Reserve The Pavilion.
The Pavilion at Bent Creek Community Park
When you book the pavilion you are supporting the community; rental fees are vital for maintaining the park.
This charming park pavilion is perfect for birthday parties, graduations, family reunions, weddings and company events. This is an approximately 1200 sq ft covered pavilion. It is one level with a brick patio on the back and pea gravel in front with a fire pit. Ample parking in parking lot. Guests will have access to six picnic tables, grill, and outdoor fireplace (non-functional). There is water and electricity, trash/recycling and one port-a-john. As of fall 2022, a $10 fee will be added to cover administration costs, and to ensure a donation goes to the park (it covers the fees we pay to maintain safety and availability of resources).
For an additional fee, guests can also have access to a 1 acre lower lawn for outdoor events. It is perfect for yoga classes, fitness training, ball games, and small weddings. Guests have also hosted music events, trail races, and Asheville Cyclocross.
All other park facilities and amenities remain open to the public during rental.
Groups of 10-30 are preferred in the covered area and up to 100 total are permitted if specified. The pavilion rental fees are vital for maintaining the park, so when you book the pavilion you are supporting the community!
The pavilion is located in the Bent Creek Neighborhood on 125 Idlewood Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 just off Pole Creasman. It is a 15 minute drive from downtown Asheville, just 5 minutes from the Asheville Outlets, and conveniently located to Bent Creek Experimental Forest. The outdoor space is also located right next to a mountain biking trail that links to Rice Pinnacle and several other trails.
Who can reserve the pavilion?
All reservations must be made through the referral of a resident of the Bent Creek Community. To reserve the pavilion, you need to live here OR you will need to have a community resident who is willing to allow you to use their name.
$35 for 3hrs - Bent Creek Community Resident Personal Party or Non-Profits
$85 for 3hrs - Non-residents or For-Profit Organizations
Monthly donors receive 1 Free pavilion rental per year. Kindly remind us under “type of reservation” when reserving if you are a monthly donor.
How do I reserve the pavilion?
1. Check Availability Check our park calendar to select and available date. We will confirm the date prior to payment.
2. Read the Bent Creek Community Park Pavilion Reservation Agreement these are the Buncombe County park rules and pavilion use guidelines which you are agreeing to by submitting a request to rent the pavilion.
3. Fill out the Pavilion Rental Request Form. To ensure availability, reservations are recommended. Donations are used to support the park. All other park facilities and amenities remain open to the public during rental. We will notify you as soon as possible to confirm the date and time is available. Please do let us confirm availability before submitting payment.
4. Payment Method.
WAIT!! After confirmation of availability, (please respect our volunteer time) – a prompt payment is very much appreciated!
OR - Pay by check: Make check payable to: Asheville GreenWorks and mail or drop off to 322 Donnybrook Ct., Asheville, NC 28806 Please make sure to write “BC Pavilion Rental” in notes.
5. Forward your PayPal payment email receipt to bentcreekpark.org@gmail.com You will be added to the calendar when payment is received. Check calendar to confirm.
For questions or concerns you can email bentcreekpark.org@gmail.com
Wedding Information
From time to time neighbors want to rent the park for weddings. More information can be found here.