From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE — The City of Asheville on May 22 announced the partial reopening of French Broad riverfront greenways and parks — closed since Sept 27, when Tropical Storm Helene wreaked havoc on the region.

Specifically, the city stated in a May 22 press release that it “is pleased to announce the partial reopening of several popular outdoor areas and active transportation facilities,” including the following:

• Carrier Park’s picnic shelter and adjacent wetlands educational area, rolling lawn and east parking lot are open, while the west side of the park remains closed except for French Broad River Greenway)

• French Broad River Greenway is open from Hominy Creek River Park to Amboy Riverfront Park and Craven Street to French Broad River Park, while the portion within French Broad River Park to Amboy Riverfront Park remains closed).

The city added that areas remaining closed are French Broad River Park and Pearson Bridge River Access Area.