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.

All youth sports in Jackson Park are canceled for Saturday May 17th. Special Needs Baseball, Soccer, and T-ball are canceled for today. The rain and thunderstorms have caused the fields to be wet, and the possibility of more rain this morning.

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 828-697-4884

OR PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION:

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May 2025

Tuxedo Movie Postponed to Friday June 6th 2025

JACKSON PARK - The DISC GOLF COURSE and the DOG AREA are closed until further notice.

Upper Hickory Nut Gorge Trail is closed until further notice.

The Ecusta Trail is currently no open for public use.

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Henderson County Four Seasons Senior Games and Silver Arts

Registration Dates: February 1 - March 15 >>Register Here<<

Four Seasons Senior Games/SilverArts is organized by Henderson County Parks and Recreation and is sanctioned through NC Senior Games. Participants across the State of NC enjoy participating in the LOCAL SENIOR GAMES. Those that qualify at their Local Games are invited to attend STATE FINALS in the fall. Every two years, State Finals winners can qualify to represent North Carolina at the NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES.

Senior Activities

June (Check Website for updates/changes)

Monday 2 - 2:00 @ Jackson Park Shelter 1 - Bocce

Wednesday 4 - 1:00@ Oklawaha Trail at 7th Ave. entrance - Walk (check website to make sure location hasn’t changed)

Thursday 5 - 2:00 @ Jackson Park - Croquet

Monday 9 - 1:00 @ East Flat Rock Disc Golf - Meet in parking lot

Monday 23 - 2:00 @ East Flat Rock Disc Golf - Meet in parking lot

Wednesday 25 - 1:00@ Oklawaha Trail at 7th Ave. entrance - Walk (check website to make sure location hasn’t changed)

Thursday 26 - 2:00 @ Jackson Park - Croquet

Entire Summer 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