Recreation Park

Recreation Park contains six asphalt tennis courts, two playgrounds (one of which is the All-Ability Playground), restrooms, a softball field, a t-ball field, skate park, dog park, soccer field, greenway and three picnic shelters. It is roughly 12 acres. 

Recreation Park has the following available for rent...

  • Softball Field
  • Picnic Shelter

Contact & Address

  • Phone: 828.456.2030
  • Fax: 828.456.2034
  • Address: 285 Vance Street, Waynesville, NC, 28786
  • Size: 12 acres

Operating Hours

Dawn until Dusk 

Rules & Guidelines for all Parks

  • The Town of Waynesville is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
  • Park users must be aware that participation in any physical activity or program could have inherent and unforeseen risks that may cause injury, harm or death.
  • Anyone taking part in a program or activity sponsored by the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department must assume the risks associated with such participation and be responsible for taking proper precautions.
  • No one under the age of 18 years may smoke on Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department property.NO alcoholic beverages, drugs, fire arms or other weapons, or gambling are allowed on Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department property.
  • Vandalism, defacing of property, loitering or use of profanity will not be tolerated. Restitution will be required for any misuse.
  • Any expression of physical or verbal abuse, or acts of intimidation, harassment, or other threatening behavior directed towards any staff member or park user will result in suspension and/or legal action.
  • Using the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department property for personal gain or profit is prohibited unless given permission by the Department.
  • All animals outside of the Pepsi Dog Park must be on a leash.
  • Animal owners must clean up after their animal.
  • Failure to adhere to these rules will result in ejection or suspension from the park.

Directions to Recreation Park from Asheville, NC

  • Take I-40 West and take Exit 27
  • Follow Highway 23/74 West to Exit 102 and turn right on to Russ Avenue (276 South)
  • Go under bridge to second red light and at light turn left on to Howell Mill Road
  • Go 1/2 mile and turn right on to Vance Street and see the Center on the left
  • Follow Vance Street until the end and turn right
  • Take an immediate right on Marshall Street and see the park on the right

Directions to Recreation Park from Sylva, NC

  • Follow 23/74 East to Exit 102A
  • Turn right on to Russ Avenue  (276 South) and go to second red light
  • Turn left on to Howell Mill Road and go 1/2 mile and turn right on Vance Street
  • Follow Vance Street until the end and turn right
  • Take an immediate right on Marshall Street and see the park on the right