Reap the Health and Mental Benefits of Getting Outdoors with Lynchburg Parks & Recreation This Fall
When the crisp air of fall rolls in and the leaves begin to change, there’s no better time to step outside and embrace the beauty of…
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Box Turtle Nesting Season Has Arrived
07/01/20
By Katherine Clement, Chief Naturalist As you’re walking along the trails at Peaks View Park or the Blackwater Creek Trail this month, you may get a close up encounter of…
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Top 10 Camping Gear Blog
04/24/18
Top 10 Camping Gear Packing List [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="612"] Camping Image Search, Morguefile[/caption] A camping trip is an exciting adventure, but it can…
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Lynchburg Parks Kindness Rocks!
10/05/17
Respectfully submitted: Jennifer Jones, Director, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department The Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department is excited about the Lynchburg Kindness Rocks movement! Why? It encourages…
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Visit the New Children’s Butterfly Garden in Riverside Park
06/02/17
A wonderful metamorphosis has taken place in the southeast corner of Riverside Park near the Miller-Claytor House. A flat grassy area at the edge of the…
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Cultivate your Green Thumb with Parks & Rec
Whether you're an aspiring gardener, a seasoned expert, or just inspired by flora and fauna, we have the perfect classes for you at Lynchburg Parks &…
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Fall in Love with Local Hiking
09/28/16
As the hot, sweaty days of summer begin to give way to the cool days of autumn, the time is right for getting outdoors and exploring…
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Take Your Aim this Summer with Our Archery Programs
05/04/16
Last year, we told you a little about what it’s like to spend a week at archery camp. This year, we want to encourage anyone 18+…
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The Tree Hugging Hippies Were Right After All | Part III
This the third post in a six part blog introducing the Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department’s, “Please Do Hug the Trees” campaign. If you haven't already…
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The Tree Hugging Hippies Were Right After All | Part II
This the second post in a six part blog introducing the Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department’s, “Please Do Hug the Trees” campaign. If you haven't already done…
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