News & Events Click on the links below for information Recreation Facilities and Parks Map First to Know Younger Park Ribbon Cutting Riverside Park Sprayground Opening  Citizens Fundraise for Dog Park Want the latest news on Citizen efforts to fund a dog park within the City? Click on these links for the latest information via the Friends of Lynchburg Dog Park, Inc. web site and Facebook page!

Lynchburg’s public parks encompass over 800 acres of land, from neighborhood parks to the amazing natural riches of the Blackwater Creek Natural Area. The beauty of Lynchburg’s parks is buoyed by the passionate devotion to active recreation that has energized our community from the very earliest days.

Today our community enjoys recreational programs in arts, athletics, wellness and natural heritage programs. We serve children, families and those aged 50 plus. Recreation programs challenge our minds and bodies, express our creativity and form new bonds between our participants. We hope you will join us in exploring new opportunities as we work to serve our community and work to fulfill our mission... 

The Lynchburg Parksand Recreation 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.