Recreation and Parks
recreation@townofblackmountain.org
101 Carver Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)669-2052, Fax (828)669-0731

Jim Orr - Director
Black Mountain Recreation and Parks...
A Living Legacy...Preservation, Recreation, Quality of Life!

The Black Mountain community places a strong emphasis on the provision of quality recreation and parks services. The beautiful natural environment of the surrounding mountains provide the perfect backdrop for the year-round recreational opportunities. In an effort to carry out their mission and to provide for the enhancement of mountain living, the Black Mountain Recreation and Parks Department provides a variety of recreation and leisure activities, special events, facilities and parks that contribute to health, fitness, relaxation, enjoyment and community fellowship for the citizens of the Town of Black Mountain, neighboring communities and visitors to our town. Recreational pursuits are important to our community's quality of life. With a staff of six full-time employees and a number of seasonal employees/volunteers, we endeavor to provide recreational opportunities that are second to none. We hope you enjoy our parks and facilities!

Recreation Department Facility Mailing Addresses and Telephone Numbers
Administration
101 Carver Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711
669-2052 or 669-5213

Carver Community Center
101 Carver Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711
669-5213

Lakeview Senior Center
401 S. Laurel Circle Dr., Black Mountain, NC 28711
Mail: 101 Carver Ave., Black Mountain, NC 28711
669-8610
Nutrition Site: 669-2035

Park & Facility Maintenance
Bird Inman Lane
Mail: 101 Carver Ave., Black Mountain, NC 28711
669-5382

Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is comprised of appointed residents and guides Black Mountain Recreation and Parks. Commission meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Public Safety Building Board Room. The meetings are open to the public.

Parks and Recreation - The Benefits are Endless...™

Parks & Community Centers

Our recreational facilities offer a wide array of programs and other recreational opportunities. Listed below are the facilities together with the programs/course offerings/recreational opportunities that can be found at each.

Some of the facilities are available for private party rental: These include, Lakeview Clubhouse - both upstairs and downstairs, the covered pavilion, pool and the Grey Eagle Indoor Center. To inquire about these rentals opportunities contact: 669-2052 or 669-5213

1. Lake Tomahawk Park
401 S. Laurel Circle Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8610
Facilities: Jimmie McSwain Tennis Facility, Walking/Jogging Path (.55 miles), Playground, Picnic Areas, Community Garden, Covered Picnic Pavilion, Gazebo, Horseshoe Pits, Fishing Piers, Boating (no motors), Outdoor Performance Stage

Lake Tomahawk Park includes:
Lakeview Senior Center
Course Offerings: Senior Fitness, Daily Lunch, The "Van Clan" Day Trips, Bridge, Canasta, Backgammon, Billiards, Arts & Crafts, Black Mountain Book Club, Wood Carving Club, Swannanoa Valley Quilters Guild, Facility Rentals
 

Black Mountain Swimming Pool
(828)669-7136
Course Offerings: Seasonal Pool, Daily Swimming, Swimming Lessons, Pool Rentals

2. Cragmont Park
Cragmont Road at Swannanoa Avenue
Facilities: John Talmage Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Ball Field

3. Carver Community Center
101 Carver Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-2052 or (828) 669-5213
Facilities: Recreation and Parks Administrative Offices, Classrooms/Program Space, Meeting Facilities, Beach Volleyball Court, Basketball Court, Picnic Area
Course Offerings: Gymnastics, Karate, Asheville-Buncombe Technical College Adult G.E.D. Program, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, Western Style Square Dance, Handywoman Class, Nordic Walking, Toddler Time, Pottery, Tai Chi, Weight Watchers.

4. Black Mountain Recreation Park
Blue Ridge Road at Recreation Park Drive
Facilities: Four Lighted Ball Fields, Multi-Purpose Field, Walking/Jogging Path, Oaks Trail, Picnic Areas, Fishing Platform, 9-Hole Disk Golf Course

5. River Walk Park & Dog Exercise Area
Behind Bi-Lo shopping center on NC #9 South
Picnic Tables, Green Space, Fishing (Swannanoa River), Walking Path and Dog Park

6. Grey Eagle Arena
17 White Pine Drive  (Blue Ridge Road and White Pine Drive)
Facility: Indoor Multipurpose Arena, Picnicking
Program offerings:  Soccer, Dodgeball, Birthday party rentals, Practice rentals, Ultimate Frisbee clinics

7. Black Mountain Community Garden
Located below Grey Eagle Arena adjacent the Swannanoa River. 
Forty raised beds plots 5’ X 50’ are available for an annual fee for your own garden plot, or volunteer to raise vegetables for local food banks.

Leagues:

Youth Basketball

Adult Softball (Fall & Spring)

Adult Dodge-ball

Special Events

Black Mountain Recreation and Parks is known for and prides itself on offering an extensive variety of year-round special event recreational opportunities. Listed below are a number of the events that are sponsored in the community at various times throughout the year. We encourage you to take the time to participate in one of these events or, if you are choosing to visit the community, time that visit with one of these special events. We believe that you will find your visit to Black Mountain that much more enjoyable if you can participate in one of the community-wide events.

Black Poetry Day  October 17 

Children from toddlers through 5th graders enjoy a Halloween Carnival (click here) each year on a Saturday evening before Halloween. Games, prizes, refreshments and treats for all. This year will feature a Haunted Trail (click here) at recreation parks on Friday 27th from 8 to 9:30 - Admission is $2

Luminaries encircle Lake Tomahawk at the annual Circle of Lights program. On the first Saturday in December families enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, entertainment and refreshments, plus a visit from Santa.

Runs
Runners enjoy an annual Valentine Run on the Sunday before Valentine's Day. This 5 K and Youth Mile event starts at Black Mountain Recreation Park. Fee charged.
Staff

Links:
Black Mountain Tennis
Black Mountain Arts
The Valley Runners
Owen District Youth Football League