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WAYNESVILLE

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A Letter From Your Director

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Welcome to 2026! On behalf of the Parks & Recreation Department, I am excited to share another year of programs, activities, and improvements with our community. As we begin the new year, now is the perfect time to purchase or renew your membership, explore our winter programs, and take advantage of everything our facilities have to offer. We encourage you to stay engaged and also keep an eye out for the upcoming public survey for our new Parks & Recreation Master Plan—your input will help guide the future of our parks and programs. Please see the back page of this guide for more information on the Master Plan and why your participation is so important.

Directory/Letter

Programs/Events

Fitness Class Details Fitness Classes

Gymnasium Schedule SilverSneakers

Armory Schedule

Special Event Pool Hours

Membership Rates Rental Information

Play Pickleball Here

We would like to sincerely thank our citizens for your continued support and contributions throughout 2025. Your involvement, feedback, and commitment to our parks system played a critical role as we worked to recover and rebuild following Hurricane Helene. Because of that support, 2026 will be an exciting year, with multiple park projects reaching completion and new improvements coming online across the system. We look forward to another great year serving you and your family and are grateful to be part of a community that values parks, recreation, and quality of life. Thank you for being part of our parks system—we’ll see you in the parks! Sincerely,

- Luke Kinsland

STAFF DIRECTORY Luke Kinsland, Director Phone: 828-456-2030 LKinsland@wanesvillenc.gov Budget, development, marketing + administration 2

Sabrina Caldwell, Administrative Assistant Phone: 828-456-2030 SCaldwell@wanesvillenc.gov Rec Center front desk staff

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Tim Plowman, Fitness Supervisor Phone: 828-456-2030 TPlowman@wanesvillenc.gov Exercise equipment, classes, instructors, personal training

Wesley Woodbery Acquatics Supervisor Phone: 828-456-2030 WWoodbery@wanesvillenc.gov Pool areas, lifeguards + training, swim lesson scheduling

James Brown Athletics Phone: 828-456-2030 JBrown@wanesvillenc.gov Athletic leagues & teams, ball field, gym, ball courts

Cameron Kanetzke Programs Supervisor Phone: 828-456-2030 Ckanetzke@wanesvillenc.gov After school and other camp program

January Programs The new year has arrived, and the Programs Department has a month full of opportunities for families to get involved. From free events to exciting day camps, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this January!

Back to School Camp

Waynesville Rec Center Afterschool

Summer Camp Counselor and/or Leads for Summer Camp

40 kids max Now serving 7 different Haywood Haywood County Schools are County Schools and restarting out, but we’re not. Join us for a fun-filled day to get for the new year. Sign up early to reserve your spot today! ready to head back to school with exciting games, crafts, and group activities.

Positions are now live and can be filled out on an application digitally at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/townofwaynesville-application

January 5

8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Beginning January 6

40 kids max

Youth Agility & Conditioning Training at the Waynesville Recreation Center Monday Nights January-February 2026 8 Sessions Cost: $120 for Residents, $150 for Non-Residents 3rd - 5th grade 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM 6th - 8th grade 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Boost speed, strength, and confidence with ACT. This high-energy class is designed for youth athletes of all levels to sharpen agility, endurance, coordination, and overall athletic performance. Each session will combine dynamic warm-ups, speed and footwork drills and strength-based conditioning, all built to improve power, control, and focus.

828-456-2030

wwoodbery@waynesvillenc.gov

Participants can expect upbeat coaching, competitive challenges, and team-driven motivation in every class. Whether you’re preparing for sports or just want to move better and feel stronger, ACT will help your child unlock their full athletic potential.

