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Lake Julian Park
What you need to know
Lake Julian Park is a Buncombe County park on the banks of 300-acre Lake Julian at 37 Lake Julian Road in Arden, just south of Asheville. Families come for fishing from the bank and the docks, paddleboat rentals, a playground, picnic areas and shelters, a disc golf course and outdoor games. The lake is a good spot for birding too, with herons, geese and ducks along the shore. The park is open every day, and hours change with the seasons, closing as early as 5 PM in December and as late as 9 PM in summer. The county also rents out spaces at the park for events, reunions and parties.
Local's Tip
Closing times shift through the year, so plan evening visits around sunset. Pack a fishing pole and a picnic, and call (828) 684-0376 to reserve a shelter.
What the locals say
South Asheville and Arden families treat it as their neighborhood lake, and plenty of local kids caught their first fish off the docks here.
What you need to know
Lake Julian Park is a Buncombe County park on the banks of 300-acre Lake Julian at 37 Lake Julian Road in Arden, just south of Asheville. Families come for fishing from the bank and the docks, paddleboat rentals, a playground, picnic areas and shelters, a disc golf course and outdoor games. The lake is a good spot for birding too, with herons, geese and ducks along the shore. The park is open every day, and hours change with the seasons, closing as early as 5 PM in December and as late as 9 PM in summer. The county also rents out spaces at the park for events, reunions and parties.
What the locals say
South Asheville and Arden families treat it as their neighborhood lake, and plenty of local kids caught their first fish off the docks here.
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