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Fresh Greens Rustic Autumn Wreath
Miller Center
10/5/2023 - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 16+
$26.00 LR | $32.00
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Holiday Candle Making
Templeton Center
11/7/2023 - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 16+
$40.00 LR | $50.00
Dance
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Afro-Caribbean Dance | Children's
Templeton Center
9/11/2023 - 12/11/2023 Mon Start: 5:00 PM
Ages: 4–7
$98.00 LR | $113.00
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Afro-Caribbean Dance | Teen & Adult
Templeton Center
9/11/2023 - 12/11/2023 Mon Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: 12+
$98.00 LR | $113.00
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Afro-Caribbean Dance | Tween
Templeton Center
9/11/2023 - 12/11/2023 Mon Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 8–11
$98.00 LR | $113.00
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Ballet & Modern Dance | Children's Beginner
Miller Center
9/6/2023 - 12/13/2023 Wed Start: 5:15 PM
Ages: 6–12
$120.00 LR | $140.00
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Ballet & Modern Dance | Teen & Adult Beginner
Miller Center
9/6/2023 - 12/13/2023 Wed Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 13+
$120.00 LR | $140.00
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Fairview Line Dance
Fairview Center
Varies - Wed Start: 9:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Halloween Line Dance Party
Diamond Hill Center
10/21/2023 - Sat Start: 5:00 PM
Ages: 21+
$8.00
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Hip Hop | Children's Basic
Miller Center
11/7/2023 - 12/5/2023 Tue Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 6–12
$40.00 LR | $55.00
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Hip Hop | Children's Beginner
Miller Center
9/5/2023 - 9/26/2023 Tue Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 6–12
$40.00 LR | $55.00
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Holiday Line Dance Party
Miller Park
12/1/2023 - Fri Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: 21+
$10.00
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Jam with Tam Saturdays!
Miller Center
Varies - Sat Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 16+
$10.00 LR | $11.00
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Modern Line Dance | Beginner
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 6:45 PM
Ages: 18+
$53.00 LR | $60.00 / $7.00 LR | $9.00 Drop-in
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Modern Line Dance | Intermediate
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 5:45 PM
Ages: 18+
$110.00 LR | $138.00 / $7.00 LR | $9.00 Drop-in
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Pre-Ballet & Modern Dance
Miller Center
9/5/2023 - 12/12/2023 Tue Start: 4:30 PM
Ages: 4–5
$120.00 LR | $140.00
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Preschool Creative Movement
Miller Center
Varies - Tue Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 3–5
$60.00 LR | $70.00
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Soul Line Dance Series
Diamond Hill Center
Varies - Mon | Wed Start: Varies
Ages: 21+
FREE
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Swing Dance | At the Aviary
Miller Park
10/27/2023 - Fri Start: 6:30 PM
Ages: 13+
$10.00 LR | $15.00
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Swing Dance | Beginner
Miller Center
10/3/2023 - 10/24/2023 Tue Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 16+
$40.00 LR | $55.00
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Tap | Children's Basic
Miller Center
10/26/2023 - 12/14/2023 Thu Start: 5:15 PM
Ages: 7–12
$60.00 LR | $70.00
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Tap | Senior Advanced Beginner
Miller Center
9/5/2023 - 12/12/2023 Tue Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 50+
$80.00 LR | $100.00 / $7.00 LR | $8.00 Drop-in
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Tap | Teen and Adult Beginner
Miller Center
9/7/2023 - 12/14/2023 Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 13+
$120.00 LR | $140.00
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Tap | Young Children
Miller Center
9/7/2023 - 12/14/2023 Thu Start: 4:30 PM
Ages: 4–6
$120.00 LR | $140.00
Multi Media
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Beginner Printmaking | Monotype
Templeton Center
10/17/2023 - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$30.00 LR | $38.00
Music
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Jingle, Jazz, and Joy
Aviary at Miller Park
12/15/2023 - Fri Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
$15.00 LR | $19.00
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Tom Cook Holiday Concert
Diamond Hill Center
12/14/2023 - Thu Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 50+
$10.00
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
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 6:30 PM
Ages: 18+
$26.00 LR | $32.00
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Afternoon Acrylics
Templeton Center
Varies - Thu Start: 1:30 PM
Ages: 18+
$26.00 LR | $32.00
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Beginner Watercolor
Templeton Center
10/10/2023 - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$50.00 LR | $63.00
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Drawing for Beginners
Templeton Center
9/19/2023 - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$25.00 LR | $31.00
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Drawing for Beginners | Drawing from Model
Templeton Center
8/29/2023 - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$20.00 LR | $25.00
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Family Paint Night
Miller Center
11/9/2023 - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 5+
$12.00 LR | $15.00
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Landscape Painting in Oils
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 1:30 PM
Ages: 18+
$38.00 LR | $48.00
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Watercolor | Doorway with Plants
Templeton Center
11/14/2023 - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$50.00 LR | $63.00
Pottery
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3-D Ceramic Pumpkins
Jackson Heights
10/13/2023 - Fri Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 15+
$25.00 LR | $30.00
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Continuing Wheel
Jackson Heights
Varies - Varies Sat Start: 1:00 PM
Ages: 15+
$125.00 LR | $140.00
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Family Pottery Series
Jackson Heights
Varies - Varies Start: Varies
Ages: 5+
Varies
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Marbled Colored Pots Workshop | December
Jackson Heights
12/4/2023 - 12/11/2023 Mon Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 15+
$75.00 LR | $85.00
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Pottery Level 1 | Beginner
Jackson Heights
Varies - Mon Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 15+
$160.00 LR | $175.00
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Pottery Level 2 | Tuesday
Jackson Heights
Varies - Tue Start: Varies
Ages: 15+
Varies
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Pottery Level 2 | Wednesday
Jackson Heights
Varies - Wed Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 15+
Varies
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Pottery Mixed Level
Jackson Heights
Varies - Tue | Wed Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 18+
$170.00 LR | $185.00
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Thursday Morning Community Pottery
Jackson Heights
Varies - Thu Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 15+
Varies
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Youth Pottery Series
Jackson Heights
Varies - Wed Start: 4:30PM
Ages: 7-13
$45.00 LR | $55.00
Stained Glass
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Stained Glass Holiday Ornaments
Jackson Heights
11/9/2023 - 12/14/2023 Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 15+
$110.00 LR | $120.00
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Stained Glass Panel
Jackson Heights
Varies - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$175.00 LR | $190.00
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Stained Glass Window Hanging
Jackson Heights
9/14/2023 - 11/2/2023 Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 15+
$175.00 LR | $190.00

