Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held For Temporary Dog Park

Yesterday, the City of Asheville held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new temporary Riverbend Dog Park, made possible through a partnership with HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health. 

“We understand how important these off-leash spaces are for our community’s dogs and their owners,” said Bridget Herring, City of Asheville Recovery Coordinator. “We are not only partnering to focus on fixing what was broken; rather, we are reestablishing hope of what’s possible for our community when we collectively show up with strength and purpose. The establishment of this temporary dog park in Riverbend Park is a testament to our commitment to recovery and providing vital services even as we face significant infrastructure challenges.” 

This new park is located at 100 Bleachery Blvd and is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. The park has fenced-in areas for large and small dogs. This temporary solution provides a dog park while the city works to repair the substantial damage to the Azalea Park and French Broad River Park. The temporary dog park is made possible through a scholarship from HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health.  

“For the past several months, we’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with our Western North Carolina community – repairing, rebuilding and restoring our home. We’re excited to show up for our community by bringing a safe environment to the Riverbend Dog Park for local families, friends and beloved pets to gather,” said HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health President Greg Lowe. “At HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health, our focus remains clear – finding meaningful ways to help our community thrive and creating a healthier tomorrow for us all.”