Open Space Bonds fund 221 acres of recreation space and 14 miles of trails

Buncombe County Commissioners have approved $3,626,262 for six passive recreation projects, funded through the $30 million Open Space Bond passed by voters in 2022.

During its Tuesday, Nov. 18 meeting, commissioners awarded funding per the recommendations of the Passive Recreation Lands Subcommittee, which guides Open Space Bond spending.

Approved projects include:

• Riverside Park - Town of Woodfin | $2,134,804
• Worx Community Forest Trail Development - Camp Grier | $687,500
• Hominy Creek Greenway - Asheville Greenworks/Friends of Hominy Creek | $326,174
• Gateway Park - RiverLink | $200,000
• Improving Public Access & Use of Lands - Warren Wilson College | $150,000
• Haw Creek Park Greenway - Haw Creek Community Association | $127,784

Once finished, the projects will create 221 acres of new public recreation space and 14 miles of trails and multi-use paths. You can keep up with Open Space Bond spending with the county’s interactive dashboard.