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

Adult Athletics
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Adult Volleyball
Various Locations
11/10/2023 - 3/11/2024 Mon | Tue | Fri Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$450.00 Team + $15.00 per non resident
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Fall Co-ed Church Softball
Peaks View Park
9/11/2023 - 10/23/2023 Mon Start: 6:30 PM
Ages: 18+
$100.00 per team
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Indoor Adult Wiffle Ball
Armory
9/13/2023 - 10/25/2023 Wed | Thurs Start:
Ages: 18+
$100.00 per team
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Pickleball Open Gym
Armory
9/17/2023 - 12/19/2023 Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$40.00 LR | $50.00
Fifty-Plus Athletics
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50+ Softball Pick Up Games
Peaks View Park Field 1
4/3/2023 - 10/25/2023 Mon | Wed Start: Varies
Ages: 50+
$10.00 Monthly
Youth Athletics
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Youth Basketball
Various Locations
11/13/2023 - 3/2/2024 Varies Start: Varies
Ages: Varies
$70.00 LR | $85.00
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Youth Basketball Instructional Program
Armory
1/6/2024 - 3/2/2024 Sat Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 4–8
$40.00 LR | $55.00
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Youth Cornhole
Armstrong Gym
10/5/2023 - 10/26/2023 Thu Start: 6:30 PM
Ages: 10–16
$45.00 LR | $60.00

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.

