Black Mountain Parks: On-going commitment to restoration and resiliency
Since Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina in September 2024, communities like Black Mountain have been working diligently to restore natural spaces for the enjoyment of locals and visitors as well as bolster infrastructure to help reduce future flooding impacts.
Volunteers at Veterans Park, 2025
Today the Town of Black Mountain announced it was awarded $1,650,000 through the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Flood Resiliency Blueprint Program to advance a major flood mitigation and green infrastructure project at Veterans Park. The project supports flood risk reduction, ecological restoration, and long-term resilience within the French Broad River Basin.
“This investment represents an important step toward protecting residents, public facilities, and natural resources from future flooding,” said Jessica Trotman, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Black Mountain. “Veterans Park has long been recognized as a critical area for flood mitigation, and this project will allow us to move forward with solutions that work with nature while strengthening community resilience.”
We are open! Town of Black Mountain parks
Veterans Park encompasses 27.2 acres and provides access to the Grey Eagle Arena, Dr. John Wilson Community Garden, and the Monarch Waystation. It’s an important hub in Black Mountain’s parks system. There are several other parks that are fully or partially open that you can also enjoy during your visit.
This is a status update as of 1-15-2026:
Black Mountain Golf Course
BACK NINE AND PRO SHOP ARE OPEN
15 Ross Drive
Cragmont Park
PARTIALLY OPEN
105 Swannanoa Avenue
The tennis courts are open and usable. The walking path still needs to be repaired, but the open field is accessible.
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden
OPEN
99 White Pine Drive
Flat Creek Greenway
CLOSED FOR REPAIRS
The first section from Charlotte Street to the footbridge remains usable, but all other portions should not be accessed.
Grey Eagle Indoor Soccer Facility
OPEN
17 White Pine Drive
Lake Tomahawk Park
OPEN
401 Laurel Circle Drive
Lakeview Center
CLOSED FOR REPAIRS
Oaks Trail
CLOSED FOR REPAIRS
Riverwalk Dog Park
FENCED-IN PLAY AREA OPEN
Town Square
OPEN
106 Montreat Road (NC-9)
Veterans Park
PARTIALLY REOPENED
10 Veterans Park Drive
The south side of Veterans Park and the baseball fields are open, but the north side is closed for repairs.
Black Mountain Golf Course back nine, June 2025
We are open! North Carolina state and national parks
There are many gorgeous, natural places to visit near Black Mountain that are open and ready for you to explore. Refer to North Carolina’s State Park interactive map to check on a specific state park or trail.
The Blue Ridge Parkway, which is overseen by the National Parks Service, is open in our region. Click to view an interactive map.
We also like AllTrails as a resource, especially their 10 Best trails and hikes in Black Mountain list.
More about the Flood Resiliency Blueprint Program and Veterans Park in Black Mountain
(from the Town of Black Mountain press release) The Flood Resiliency Blueprint Program is a statewide initiative led by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to strategically reduce flood risk across North Carolina’s river basins through data-driven planning and implementation of high-impact projects.
The Veterans Park project in Black Mountain aligns with basin-wide priorities for reducing flood risk, improving water quality, and supporting ecological health in the French Broad River watershed. The project includes multiple elements from the Town’s adopted stormwater master plan. Funding will be used to implement floodplain restoration, wetland enhancement, and nature-based infrastructure designed to reduce flooding impacts while improving environmental conditions and community amenities. Construction timelines and additional project details will be shared as the project moves into the implementation phase.
For more information about the project or the Town’s ongoing recovery and resilience initiatives, contact the Town of Black Mountain at www.townofblackmountain.org or 828-419-9300.
