Friends of Lynchburg Parks and Recreation

10/19/2025

Our FLPR fundraiser to support the care of the animals at The Nature Zone is open.

Our organization is The Friends of Lynchburg Parks & Recreati… Timothy Miles needs your support for Support for The Nature Zone (Lynchburg Parks & Recreation)

10/18/2025

Dog Park update.......

Improvements are coming to Lynchburg's one and only dog park, which was devastated by flooding.

08/13/2025

The Friends of Lynchburg Parks and Recreation (FLPR) is raising funds to support the on-going care of the animals at The Nature Zone, which recently was forced to close due to budget cuts. We have a GoFundMe page at:

https://gofund.me/59c170fd

or donations can be sent directly to the following address:

FLPR c/o Lynchburg Parks&Recreation, 301 Grove St., Lynchburg, VA 24501 (make checks payable to Friends of Lynchburg Parks and Recreation)

The Nature Zone offered live animal exhibits and hands-on activities, most recently at the Miller Center. They provided both on-site and outreach environmental education programs for children, families, civic organizations, teachers and the general public. The animals, who are housed at The Nature Zone, are still there until a plan can be developed for their future. The animals are being provided daily care, feeding, and veterinary care as needed. This campaign is raising money to help pay for the continued care of the animals. Our initial goal is $2,200 (with an end of campaign goal of $10,000). Thank you for your contribution!

Our organization is The Friends of Lynchburg Parks & Recreati… Timothy Miles needs your support for Support for The Nature Zone (Lynchburg Parks & Recreation)

07/10/2025

Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Swim Lessons sign up....

It is the perfect time to register for swim lessons! Here at Parks and Recreation we think learning to swim is such an important skill to have. Check out some reasons why swim lessons are important for ALL ages 👇

🥽 Drowning Prevention: Swim lessons help essential survival skills such as floating, treading water, and safe entry/exit of water! It teaches independence when around and in water.

🥽 Physical Health: Swimming is such a great way to get in some low impact exercise. Whether you are a kid or older adult, this is a great way to get moving year round!

🥽 Fun & Recreation: Swimming is FUN! We all know what it feels like to be left out and during the summer you might get left out of a lot of fun if you don't know how to swim. Learn so you can make a splash with friends for all of the pool days to come!

Now is your chance to register for out swim lessons beginning July 21st! Get started here: https://f.mtr.cool/qlkrxcphfn

07/05/2025

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07/04/2025

Nature Zone

The Nature Zone is closed indefinitely. The animals will continue to receive care during this transition.

For updates and to explore other Lynchburg Parks & Recreation programs and services, visit https://f.mtr.cool/fepgiawzmx

07/02/2025

Creekside Trail section re-opened.....see details below.

On June 30, 2025, the closed section of Creekside Trail will reopen west of the
intersection with Elk Trail all the way to Marsh Farm Trailhead at the end of
Peninsular Street. This segment has been closed since the Flood of 2018 while major repairs to the Ivy Creek Bridge and the trails were undertaken. This half-mile section and Marsh Farm Trail are shown in yellow within the circled area on the accompanying map. The red star indicates the Ivy Creek Bridge.

“The Ivy Creek Bridge Renovation is a keystone to re-opening the eastern portion of Creekside Trail from Peninsular Street to Elk Trail. P&R first explored re-building the Bridge, which was heavily damaged in the Flood of 2018, at a location farther away from the confluence of Ivy Creek and Blackwater Creek, but that was not feasible. The Renovation ultimately saved the City a significant amount of tax dollars, while ensuring the Bridge is safe and able to be enjoyed by trail users for years to come.” - Wyatt Woody, Director of Lynchburg Parks and Recreation

07/02/2025

The Riverside Park Sprayground is up and running. Enjoy!!

The Riverside Sprayground is up and running just in time for a hot day!! ☀️ Grab your swimsuit and beat the heat at the Sprayground today!

04/22/2025

Heritage Park Survey

It's time to take the FINAL SURVEY for the Heritage Park Conceptual Plan! Heritage Park lies on land that is shared between the City Parks & Recreation Department and City Schools. The northern section of the park lies within the FEMA regulatory floodplain, which somewhat limits the types of activities that should be planned in that location. Currently, there is an open area on the northwest side of the park that includes a general-purpose field, practice field area, parking lot, and a building with storage and bathroom facilities. The remainder of the park is primarily wooded with unimproved hiking trails currently in use along a small drainage stream.

🚨 TAKE THE FINAL SURVEY HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFBKGZL

04/15/2025

Upcoming trail maintenance work on some of the Blackwater Creek trail system.

03/21/2025

Week of Green 2025 from Lynchburg Parks and Recreation and Lynchburg Water Resources

Celebrate our planet with Week of Green 2025 in Lynchburg! Enjoy a week of adventure, education, and outdoor activities for all ages.