Press release from the city of Asheville:
Asheville City government offices will be closed April 2 for spring break. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday.
ART bus service
The City of Asheville ART service routes and facilities will operate on a reduced holiday schedule, which is the same as the Sunday schedule. For more route information or service alerts, visit RidetheART.com.
Parks & Recreation
City parks will be open regular hours as will the Aston Park Tennis Center, Asheville Golf Course, Asheville Skate Park and the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
Recreation and community centers are being used as Learning Pods in partnership with Asheville City Schools and are currently closed to the public.
Riverside Cemetery gates will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The cemetery office will be closed.
Emergency response and water-related issues
Water Resources staff will be available for water-related emergencies 24 hours a day over the holiday weekend. Customers can call the customer service line at 828-251-1122 to report water related emergencies, leaks, breaks, and no water calls.
All public safety services, including police, fire and emergency response, will operate according to normal schedule — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Sanitation services will not be affected by this closure as trash/recycling pickup runs Monday through Thursday.
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