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Owen Park Reimagined After Helene | Asheville News
Buncombe County’s revamped Owen Park plan is finally taking shape after Tropical Storm Helene’s devastation, blending two popular community concepts into one bold vision: a central hub of play and sports with nature trails, plus immersive wetland trails for eco-exploration. With over 600 residents engaged—300 at a recent meeting, 300 via surveys—the plan now includes a new river-focused fishing area, clearly marked walking loops, and connections to Warren Wilson College trails. Groundbreaking is targeted for late 2027, pending permits and terrain work. Owen Park, still one of only two county…
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