Asheville Recreation Park — Attraction in Asheville

When I was a kid Rec Park was the place to be with carousels, bumper cars and games. Now it's not as busy except perhaps in the summertime when the pool is open. It's a great place to walk down by the river or show kids the spillway when the water is higher. The soccer fields are just next door and are always filled with kids and events. They also have swings and a jungle gym on the far end of the park. Pavilions are scattered as well with cover, charcoal grills and picnic tables....

We was having a good time just sitting on the water fishing until people started swimming in front of us, so we moved closer to the bridge then they started jumping off the bridge into the water right on top of us again so we had to stop fishing cause we didn't want anyone to get hurt so I think we will need to find us another place to fish to where swimming isn't allowed where...

Just a really cool place. I didn't know was there. It's a great way to get kids outside and walking. It's a nice nature walk, but lack snacks or drink spots. Also the petting zoo is a few goats and a couple donkeys who have a beware of biting sign. They should get some rabbits or chickens. At least that'd be a bit more...