Culinary
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Family Baking Night | Gingerbread Cookies
Miller Center
11/29/2023 - Wed Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 2+
$10.00 LR | $13.00
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Preschool Cupcake Decorating | Monster Cupcakes
Miller Center
10/25/2023 - Wed Start: 10:30 AM
Ages: 2–5
$10.00 LR | $13.00
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Thanksgiving Luncheon
Templeton Center
11/16/2023 - Thu Start: 11:30 AM
Ages: 50+
$8.00
Enrichment
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AARP Smart Driver Class
Templeton Center
9/19/2023 - 9/21/2023 Tue | Thu Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 60+
$20.00 AARP Member | $25.00 Non Member
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After School Shredders
Skate Park
9/12/2023 - 10/17/2023 Tue Start: 5:00 PM
Ages: 8–17
$50.00 LR | $65.00
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Beginners American Sign Language (ASL)
Miller Center
9/7/2023 - 12/14/2023 Thu Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: 16+
$120.00 LR | $140.00
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College Hill Water Treatment Plant Tour
College Hill Water Treatment Plant
9/20/2023 - Wed Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
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Current Issues & Events Discussion Group
Templeton Center
Varies - Wed Start: 10:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Introduction to Self Publishing
Templeton Center
10/12/2023 - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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Mugs on a Mission | Crafted to Create Opportunities
Community Market
12/9/2023 - Sat Start: 7:00 AM
Ages: 16+
$25.00
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Office Hours with a Writing Coach
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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Ooey Gooey Sensory Fun
Miller Center
9/21/2023 - Thu Start: 1:00 PM
Ages: 3+
$10.00 LR | $13.00
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Water Resource Recovery Facility Tour
Water Resource Recovery Facility
9/28/2023 - Thu Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
Games
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Canasta
Templeton Center
Varies - Wed Start: 9:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Dominoes
Templeton Center
Varies - Mon Start: 9:30 AM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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Mahjong
Templeton Center
Varies - Thu Start: 9:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Social Bridge
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue | Thu Start: 9:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Table-Top Thursdays
Templeton Center
9/7/2023 - 12/7/2023 Thu Start: 5:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$6.50
Gardening
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Rain Barrel Workshop
Miller Center
10/26/2023 - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 16+
FREE Workshop | $50.00 to purchase barrel
Literary
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New Chapter Book Club
Templeton Center
4th Monday of the Month - Mon Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 18+
FREE
Preschool
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Preschool Cupcake Decorating | Monster Cupcakes
Miller Center
10/25/2023 - Wed Start: 10:30 AM
Ages: 2–5
$10.00 LR | $13.00
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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
Diamond Hill Center | Jefferson Park Center
Varies - Mon | Wed Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: Newborn–4
$30.00 LR | $45.00
Presentations
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Keeping Your Plumbing Clear from the Holiday Cheer
Templeton Center
11/16/2023 - Thu Start: 1:30 PM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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Medicare | What to Do and When to Do It
Templeton Center
10/10/2023 - Tue Start: 12:00 PM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Movies | "A River Called Home" and "Hellbender"
Riverside Park
9/22/2023 - Fri Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
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Saving the Ocean at Your Kitchen Sink
Miller Center
11/9/2023 - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
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Virginia Save Our Streams Training
Hollins Mill Boat Ramp
10/7/2023 - Sat Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 18+
FREE

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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Celebration of Lights
Riverside Park
12/1/2023 - 1/1/2024 Sun–Sat Start: 5:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
FREE | Carriage Rides $55.00 for group of 6
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Happy Pawlidays
Miller Center
12/9/2023 - Sat Start: 10:30 AM
Ages: All Ages
$7.00 per dog
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Jingle, Jazz, and Joy
Aviary at Miller Park
12/15/2023 - Fri Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
$15.00 LR | $19.00
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Riverfront Skate Contest
Skate Park
10/21/2023 - Sat Start: 3:00 PM
Ages: 6+
$10.00
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Spooktacular Glow Ride
Riverside Park
10/20/2023 - Fri Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
FREE