All camps are open to children in Pre-K through 8th grade. REC LINK • JANUARY 2026

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 Classic: Limited motion chair exercises, weights, balls, and bands. 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 everyon 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. 4

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January Fitness Classes Personal training available by appointment

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

6:15-7am - Spin with Wendy

9-10am - Stretch & Walk

8-9am - Hula Hoop Fit with Tiffany

9-9:45am - Aqua Tabata Aerobics

9-10am - Stretch & Walk

11-12pm - Zumba Gold

7:15-7:45am - Beginner Spin 8-8:45am - Water Intervals with Wendy 9-10am - Stretch & Walk 8-9am - Mindful Movement for Healthy Aging* 9-9:45am - Deep Water Aerobics 9-9:45am - Aqua Tabata Aerobics 10-11:00am - Silver Sneakers Yoga 9-10am - Silver Sneakers Circuit 10-10:45pm - Aqua Motion

8-9am - Mindful Movement for Healthy Aging*

12-12:45pm - Lisa’s Interval Training

10-10:45am - Silver Sneakers Splash

9-9:45am - Deep Water Aerobics 10-11am - Silver Sneakers Yoga 10-10:45am - Aqua Motion

10-11am - Zumba Basic 11-12pm - Silver Sneakers Classic

9-10am - Silver Sneakers Circuit 10-10:45am - Silver Sneakers Splash 10-11am - Zumba Basic

11am-12:00pm - Zumba Gold 11-12pm - Silver Sneakers Classic 12-12:45pm - Spin with Laura 12-12:45pm - Laura’s Interval Training

Friday

Saturday

10-11am - Silver Sneakers Yoga 10-10:45am - Aqua Motion 11-12pm - Zumba Gold 12-12:45pm - Laura’s Interval Training

2-3pm - Wuji Qigong

12-12:45pm - Laura’s Interval Training

2:45-3:45pm - Wuji Qigong

1-2pm - Wuji Qigong

All Fitness Classes Cancelled Thursday, January 1 & Tuesday January 20th

5-6:30pm - Yoga*

4-6pm - Judo

4-6pm - Judo 5:30-6:15pm - Lisa’s Cycle

5-6:30pm - Yoga*

5:30-6:15pm - Lisa’s Cycle 6:30-7:15pm - Hula Hoop Fit with Tiffany

*No mat provided. Please bring your own.

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January Gymnasium Schedule Waynesville Rec Center | 44 Armory St | Waynesville, NC 28786 | 828.456.9207 Find out when your favorite gym pastime is happening!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Court #1

Thursday

Friday

7am -2pm

Pickleball Class

Pickleball

2pm - 4pm

Pickleball

4pm - 5:30pm

Basketball

5:30pm - 9pm

Basketball

Patel - Volleyball

Adult Volleyball

Basketball

Haywood County Basketball

Monday Court #2

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

7am - 12pm

Basketball

Pickleball

Basketball

Pickleball

Basketball

12pm - 3pm

Basketball

Pickleball

Basketball

Pickleball

Basketball

3pm - 5:30pm

After School

5:00 - 9pm

Basketball

Smokey Mtn Volleyball Adult Volleyball

Smokey Mtn Volleyball Haywood County Basketball

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

Courts Closed January 1st th And january 20 6

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Saturday Pickleball 8am - 5pm

Saturday Haywood County Basketball 8am - 2pm

January Armory Schedule

Waynesville Armory | 44 Armory St | Waynesville, NC 28786 | 828.456.9207 Gymnasium FREE for Rec Center Members, ages <18 and >59, Silver Sneakers, and Renew Active Other Admissions: Residents $7 | Non-Residents $10 Rental: Residents $250 | Non-Residents: $275 Adult Athletics: Volleyball

Basketball

Pickleball

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

7am - 9am

Pickleball - Experts

Pickleball - All Levels

9am - 12pm

Pickleball - All Levels

1pm - 3pm

Cleaning

Cornhole

Cleaning

Cornhole

Cleaning

4pm - 5pm

Basketball

Pickleball - All Levels

Basketball

Pickleball - All Levels

Basketball

5pm - 8pm

Closed

Pickleball - All Levels

Closed

Pickleball - All Levels

Closed

Gymnasium

Friday

Saturday

CLOSED

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

7am - 12pm

Senior Nutrition $2

12pm - 4pm

Duplicate Bridge $2

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Open $5

CLOSED

Cafeteria

Pottery Studio

8am - 5pm

Friday

Saturday

CLOSED

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Healthy Habits “New Year New Blue”

A Blue Zone Inspired Winter Cooking Series Rec Center Kitchen Thursdays, January 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm $60

As winter settles in and a new year begins, turn your focus toward renewal, health, and home. Our Blue Zones inspired winter cooking series will help you create simple, nourishing recipes drawn from the world’s longest-living cultures. Together, we’ll explore hearty, seasonal ingredients and mindful cooking techniques that make healthy eating both comforting and sustainable. Start the year by discovering how wholesome winter meals can bring warmth, connection, and lasting well-being to your kitchen.

