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Parks & Recreation

The City of Lynchburg operates

12 parks
24 playgrounds
34 tennis courts
26 baseball diamonds
8 community centers
1 Olympic-size pool
9 miles of continuous bike trails

You'll find a full range of

Athletics
Dance
Arts and crafts classes
Sports teams for all ages
Plus, several country clubs with golf, tennis, and swimming facilities

"The public Parks are the lungs that fill a city"
The News, 1900

Savor the fresh air in one of Lynchburg's 12 public parks covering 800+ acres of land. Join neighbors walking, children playing, ball games, playgrounds and family picnics. Contributing to a healthy, active and spirited community, the Department creates a schedule of events that enables all to participate in a rich variety of recreational activities.

Economic Development Authority of the City of Lynchburg, Virginia
828 Main Street, 10th Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Voice: 434.455.4492 Toll Free: 866.630.0810 E-mail: Marjette.Glass@lynchburgva.gov