Park in Buncombe, North Carolina

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Updated October 30, 2026

Bent Creek Community Park

Park

Asheville, NC

Bent Creek Community Park offers a 1,200-square-foot pavilion with power, lights, parking, eight picnic tables, and access to the lower field in Asheville.

  • Birthday parties, graduations, family reunions, and community events
  • Groups of 10 to 30 using the covered pavilion
  • Events accommodating up to 100 total attendees when specified

Amboy Road River Park

Park

Asheville, NC

Amboy Road River Park is associated with Asheville Parks & Recreation, which provides facility search, greenway information, and picnic shelter reservations.

  • People seeking information about an Asheville Parks & Recreation park
  • Visitors checking park locations and amenities through the city facility search
  • Groups seeking picnic shelter reservation information

Bent Creek River Park

Park

Asheville, NC

Bent Creek River Park offers French Broad River access, grills, and picnic tables as one of Buncombe County's seven river parks.

  • Picnicking beside the French Broad River
  • Outdoor gatherings needing grills and picnic tables
  • Visitors seeking a reservable Buncombe County river park

Blue Ridge Parkway

Park

Asheville, NC

Blue Ridge Parkway spans 469 miles, has no entrance fee, and provides a free travel-planner app with maps and trip-building tools.

  • Multi-day scenic road trips
  • Travelers planning routes through Virginia and North Carolina
  • Visitors seeking hiking trails, overlooks, waterfalls, and historic sites

Ledges Whitewater River Park

Park

Alexander, NC

Ledges Whitewater River Park provides French Broad River access, grills, and picnic tables as one of Buncombe County's seven river parks.

  • Picnicking beside the French Broad River
  • Using grills and picnic tables at a river park

The North Carolina Arboretum

Park

Asheville, NC

The North Carolina Arboretum combines a 434-acre public garden with 65 acres of cultivated gardens and more than 10 miles of trails.

  • hiking and biking among Southern Appalachian landscapes
  • visiting cultivated gardens and the Bonsai Exhibition Garden
  • family nature activities and children's citizen-science programs

Black Mountain Town Square

Park

Black Mountain, NC

Black Mountain Town Square connects businesses and community members through a chamber organized in 1923 and information about local events.

  • business membership information
  • Black Mountain community event information
  • Sourwood Festival information

Ashville Arboretum

Park

Asheville, NC

Ashville Arboretum offers 10+ miles of hiking and biking trails, 65 acres of cultivated gardens, and wheelchair loans.

  • visitors seeking botanical gardens and curated plant collections
  • hikers and bicyclists wanting more than 10 miles of trails
  • families seeking nature activities and outdoor learning

Blue Ridge Parkway

Park

Asheville, NC

Blue Ridge Parkway offers a 469-mile scenic drive with free entry, interactive maps, and a trip builder for planning stops.

  • Multi-day scenic road trips
  • Travelers planning stops by milepost
  • Hiking and outdoor adventure itineraries

Blue Ridge Parkway

Park

Barnardsville, NC

Blue Ridge Parkway spans 469 miles, has no entrance fee, and provides a free travel-planner app with optional offline maps.

  • Multi-day scenic road trips through Virginia and North Carolina
  • Travelers needing offline route and attraction information
  • Visitors planning stops by milepost

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FAQ

Which Buncombe County parks are suited to a picnic or group event?

Bent Creek Community Park has a covered pavilion with power, lights, parking, eight picnic tables, water, and a grill. Bent Creek River Park offers riverfront picnic areas with grills and tables.

Do any of these parks require reservations?

Bent Creek Community Park offers pavilion rentals, while Bent Creek River Park provides reservations and payment through the Buncombe County Parks Reservation website. Reservation fees are not provided in the available information.

Are there parks with trails and nature activities near Asheville?

The North Carolina Arboretum has more than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, cultivated gardens, guided trail walks, and environmental science workshops.

Is the Blue Ridge Parkway free to enter?

The Blue Ridge Parkway has no entrance fee, though some facilities or activities may have separate conditions. The route spans 469 miles and includes overlooks, waterfalls, trails, and historic sites.

Can I bring pets to the North Carolina Arboretum?

Pets are not allowed inside the Arboretum's buildings or Bonsai Exhibition Garden, according to the available site information.