Henderson County Parks & Recreation

Our Mission:

To enrich the quality of life in Henderson County through parks, programs, and events that provide leisure and recreation activities to benefit Henderson County residents and visitors.

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 828-697-4884

OR PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION:

May 2026

AAC Office & Facilities will be closed on May 25th

Upper Hickory Nut Gorge Trail is closed until further notice.

Senior Games and Silver-Arts

Games to be held April and May 2026

Registration Dates: Registration extended through March 27th. Call 828-697-4884 to register.

Registration Lunch: March 4th from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Veterans Service (VFW). RSVP by February 25th by calling (828) 697-4884 or email [email protected].

Senior Activities

March

Tuesday 3 - 2:00 @AAC (708 S Grove St) -Basketball, Table Tennis and Cornhole

Thursday 5 - 2:00 @ AAC (708 S Grove St) - Basketball, Table tennis and Cornhole

Monday 10 - 2:00 @AAC (708 S Grove St) -Basketball, Table Tennis and Cornhole

Thursday 12 - 2:00 @ AAC (708 S Grove St) - Basketball, Table tennis and Cornhole

Tuesday 24 - 2:00 @ AAC (708 S Grove St) - Basketball, Table tennis and Cornhole

Thursday 26 - 2:00 @ AAC (708 S Grove St) - Basketball, Table tennis and Cornhole

April (check website for updates/changes)

Wednesday 8 - Opening Ceremony for our Senior Games and Senior Game Events begin

The 2026 North Carolina Local Senior Games will be going on during the month of May. If you are interested in participating please see our online registration. You MUST be registered by March 13th to participate. Hope to see you all out there!

If you are unable to participate please come out and help cheer on others.

May (check website for Senior Games Schedule of events)

The 2026 North Carolina Local Senior Games will be going on
during the month of May.

Tuesday 26 - TBA

Thursday 28 - TBA

Entire Spring Schedule

Hiking Henderson County

Community Hiking Program

Henderson County Parks and Recreation is offering guided hiking opportunities. Join us as we safely explore, learn, and exercise! This is an inclusive program; however, the hikes will vary in difficulty.

This is a FREE program, Register for Community Hikes