Lynchburg Parks and Recreation

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation The City of Lynchburg Department of Parks and Recreation. Learn more at www.lynchburgparksandrec.com
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The department contributes to a healthy, active and educated community;providing stewardship and management of parklands, trails and civic facilities and creating opportunities for all people to participate in a rich variety of recreational activities. The City of Lynchburg Department of Parks and Recreation offers a variety of services and activities to residents and visitors. We maintain 17 parks, which offer organized and open areas for recreation, enjoying a picnic, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, and children’s play. Over 40 miles of our trails wind through Lynchburg and are suited for a variety of activities including walking, mountain biking, hiking, and running. Community residents also enjoy the use of nine recreation centers, which are utilized for planned group programs, birthdays, baby showers, community meetings, and their outdoor amenities.

Join us for an enjoyable night designed for adults, featuring music, games, delicious food, great company, and good vibe...
09/15/2026

Join us for an enjoyable night designed for adults, featuring music, games, delicious food, great company, and good vibes. We will showcase a variety of music styles and dance, and we encourage you to bring your favorite requests. In addition, card and tabletop games will be available throughout the evening. It promises to be a night full of fun!

The music will be provided by DJ She Dancin and DJ Smalls from Parks and Recreation. Light refreshments will also be served. This is a casual dress event, so feel free to dress comfortably.

A big thank you to the 19 volunteers who joined us for the 27th Annual James River Regional Clean-up on Saturday! Togeth...
09/14/2026

A big thank you to the 19 volunteers who joined us for the 27th Annual James River Regional Clean-up on Saturday! Together, our community collected an incredible 480 pounds of trash from the James River and surrounding areas. 🧤 🌿

Much of the litter collected was single-use plastic, including soda bottles and wrappers. By removing this waste, our volunteers helped protect wildlife, improve water quality, and keep one of our region’s most valuable natural resources beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and helped make a difference! Every piece of litter collected adds up to a healthier James River. 💪💙

Calling all basketball coaches! 🏀 We're getting ahead of the game and putting out a feeler for volunteer coaches for our...
09/14/2026

Calling all basketball coaches! 🏀 We're getting ahead of the game and putting out a feeler for volunteer coaches for our Youth Basketball Leagues happening in November 2026 and January 2027.

Sign up to be a coach and make a difference this season. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Help us celebrate National Grandparents Day by joining us for one of our many upcoming informative programs at the Templ...
09/13/2026

Help us celebrate National Grandparents Day by joining us for one of our many upcoming informative programs at the Templeton Center ! 🎉 We want to ensure our senior community has access to helpful lectures, resources, and preventative measures to address common health and wellness concerns!

✨ October 1st: Feeling Off Balance? Understanding Vertigo
✨ October 8th: AARP: Decluttering and Downsizing
✨ October 8th: Walk With Ease
✨ October 14th: Are You Gambling With Your Retirement?
✨ October 17th: Hydration Education
✨ October 22nd: Fall Risk Reduction
✨ November 5th: Recognizing and Managing Dementia and Cognitive Decline
✨ November 12th: Alpha Gal Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment 101 Fact vs Fiction
✨ November 17th: Navigating Dementia

Register with the link in the comments!

Feeling nostalgic? 🛹 Help us pack the skatepark on October 10th from 2PM-6PM for Fall Sk8 Competition in honor of Ryan M...
09/12/2026

Feeling nostalgic? 🛹 Help us pack the skatepark on October 10th from 2PM-6PM for Fall Sk8 Competition in honor of Ryan Massie!

Check out the link in the comments for more details and to get registered early! We are also looking for sponsors to donate swag or cash prizes for this competition. Please reach out to [email protected] if you or your business can help out!

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation is offering Health & Fitness Programs to help community members build healthy habits. Whe...
09/11/2026

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation is offering Health & Fitness Programs to help community members build healthy habits. Whether you are looking for a way to get moving or want to sit in on an informative health lesson, we've got plenty of options for you with all skill levels. Check out some of our programs below and get registered with the link in the comments. ⬇️ 💪 🫀

🧘‍♀️ Get moving with... Sunrise Senior Walking Group, Bikes & Brunch, Chair Exercise, Yoga PM, Zumba, Tai Chi, and Line Dancing!

🙋‍♀️ Learn more with... Walk with Ease and Hydration Education programs!

A new season means many new (and old) programs at the Templeton Center ! This season we will have Paula K. on board with...
09/10/2026

A new season means many new (and old) programs at the Templeton Center ! This season we will have Paula K. on board with us and she's curated a list of fun programs at this center.

Check out a few of our upcoming programs listed below and ALL of them with the link in the comments! Register online with the link or in person.

💪 FREE Try-It Fitness Classes on 9/14, 9/15, and 9/17.
💃 Intro to Ballroom Dancing on 9/25.
☕️ Dot Mandala on Insulated Mug on 9/30.
❤️ Understanding Vertigo on 10/1.
🎃 Small Batch Creamy Pumpkin Soup on 10/22.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity this month? We have 4 very different ways you can help serve your community in Septe...
09/09/2026

Looking for a volunteer opportunity this month? We have 4 very different ways you can help serve your community in September! Contact [email protected] to get signed up to volunteer with us.

🎵 September 12 – Sat | Art at the Market | Community Market | 2pm-7pm | 4-7 volunteers –
manage parking, help artist unload, check-in, pack up at the end, and a floater

🍓 September 12 – Sat | Grandparents Day Mixed Berry Jam | Templeton Center | 9am-1:30pm | 1-2 volunteers – set up tables/chairs & prep supplies, clean up (1 volunteer from 9am-1:30pm
or 2 split time with two-hour shifts)

🪄 September 18 – Fri | Wes Isley Magic Show | Miller Center | 5:30pm- 9pm | 4-7 volunteers –
seating, assistance with participants, clean up, etc.

🤍 September 19 – Sat | Community Care Day | Diamond Hill | 8:30am- 3pm | 10 volunteers –
event set-up, check-in participants, food, floaters, games, clean-up

The Jackson Heights Art Studio is gearing up for new pottery and stained glass programs! Join us for youth, teen, and ad...
09/08/2026

The Jackson Heights Art Studio is gearing up for new pottery and stained glass programs! Join us for youth, teen, and adult programs in September and October! Registration is open now with the link in the comments!

🏺 Pottery Workshops on September 25th and October 23rd!
🦢 Stained Glass Workshops on October 3rd and 9th!
❄️ Winter Teen Pottery Wheel Only beginning October 15th.
🍂 Youth Pottery - Fall 4 Week Session beginning October 6th!

Our offices might be closed today but you can still get registered for our programs online! Don't miss out on all of the...
09/07/2026

Our offices might be closed today but you can still get registered for our programs online! Don't miss out on all of the fun community programs Lynchburg Parks and Recreation offers.

Get registered with the link in our comments!

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301 Grove St
Lynchburg, VA
24501

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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