorial Stadium on 32 Buchanan Pl.

  • Mountainside Park on 55 Hunt Hill Pl.

• Visit ashevillenc.gov/locations for a list of all APR locations

Completed

• New ballfield lighting

• Dual-lined tennis and pickleball courts rebuilt and new seating, fencing, and lighting installed

• Basketball court resurfaced and new goals installed

• Parking lots repaved

• Glenn’s Creek Greenway rerouted to provide better accessibility over a new pedestrian bridge connecting both sections of the park

Background

The City of Asheville is committed to providing high-quality and fun park experiences for users and neighbors with a focus on improving safety, reducing routine maintenance, and enhancing accessibility. It is anticipated that the full Weaver Park project will include rebuilding the racquet sports courts, resurfacing the basketball court, replacing the park bridge, improving the parking lots, landscaping, and installing new park lighting.

Current Weaver Park investments underway:

• New playground and picnic tables

• New walking path

• Significant ballfield improvements including new dugouts, fencing, a batting cage, a bullpen, and visitor seating

Opportunities for Input

• The community engagement phase is complete.  APR met with current and potential park users to determine best future uses of the space. Prior to the phase that includes playground replacement and ballfield improvements, improvements included rebuilding the racquet sports courts, resurfacing the basketball court, replacing the park bridge, improving the parking lots, landscaping, and installing new park lighting.

• For more on construction project flow, check out this article

Useful Links

• Weaver Park history