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Dance
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Fairview Line Dance
Fairview Center
Varies - Wed Start: 10:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Senior Steps
Miller Center
Varies - Thu Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 50+
$50.00 LR | $57.00 / $9.00 LR | $10.00 Drop-in Session
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Soul Line Dance
Diamond Hill Center
Varies - Mon | Wed Start: Varies
Ages: 21+
FREE
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Tap | Ages 50+
Miller Center
Varies - Tue Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 50+
$50.00 LR | $57.00 per session / $9.00 LR | $10.00 drop-in
Music
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Hill City Jam Session
Miller Center
1/23/2025 - 4/24/2025 4th Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 11+
FREE
Needle Arts
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Knit or Knot Knitting Group
Templeton Center
Varies - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
FREE
Painting/Drawing
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Acrylic Paint Night Series
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$26.00 LR | $32.00

Athletics

The Athletics program of the Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department provides exciting team sports and programs for all ages throughout the community. We focus on good sportsmanship, team play, and fun activities for all participants. Whether you’re looking for competitive play or just plain fun, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation has leagues and athletic programs to suit all players! Learn more about our programs and athletics partners below.

Partner Organizations

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation partners with the following athletic organizations to offer additional programming for our citizens. Learn more about our Partner Organizations and visit their websites by visiting the links below.

Blue Ridge Lacrosse Club
Central Virginia United
Challenged Sports Exchange
Girls on the Run
Healthy Kids Running Series
Lynchburg Little League Baseball

Fifty-Plus Athletics
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50+ Softball Pick Up Games
Peaks View Park | Field 1
4/8/2025 - 10/30/2025 Tu, Th Start: Varies
Ages: 50+
$70.00 Season or $10.00 per month

Enrichment

At Lynchburg Parks and Recreation, we are big promoters of life-long learning. A new skill can help keep you sharp, give you an edge in the job market, or provide a fun, new hobby.

Enrichment
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Moxie Moms on the Move
Riverside Park
3/11/2025 - 5/13/2025 2nd Tue Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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Moxie Moms Tot Group
Miller Center
2/4/2025 - 5/6/2025 1st Tue Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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Recreation Shuffle Senior Program
Neighborhood Centers
Varies - Varies Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Week of Green | College Hill Plant Tour
College Hill Water Treatment Plant
4/22/2025 - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 8+
FREE
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Week of Green | Water Resource Recovery Facility Tour
Water Resource Recovery Facility
4/24/2025 - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 8+
FREE
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Youth Open Skatepark
Skate Park
4/29/2025 - 5/27/2025 Tue Start: 5:00 PM
Ages: 6–17
$25.00 LR | $31.00
Games
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Table-Top Thursdays
Templeton Center
Varies - Thu Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 18+
FREE
Gardening
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Week of Green | Grandparents Earth Day Pollinator Planting
Templeton Center
4/22/2025 - Tue Start: 4:30 PM
Ages: 2+
$5.00
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Week of Green | Rain Barrel Workshop
Miller Center
4/23/2025 - Wed Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 16+
FREE Workshop | $50.00 to purchase barrel
Literary
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Hill City Writers Group
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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New Chapter Book Club
Templeton Center
1/27/2025 - 4/28/2025 Mon Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 18+
FREE
Preschool
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Preschool Play Group
Daniel's Hill | Yoder Center
Varies - Varies Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: Newborn–5
FREE
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Zumbini
Daniel's Hill Center | Jefferson Park Center
Varies - Varies Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: Newborn–4
$30.00 LR | $45.00

Events

In our parks, on our trails, and in our community centers, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer many special events, bringing the community together to celebrate, learn, and enjoy! Read below to find out what we have coming up soon. 

Events
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Art in the Park
Riverside Park
4/26/2025 - Sat Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
FREE | $50.00 Artist Application Fee
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Clean Your Block
Neighborhood Centers
4/26/2025 - Sat Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
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Week of Green 2025
Various Locations
4/19/2025 - 4/26/2025 Varies Start: Varies
Ages: Varies

Health and Fitness

A healthy, active lifestyle is something we all strive towards, and taking classes at Lynchburg Parks and Recreation is a great way to add a new activity or interest into the mix. At Parks and Recreation, we offer classes for all ages and abilities, at many different locations. Our goal is to make it easier for you to start reaching a new level of fitness that fits your schedule and meets your personal goals.

Fitness
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Fairview Fitness
Fairview Center
Varies - Mon, Wed, Fri Start: 12:00 PM
Ages: 50+
$30.00 LR | $45.00
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Fairview Line Dance
Fairview Center
Varies - Wed Start: 10:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Group Chair Exercise
Templeton Center
Varies - Mon–Thu Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
Wellness
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RAD Self-Defense Class
Armstrong Gym
4/30/2025 - 5/14/2025 Wed Start: 8:30 AM
Ages: 15+
FREE
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Recreation Shuffle Senior Program
Neighborhood Centers
Varies - Varies Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE

Nature

Outdoor Recreation
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Wilderness First Aid
Ivy Creek Park
5/3/2025 - 5/4/2025 Sat, Sun Start: 8:30 AM
Ages: 16+
$335.00 LR | $350.00

Out of School

After-School Programs at Lynchburg Parks and Recreation’s neighborhood centers provide a safe, happy place for your child to hang out after school and get that pesky homework done at a location convenient for your family. Healthy snacks, active, outdoor time, crafts activities, and tutoring are part of the daily activities at each center. 

After School Programs
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Learn & Play Program
Varies
Varies - Mon–Fri Start: 2:00 PM
Ages: 6–18
FREE
Out-Of-School Programs
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Preschool Play Group
Daniel's Hill | Yoder Center
Varies - Varies Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: Newborn–5
FREE
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