Press release from City of Asheville:
Asheville City government offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday.
ART bus service
ART bus service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule which is the same as the Sunday schedule. Good Friday is one of six days ART runs on a reduced holiday schedule. For more route information or service alerts, visit RidetheART.com.
Asheville Parks & Recreation
Friday, March 29 – Administrative offices and all community center buildings are closed. All parks and greenways are open 6 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday, March 31 – All community center buildings are closed. All parks and greenways are open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Outdoor features such as playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports courts adjacent to community center buildings are open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. on both days.
Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities
Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is closed, tickets to upcoming events are available at www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com
Asheville Municipal Golf Course is open, book a tee time at www.ashevillegc.com
WNC Nature Center is open, entry passes can be purchased at the gate, or in advance at https://wildwnc.org/plan-your-visit/
Sanitation
Sanitation services will not be impacted as trash/recycling pickup runs Monday through Thursday.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 a normal schedule — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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