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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Cracked Vessel Taiji
Daniel's Hill Center
Varies - Thu Start: 6:30 PM
Ages: 50+
$25.00 LR | $38.00
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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: 9:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Group Chair Exercise
Templeton Center
Varies - Mon–Thu Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Jam with Tam Saturdays!
Miller Center
Varies - Sat Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 16+
$10.00 LR | $11.00
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Modern Line Dance | Beginner
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 6:45 PM
Ages: 18+
$53.00 LR | $60.00 / $7.00 LR | $9.00 Drop-in
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Modern Line Dance | Intermediate
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 5:45 PM
Ages: 18+
$110.00 LR | $138.00 / $7.00 LR | $9.00 Drop-in
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Tai Chi
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 4:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$110.00 LR | $130.00 Season / $7.00 LR | $9.00 Drop-in
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Yoga PM
Templeton Center
Varies - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$120.00 LR | $135.00 Season / $8.00 LR | $10.00 Drop-in
Wellness
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Recreation Shuffle | Senior Program
Neighborhood Centers
Varies - Varies Start: Varies
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Treating Vertigo and Dizziness
Templeton Center
11/14/2023 - Tue Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE

Nature

Nature Programs
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Fossils | Jurassic at the Park
Miller Center
11/4/2023 - Sat Start: Varies
Ages: All Ages
$5.00 LR | $6.00
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Hill City Birding Series
Varies
Varies - Sat Start: 8:30 AM
Ages: 12+
$5.00 LR | $6.00
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Ladies Night Out | Nature Mindfulness Walk
Ivy Creek Park
9/28/2023 | 10/26/2023 - Thu Start: 5:45 PM
Ages: 16+
$5.00 LR | $6.00
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Solar Energy Saturday
Ivy Creek Park
10/7/2023 - Sat Start: 12:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
Outdoor Recreation
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Adult Archery Club
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Tue Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$45.00 LR | $55.00
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Cycling Without Age
Percival's Island
Varies - Fri Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Day Hike | Blue Ridge Railway Trail
Meet at Miller Center
10/21/2023 - Sat Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 12+
$12.00 LR | $15.00
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Day Hike | Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Meet at Miller Center
11/18/2023 - Sat Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 12+
$12.00 LR | $15.00
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Give it a Shot Archery | Adult
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Wed Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: 16+
Varies
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Give it a Shot Archery | Youth
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Wed Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 8–15
Varies
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Open Range
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Wed Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: 12+
$45.00 LR | $55.00
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Youth Archery Club Tuesday
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Tue Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 8–17
$45.00 LR | $55.00
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Youth Archery Club Wednesday
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Wed Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 8–17
$45.00 LR | $55.00

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. 

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

Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation is a process that adapts programs for those with special needs. These fun and adaptive programs allow participants to fully engage in fun, recreational activities with minimal assistance. Programs are intended to foster a sense of accomplishment, while improving mental and cognitive abilities in a safe and nurturing environment. 

Special Needs Programs
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Therapeutic Recreation Wednesdays
Templeton Center
Ongoing - Wed Start: 10:30 AM
Ages: 18+
FREE

Trips

In addition to our various classes, programs, and activities offered, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation has also added new excursions to our offerings. Join us for a day-long hike, a shopping trip, or a brewery tour. If you’re looking to get away for the day, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation can help!

Trips
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Blue Ridge Foliage Trip
Meet at Miller Center
10/27/2023 - Fri Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 50+
$25.00
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Fall Foliage Trail Ride
Miller Center
10/14/2023 - Sat Start: 8:30 AM
Ages: 16+
$40.00
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SML Pontoon Boat Tour
Miller Center
9/29/2023 - Fri Start: 8:00 AM
Ages: 50+
$25.00 LR | $31.00
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