Explore the Beautiful Landscape while you play a round of Disc Golf 8

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Januar 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.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM LANES 1-8 OPEN

Friday

Saturday

7:00 AM - 3:15 PM LANES 1-8 OPEN

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM LANES 7-8 OPEN 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM SMAC OCCUPY LANES 1-6

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM DEEP WATER AEROBICS

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM AQUA AEROBICS

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM DEEP WATER AEROBICS

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM AQUA MOTION

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM SILVER SNEAKER SPLASH

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM AQUA MOTION

11:00 AM - 3:15 PM LANES 1-8 OPEN

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM AQUA AEROBICS

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM LANES 1-5 OPEN

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM SILVER SNEAKER SPLASH Pool Closure Dates & Times for Winter Swim Meets: Friday, January 9th at 3:30 PM

3:15 PM - 7:00 PM SMAC OCCUPY LANES 1-6 3:15 PM - 7:30 PM LANES 7-8 OPEN WATERPARK CLOSED

3:30 PM - 7:30 PM WATERPARK

11:30 AM - 4:00 PM WATERPARK

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Waynesville Recreation Center

Membership Rates Membership Category: Daily Family (Max 4 Members)

Family (Max 2 Members)

Individual Adult

Individual Youth

6 Visits

$30

$140

$20

$85

$15

$65

$12

$45

$10

$35

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Quarterly

6 Months

Res / Non-Res

$90 / $100

Res / Non-Res

$230 / $240

Res / Non-Res

$80 / $90

$180 / $190

Res / Non-Res

$60 / $70

Res / Non-Res

Or full time student (with valid ID), senior 60+, retired military, & people with disabilities

Individual Child (Ages 5—11)

Monthly

$45 / $55

Res / Non-Res

$40 / $50

$135 / $145

Res / Non-Res

$90 / $100

Res / Non-Res

$75 / $85

$435 / $450

Yearly Res / Non-Res

$840 / $885

$72.5 mo. / $75 mo.

$70 mo. / $73.75 mo.

Res / Non-Res

$57.5 mo. / $60 mo.

$53.75 mo. / $57.5 mo

$345 / $360

Res / Non-Res

$255 / $270

$42.5 mo. / $45 mo.

Res / Non-Res

$165 / $180

$27.5 mo. / $30 mo.

Res / Non-Res

$135 / $150

$22.5 mo. / $25 mo.

$645/ $690

Res / Non-Res

$465 / $495

$38.75 mo. / $41.25 mo.

Res / Non-Res

$300 / $315

$25 mo. / $26.25 mo.

Res / Non-Res

$225 / $240

$18.75 mo. / $20 mo.

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 added to fee. 6 visit passes will expire 6 months from the date purchased.

Hours of Operation Days

Monday-Friday Saturday

Hours

6 am—9 pm 8 am—5 pm

Pool & Sauna Hours Large Pool:

Monday-Friday 7 to 11 am 11 am to 7:30 pm 3:30 to 7:30 pm Saturday 8 am—3:30 pm

Lap Swim ONLY Recreational swimming Only 1 to 2 lanes open Lap & Rec Swim

Other Fees: Individual Spectator (5-99): $5 Children (0-4 yrs): $3 Pickleball Punch Pass 10 visits: $50

Children age 4 and under must be accompanied in the water with a paying adult at all times

New Year, New You.

