In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, Asheville City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Below is a list of City services available or impacted.
ART Bus Services
The City of Asheville ART service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule Monday, Sept. 1, which is the same as the Sunday bus schedule (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m).
The Labor Day holiday is one of seven holidays throughout the calendar year that ART offers bus service. For route info, visit RideTheART.com.
Sanitation Services
- The Sanitation office will be closed Monday, Sept.1
- There will be no trash, recycling, or brush collection on Labor Day, September 1.
- The collection day for ALL customers — except for those in the Central Business District — will be one day later than normal this week, so service will run Tuesday – Friday.
- The Central Business District will be serviced on their regular Wednesday schedule.
- There will be no scrap metal or appliance collection during the week of September 1..
Anyone with a collection issue should call the Customer Service line at 828-251-1122.
Asheville Parks & Recreation
- Most parks and greenways are open on a regular schedule of 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- All areas of Azalea, French Broad River, Recreation, and Richmond Hill parks are closed
- Carrier Park’s west side and the portion of French Broad River Greenway that runs through French Broad River Park are closed
- All community centers and administrative offices are closed. Outdoor features such as playgrounds, picnic areas and sports courts adjacent to community center buildings are open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Riverside Cemetery offices are closed, but the grounds are open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Some areas are inaccessible due to Helene-related damage.
- The pool at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center opens at 10 a.m. and will close for the season at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per person.
- Splasheville in Pack Square Park is open 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
- To search events and activities, check out Asheville Parks & Recreation’s program guide in English and en español.
Entertainment & Recreational Facilities
- Asheville Muni Golf & Disc Golf: Front nine Disc Golf & Back nine Golf Course
- Open “sun up to sundown.”
- Book your tee time in advance at www.ashevillegc.com
- Book a Disc Golf reservation:https://www.ashevillegc.com/Disc/
- WNC Nature Center: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
- Purchase entry tickets at the gate, or in advance at www.wildwnc.org
- Aston Park Tennis Center: 9 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville – box office closed
- Find ticket and event info: www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com
Water
Water Resources staff will be available for water-related emergencies 24 hours a day over the holiday. Water production plants remain staffed 24-7 as is normal operational procedure. Customers can call the customer service line at 828-251-1122 to report water related emergencies, leaks, breaks and no water calls.
Emergency services
All public safety services, including police, fire and emergency response, will operate to normal schedule – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Written by the City of Asheville.