Weaver Park
Weaver Park
Project Overview
Starting in 2016, Weaver Park has received improvements including rebuilt dual-lined courts, ballfield updates, a new pedestrian bridge and enhanced accessibility on Glenn's Creek Greenway, a new playground and overall landscaping improvements. 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.
Happening Now
The latest round of park updates are wrapping up with ballfield lighting now repaired, bench installations set for early September, and finishing touches of project work scheduled.
- Staff is currently sourcing electrical contractors to run power lines to the scoreboard and restrooms.
- To correct field sightlines and dugout configurations for Little League play, pricing is being solicited for a separate fencing contract.
- Playground accessibility is also being enhanced with an order for a custom rubber ramp, which carries a 25-week lead time for delivery and installation.
- Finally, field renovations developed alongside the North Asheville Little League are targeted to start as early as October 1.
Background
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.
Over the past few years, the park has received a significant “glow up” that includes:
Upgraded Courts: Rebuilt dual-lined courts lined for tennis and pickleball with new seating, fencing, and lighting, plus a resurfaced basketball court with new goals
Significant Ballfield Improvements: New lighting, dugouts, fencing, a batting cage, a bullpen, and visitor seating
Enhanced Accessibility: Rerouted Glenn’s Creek Greenway to provide better accessibility over a new pedestrian bridge connecting both sections of the park, a new walking path, and repaved parking lots and lighting
New Amenities and Landscaping: A new playground, new picnic tables, and overall landscaping improvements
Opportunities for Input
Several years of communication and public input was important in informing the development of the most recent phase of this project, which includes ballfield and playground improvements. To determine preferred playground amenities in the most recent phase of updates to the park, the project team conducted an online survey and held two on-site events in 2024 to collect information from park users (see survey results).
For more on construction project flow, check out this article