We offer plenty of membership options. Choose from daily, monthly, and yearly rates. Scan the QR code to view our current pricing: 10

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Rental Information MULTIPURPOSE ROOMS Item

Multipurpose Rooms

Rates include up to 2 hours of use Res / Non-Res

Item Res / Non Res Capacity _____ One Multipurpose Room (B) $85 / $105 One_____ Multipurpose Room (B)plus $85Room / $105 A Kitchen _____ plus Kitchen + RoomKitchen A $165two / $185rooms _____ Cafeteria Kitchen + two rooms $240 / $260 Cafeteria $125 / $175

PICNIC SHELTERS Item

Item

58 / $185 $165 $240 58 / $260 $125 130 / $175 125

Location 58 WRC 58 130 WRC 125 WRC Armory

GREENSPACE OR PARK (No shelter) Location

Capacity Res / Non Res Rentable Please indicate the location 0-50 for $150 / $175 WRC WRC signs for the event are prohibited Advertising two hours51-100 at a time. $225 / $250 Info WRC

Armory Contract rental priced by activity

101+

$275 / $300

BASE CAMP ON THE GO FESTIVAL FEES Choose 8am to noon -OR- 1 to 5pm time slot Picnic Shelters Capacity / Rate Location Res / Non-Res Location Res / Non Res Up to 50 participants - $150 per hour

East Street Park EastEast Street Street Shelter ShelterEast Street Park Vance Street Shelter Vance Street Park Vance Street Shelter Vance Street Park Chestnut Park Shelter Chestnut Park Shelter Chestnut ParkChestnut Park Obama-King Park Shelter Obama-King Park Obama-King Park Shelter Obama-King Park

SOFTBALL FIELD Item Item

Capacity

$100 / $125 $100 / $125 $100 / $125 $100 / $125

Rentable for the following $100 / 51$125 to 100 participants - $250 per hour blocks of time: $100 / 101+ $125 participants - $300 per hour 8 am to 12 noon / 1 to 5 pm $100 / $125 Rates include a 2 hour minimum with a $300 refundable damage deposit. Renter responsible for $100 / $125 additional fees if crowd exceeds the expected number.

BLEACHER RENTAL

Softball Fields

All day rateCostNight only rateRes / Non-Res Location for all day:

_____ Vance Street Vance Street Field $225Field / $250

sets (5night rows foronly: 24 hours) Res:/ $150; Non Res: $175 Cost1-2per Res Non-Res Location $225 / $250 $125 / $150 Vance Street Park 3-4 sets (5 rows for 24 hours) Res: $250; Non Res: $275 $125 / $150 Vance Street Park

GYMNASIUM

POOL PARTIES Gymnasium

Item Space Res / Non-Res Capacity Location Headcount Res / Non Res Rentable for the following blocks of time: _____ WRC Gym Half of gym $125 / $150 354 WRC Item Res / Non Res Capacity Location Up to 20 $140 / $160 10 am to 12 noon / Rates 1 toinclude 3 pma 2 /hour 4 time to 6block. pm _____ WRC Gym Full gym $165 / $220 709 WRC 1/2 of_____ WRC GymCustom Rental $125 / $150 354 WRC Choose from: Per Estimate $275 / $325 21 - 30WRC $160 / $180 Full _____ WRC Gym Old Armory $165Gym / $220Full gym $250 709 / $275 WRC300 (applicable to the building operating |hours Armory 11:30am-1:30pm | 1:30pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-5:30pm 31 - 40 $180 / $200 for that day) (maximum for 24 hour period) Custom Rental $275 / $325 varies WRC (applicable to operating hours) 41 - 50 $200 / $220 _____ Table Rental $7125per table Cafeteria $125 / $175 Armory Rates include a 2 hour time block during our operating hours: Greenspace or Park (no shelter) 10am-noon, 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm • Please indicate the location on the other side. Res / Non—Res • Advertising signs for the event are not permitted in the 0-50 $150 / $175 park. 51-100 $225 / $250 • Contract rental priced by activity 101+ $275 / $300

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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 facilities, 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 residents 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. 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.

Stay Tuned — Survey Coming Soon! Watch for the upcoming survey link in our newsletter, social media channels, and town website. We encourage you to participate and share it with your family, neighbors, and friends. Together, we can shape the future of parks and recreation in Waynesville for years to come!

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