Buncombe County has closed on the purchase of the 342-acre Deaverview Mountain property, paving the way for the county and Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy to preserve the land and create Buncombe County’s largest public park.
The project will expand access to green space on Asheville’s west side while protecting a significant stretch of mountain landscape. The property includes a 3,118-foot peak, open space with sweeping 180-degree views of the French Broad River Valley, and 16 headwater streams. Plans for the park could include passive recreation, hiking trails, and opportunities for outdoor education.
The majority of funding came from two grants: the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant and the NC Land and Water Grant.
With the deal officially done, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is preparing the next step, putting out a Request for Qualifications to find a team to design the park. The project will roll out in phases, with the first round of design work expected to kick off this summer.
