Avery County Parks and Recreation

About Us

The Mission of the Avery County Parks and Recreation Department is to help improve the quality of life for our citizens by providing low cost leisure services through safe and attractive facilities. It is the Department?s goal to offer diversified active and passive recreational programs that meet the needs and requests of our population.

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for planning and implementing youth and adult sports and activities, recreational programs for senior citizens, as well as maintaining athletic facilities and public parks, and the public swimming pool complex.

Youth athletic programs include football, basketball, baseball and soccer.

Athletic programs for adults include adult league softball.

Athletic programs are open to those who reside in Avery County. Signup deadlines are established for each program. Details for registrations and forms are available through the County Recreation Office in Newland. Contact the Recreation Office directly for complete information on programs and registration deadlines.