Gateway Park Workday

RiverLink is delighted to announce plans to develop its latest public green space designed to serve cyclists, runners, and pedestrians along the French Broad River. The new Gateway Park will be constructed on Riverside Drive at the Pearson Bridge, where a sign currently marks the nearby OM Sanctuary – which donated the parcel to RiverLink in 2011. With meandering pathways and native plantings, arched gateways at both entrances and a carousel-inspired pavilion, the new park will resurrect a smaller version of the historic Riverside Park found at this location in the early 20th Century. We will work to maintain native species diversity and prepare the land for public access.

If you are interested in making an impact in the community and on the French Broad River, please join us for our recurring Gateway Park volunteer events on the third Friday of every month, from 10am-12pm, through July.   

We will meet at the public parking lot/river access behind French Broad Outfitters – 506 Pearson Bridge Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 at 10am.

RiverLink will provide all necessary tools and equipment. Closed-toed shoes are required and pants are recommended. We also recommend everyone bring a water bottle and gardening gloves if you have them, but we will also provide gloves if needed.

Please contact volunteer@riverlink.org if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!