As we move into the spring season, I want to thank our community for your continued support of our parks, programs, and facilities. Your feedback and involvement help guide the future of recreation in Waynesville, and we truly appreciate the time so many of you have taken to share your thoughts.
This is a reminder that our Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey will remain open through March 11. If you have not yet participated, we encourage you to do so. This survey is an important opportunity for residents to help shape priorities, improvements, and investments in our parks and programs for years to come. Your voice plays a vital role in ensuring we meet the needs of our growing and diverse community. We are also excited to share progress on several key projects. Construction is currently underway on the new ball fields and dog park, which will provide expanded recreational opportunities for youth, families, and pet owners alike. In addition, we have completed the new Bi-Lo Pavilion, creating another welcoming space for gatherings, events, and outdoor enjoyment. Over the coming weeks, we will be installing additional picnic tables to enhance comfort and accessibility for all visitors.
As you enjoy our beautiful parks and greenways, we kindly remind everyone to pick up after your pets. Keeping our spaces clean and safe ensures that all residents and visitors can continue to enjoy the high quality of our facilities.
Thank you again for being an engaged and supportive community. We look forward to continuing to serve you and to seeing you in our parks this season.
Sincerely,
STAFF DIRECTORY - Luke Kinsland
JBrown@wanesvillenc.gov Athletic leagues & teams,
gym, ball courts Cameron Kanetzke
CKanetzke@waynesvillenc.gov After school and other camp
March Programs
March is packed with exciting updates, opportunities, and important dates you won’t want to miss!
Counselor In Training
8 WEEK PROGRAM
June 8th - Aug 7th
Help lead younger kids in exciting summer fun and outdoor activities!
Responsibilities:
• Outbound games & activities
• Crafts & camp supplies
• Outdoor adventures
• Safety & first aid
• Leadership skills
For rising 7th Graders - 15 year olds
Contact us for more info: ckanetzke@waynesvillenc.gov | afuller@waynesvillenc.gov
Summer Camp Sign Ups
March 14
Starting at 6 AM | Rates Per Child
Resident Weekly Rate: $175
Additional Child: $90
Resident Daily Rate: $60
Non-Resident Weekly Rate: $190
Additional Child: $100
Non-Resident Daily Rate: $60
Daily rate for up to two days per week
Contact us for more info: ckanetzke@waynesvillenc.gov | afuller@waynesvillenc.gov
Waynesville Rec Center Afterschool
Sign Up Now
All camps are open to children in Pre-K through 8th grade.
Fitness Class Details
AM Spin with Wendy: Ignite your mornings with our early morning spin class! Join Wendy for challenging routines, including guided warm-ups and cool-downs. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:15 AM to 7 AM, Wendy will lead you through 45 minutes of spinning to help you strengthen your body, boost your mood, and start your day strong.
Aqua Motion: Cardio constant movement.
Aqua Tabata Aerobics: Cardio constant movement.
Beginner Spin with Wendy: Anyone interested in taking a beginner spin class.
Deep Water Aerobics: Traveling pool length with lots of cardio movement.
Hula Hoop: Fun low-impact cardio workout that burns calories, tones muscles, relieves stress and boosts mood while keeping you in the moment.
Judo: The Olympic sport.
Laura’s Interval Training: Fast aerobic exercise.
Mindful Movement: Alignment based yoga for strength, flexibility (physical & mental coordination, balance, and overall well-being. Mats are not provided.
Mindful Movement for Healthy Aging: Dynamic movement and yoga asana sequences designed to promote and enhance mobility, flexibility, agility and balance, the four key components of healthy aging.
Perfect Posture: A sharing of 6 key ingredients for having perfect posture.
Silver Sneakers Circuit: Standing cardio using bands, balls weights and chair.
Silver Sneakers Splash: Limited range of motion, low impact aerobics.
Silver Sneakers Yoga: Seated and standing poses and stretches
Spin Class: New Keiser M3i bikes are here! This is a climb & intervals class set to music with customizable intensity so everyone can enjoy a great workout. Class will last about an hour with safety, warm-up, and cool-down.
Stretch & Walk: Total body stretch & strengthen for tone and balance.
Stretch & Walk Advanced: Twice as much total body stretch & strengthen for tone and balance.
Water Intervals: Exercise by using various swimming strokes with ranges of intensity.
Wuji Qigong (The Internal Healing Art): A standing, moving practice to reset the body by releasing negative trapped energy.
Explore the Beautiful Landscape while you play a round of Disc Golf
novice classes offered sign up at the front desk walk in only, must be present to sign up
novice classes offered sign up at walk in only, must be present
Scan the code to see the entire map and rules:
March Aqatic Shedule
Lanes for lap swimming are on a first serve basis. During these programs listed below there may be limited or no lanes available. Lanes are reserved only for SMAC & water safety/Lifeguard courses & will be blocked off accordingly. Masters swim is self-led & first availability. Sharing a lane is encouraged during peak swim times If you have any questions, please contact the aquatics supervisor.
Waynesville Recreation Center Membership Rates
• Only family members that are claimed on the same taxes.
• If family includes more than four people, a charge of $15 per month per extra person (if age 10 or above) will be
• 6 visit passes will expire 6 months from the date purchased.
Healthy
A blue zones inspired cooking and nutrition series focused on building healthy habits at home. This course includes three cooking and educational sessions featuring simple, nourishing recipes from the world’s longest living cultures. The series adds a field trip to the WNC Farmers Market, where participants will explore seasonal foods and local ingredients. Celebrate National Nutrition Month by learning how mindful cooking can support long term health and well being.
Rental Information
Multipurpose Rooms
BLEACHER RENTAL
Softball Fields
Picnic Shelters
WAYNESVILLE PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN
What is a Parks & Recreation Master Plan?
A Parks & Recreation Master Plan is a long-range guide that helps our town plan for parks, trails, green spaces, community facili ties, and recreation programs over the coming years. Think of it as a road map that shows how Waynesville can best serve current residents and future generations — from playgrounds and sports fields to walking trails and natural spaces. Master plans look at existing conditions, community needs, and priorities, and recommend projects, timing, and strategies to make sure investments are smart, equitable, and sustainable.
Who is conducting Waynesville’s Master Plan?
Our Master Plan is being developed by WithersRavenel, a multidisciplinary planning and engineering firm with decades of experience helping communities like ours envision and implement parks, recreation, and open-space improvements. WithersRavenel is an employee-owned civil and community planning firm founded in 1983, with professionals in planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and public engagement working together to shape community plans and spaces.
Their Parks & Recreation planning process includes gathering data, assessing current facilities and programs, engaging res idents and stakeholders, and developing a vision and actionable recommendations that reflect what the community wants and needs.
Why Your Voice is So Important — Take the Community Survey!
A key part of the Master Plan is public input, and that’s where you come in. The survey we’ll be sharing soon is your chance to tell us what matters most to you — which parks and programs you use, what’s missing, what could be improved, and what future projects are priorities for Waynesville. Please scan the QR code below to take the survey.
Public surveys are crucial because they give planners a real, community-wide snapshot of what residents want and need. This feedback helps ensure the Master Plan doesn’t just reflect expert analysis, but also the opinions and experiences of the people who live here. Survey responses help guide decision-making, shape priorities, support grant applications, and improve transparency — ultimately leading to better parks, programs, and public spaces that reflect the community’s true needs.
Whether you’re a daily park visitor or someone who rarely uses recreational facilities — your input matters. The Master Plan’s success depends on hearing from as many voices as possible so that the final plan truly represents all corners of our community. Thank you for participating! Together, we can shape the future of parks and recreation in Waynesville for years to come.
