City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day


City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day

The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 27, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 926 West Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, N.C.

City Services Affected by Memorial Day

Asheville Parks & Recreation

City parks and greenways are open on a regular schedule of 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Community centers and administrative offices are closed on Memorial Day. Riverside Cemetery offices are closed, though the cemetery is open until 8 p.m. Pools at Recreation Park and Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center are open 12-6 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. Splasheville will be open during regular operation hours 9 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Entertainment Facilities

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. The box office will be open Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets and information for all upcoming events are available at www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com.

Other facilities like the Aston Park Tennis Center, WNC Nature Center, and Municipal Golf Course will have normal operating hours on Memorial Day.

ART Bus Services

ART buses will operate on the Holiday Service schedule. For more information about riding the bus, please download the Transit app, visit the City’s Transit Maps & Schedules webpage, or stop by the ART Transit Center, 49 Coxe Avenue.

Sanitation Services

Sanitation services will be closed on Memorial Day. Trash, recycling, and brush collection will not be available on May 27. Collections will resume Tuesday through Friday with the collection day delayed by one day for all customers, except for those in the Central Business District.

Parking Services

The Parking Services customer service office will be closed on Monday, May 27, and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28.

Water Resources

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.

Public Safety

All public safety services, including police, fire, and emergency response, will operate on a normal schedule – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.



Author: HERE Asheville

HERE Asheville

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