The Dive In has closed for the afternoon due to the weather. We will reopen at ten in the morning. Thank you!
Avery Parks and Recreation
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Our mission is to develop and sustain programs that provide positive social and physical wellbeing.
Recreation sponsored Youth Sports Fees:
Basketball - K thru 8th grades boys and girls, high school boys and - $50
Football - U-8 NFL Flag - $35; U-10 Tackle - $55; U-13 Tackle $55
Cheersport - K thru 6th grades - $65
Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp, 3rd week of July, 2nd thru 8th grades boys and girls - $50
Avery Vikings Baseball Camp, 1st full week of August, K - 8th grades, - $45
Yearly physicals are required for all sports participants third grade and beyond.
06/02/2026
We had a wonderful first party of the pool season this evening, hosting Newland Elementary’s House of Reveur end of year celebration! We are excited for pool season to be in full swing!
Monday-Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: 1:30PM-5:30PM
06/01/2026
The Schultz Circle Park Playground is closed until Wednesday morning for the placement of safety mulch. No one should be on the play areas during this time. Thank you!
Due to a water outage in Newland, the pool will be temporarily closed to new patrons. When the water comes back on people will again be allowed entry.
05/28/2026
UPDATE - SOLD OUT! Thanks for your quick responses!
The following dates are still available for evening pool parties at the Dive In… June 2, June 8 and June 9. Please call the Recreation offices at 722-8266 to claim a date if you’re interested. The Dive In is closed until Monday, June 1. Thank you!
05/26/2026
Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉
Emma Harris, Yim Na Yang, Whitley August Ray, River Willis, Cree Hall, Kristen Morrison, Heidi Watts Powell, Karen Magner, Stacy Hopson, Darlene Poore
05/26/2026
Remember, the Dive In is closed the remainder of this week for the last week of school and graduation. We will reopen for the Summer season on Monday, June 1.
Thanks to all who came out for the Memorial Day weekend. It was a rainy three days, but we enjoyed seeing many of you!
See you next Monday, and we look forward to a safe and fantastic summer of 2026. 🌞
05/23/2026
Due to the continuing heavy rains, the Dive In will be closing at 3 p.m. this afternoon. We will reopen tomorrow, Sunday, May 24, at 1:30. Thank you to all the hardy souls who came out today for opening day! 🐳
05/23/2026
Dive In scheduling information…
The Dive In will be open this Saturday, Sunday and Monday for Memorial Day weekend. Hours will be 10-5 Saturday and Monday, and Sunday from 1:30-5:30.
We will then close until Monday, June 1, when we will begin regular summer operations.
Hope to see you soon at the Dive In, your Avery County Pool! 🐳
05/21/2026
The Dive In opens this Saturday at 10 a.m. The forecast for the holiday weekend is spotty (but we’re thankful for rain), but the pool is heated and nice for the kids to enjoy in any weather. We hope to see everyone over the weekend!
Here are most of our staff for 2026. So we’re ready for a great season!
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185 Shady Street
Newland, NC
28657
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 8pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |