As we move into February, Parks & Recreation continues to balance winter operations with steady progress on several long-term projects. Staff have been focused on maintaining facilities during colder weather while also advancing planning, budgeting, and grant-related efforts that will shape the year ahead.
Several capital projects remain in active development, including ballfield improvements and park facility upgrades. FEMA-related projects are also continuing to move forward, with budgets being finalized and bid processes forthcoming. In addition, staff are preparing and reviewing materials related to upcoming grant opportunities, including PARTF and other funding sources that support park and recreation improvements.
Staff are also beginning preparations for the upcoming summer season. Planning meetings for parents of summer camp participants are being scheduled, and recruitment efforts are underway to hire summer camp counselors to support a safe, well-staffed, and successful program.
Public engagement remains a priority as work continues on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. A public input meeting related to the Master Plan survey is scheduled for February 25th from 4:00–7:00 PM, providing community members an opportunity to share feedback and help guide future planning efforts.
The department remains focused on delivering consistent service, maintaining facilities, and positioning projects and programs for successful implementation as we move toward the spring season. Continued coordination with advisory boards and Town leadership is helping ensure priorities remain aligned with community needs.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like additional detail on any project or initiative.
Have a memorable summer with us as a summer camp counselor lead for Waynesville Parks and Rec! Join us from June 8th to August 7th creating lasting memories for everyone!
. Multiple Applicants
. $16-17/ hour
. CPR/First AID required
. SBI background check to be completed upon hiring
The Town of Waynesville is an equal opportunity employer with a mission to promote quality recreation for ALL citizens of the Waynesville area by providing resources for those who seek to improve their quality of life through recreation.
Beginning January 6
REGARDING SUMMER CAMP CIT (COUNSELORS IN TRAINING) SIGN UP DATES AND MORE!
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.
Zumba: Latin American dance movement, fast paced.
Zumba Basic: Faster than Zumba Gold.
Zumba Gold: Modified Zumba with lower intensity.
February Fitness Classes
Personal training available by appointment
6:15-7am - Spin with Wendy
6:15-7am - Spin with Wendy
8-9am - Mindful Movement for Healthy Aging*
9-10am - Stretch & Walk
9-9:45am - Deep Water Aerobics
10-11am - Silver Sneakers Yoga
10-10:45am - Aqua Motion
11-12pm - Zumba Gold
12-12:45pm - Lisa’s Interval Training
9-9:45am - Aqua Tabata Aerobics
9-10am - Silver Sneakers Circuit
10-10:45am - Silver Sneakers Splash
10-11am - Zumba Basic
11-12pm - Silver Sneakers Classic
12-12:45pm - Laura’s Interval Training
6:15-7am - Spin with Wendy
8-8:45am - Water Intervals
9-10am - Stretch & Walk
9-9:45am - Deep Water Aerobics
10-11:00am - Silver Sneakers Yoga
10-10:45pm - Aqua Motion
11am-12:00pm - Zumba Gold
12-12:45pm - Spin with Laura
8-9am - Mindful Movement for Healthy Aging*
9-9:45am - Aqua Tabata Aerobics
9-10am - Silver Sneakers Circuit
10-10:45am - Silver Sneakers Splash
10-11am - Zumba Basic
11-12pm - Silver Sneakers Classic
12-12:45pm - Laura’s Interval Training
2-3pm - Wuji Qigong
6:15-7am - Spin with Wendy
8-9am - Hula Hoop Fit with Tiffany
9-10am - Stretch & Walk
10-11am - Silver Sneakers Yoga
11-12pm - Zumba Gold
12-12:45pm - Laura’s Interval Training
5-6:30pm - Yoga*
4-6pm - Judo
5:30-6:15pm - Lisa’s Cycle
5-6:30pm - Yoga*
4-6pm - Judo
5:30-6:15pm - Lisa’s Cycle
6:30-7:15pm - Hula Hoop Fit with Tiffany
2:45-3:45pm - Wuji Qigong
1-2pm - Wuji Qigong
February Gymnasium Schedule
- 12pm
- 5:00pm
Healthy Habits
SilverSneakers Programs:
• SilverSneakers Classic
• SilverSneakers Circuit
• SilverSneakers Splash
• Silversneakers Yoga • Aqua Fitness • Indoor Cycling (Spinning) • Martial Arts
• Strength/Balance • Yoga
Waynesville Rec Center is proud to partner with SilverSneakers
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.
February Armory Schedule
WATER INTERVALS
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS FROM 11:00 AM -11:45 AM
This class is designed to exercise all the muscles in an interval setting applying free hand movement, back, breast, and side strokes with increased and timed water resistance.
Explore the Beautiful Landscape while you play a round of Disc Golf
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Februar Aqatic Shedule
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.
Pool Closure Dates & Times for Winter Swim Meets: Saturday, February 7th - ALL DAY
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.
Rental Information
Multipurpose Rooms
Softball Fields
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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.
