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ARC | Lifeguard Training Certification
Miller Park Pool
Varies - Thu–Sun Start: Varies
Ages: 15+
$200.00 LR | $225.00
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ARC | Lifeguard Training Re-Certification
Miller Park Pool
5/18/2023 - 5/21/2023 Thu–Sun Start: Varies
Ages: 15+
$150.00 LR | $175.00
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Water Safety Instructor Certification
Miller Park Pool
6/2/2023 - 6/72023 Fri–Wed Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 16+
$200.00 LR | $225.00

Arts

The Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Arts programs offer a wide variety of classes for children, teens, and adults to assist participants in exploring their creative side. Whether your interested in drawing, painting, dance, stained glass, pottery, knitting, or multi-media art classes and programs, chances are Lynchburg Parks and Recreation offers it! All Arts programs are held at our community centers throughout Lynchburg City where participants have the chance to explore both basic and more advanced techniques with experienced instructors.  

Dance
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Adult Ballet & Modern Dance
Miller Center
1/18/2023 - 5/10/2023 Wed Start: 7:15 PM
Ages: 18+
$120.00 LR | $135.00
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Adult Beginner Ballet & Modern Dance
Miller Center
1/18/2023 - 5/10/2023 Wed Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$120.00 LR | $135.00
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Basic Tap Dance
Miller Center
3/9/2023 - 5/4/2023 Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 16+
$60.00 LR | $75.00
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Beginner Tap Dance
Miller Center
1/19/2023 - 2/23/2023 Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 13+
$45.00 LR | $56.00
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Children's Afro-Caribbean
Templeton Center
1/23/2023 - 5/8/2023 Mon Start: 5:00 PM
Ages: 4–7
$105.00 LR | $120.00
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Children's Ballet & Modern Dance
Miller Center
1/18/2023 - 5/10/2023 Wed Start: 4:30 PM
Ages: 4–5
$120.00 LR | $135.00
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Children's Ballet & Modern Dance
Miller Center
1/18/2023 - 5/10/2023 Wed Start: 5:15 PM
Ages: 6–8
$120.00 LR | $135.00
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Children's Tap Dance
Miller Center
1/19/2023 - 5/4/2023 Thu Start: 5:00 PM
Ages: 4–6
$120.00 LR | $135.00
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Fairview Line Dance
Fairview Center
Varies - Wed Start: 9:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Hula Hoop Dance
Riverside Park
4/28/2023 - Fri Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 14+
$15.00 LR | $19.00
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Line Dance Celebration
Miller Park
5/19/2023 - Fri Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$5.00
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Preschool Ballet
Miller Center
Varies - Tue Start: 9:30 AM
Ages: 3–5
$33.00 LR | $41.00
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Senior Advanced Beginner Tap
Miller Center
1/10/2023 - 5/9/2023 Tue Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 50+
$88.00 LR / $103.00 | Drop-in $6.00 LR / $8.00
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Soul Line Dance w/Micky
Diamond Hill Center
Varies - Mon Start: Varies
Ages: 12+
FREE
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Square Dance at the Aviary
Miller Park
4/14/2023 - Fri Start: 6:30 PM
Ages: 12+
$7.00
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Teen & Adult Afro-Caribbean Dance
Templeton Center
1/23/2023 - 5/8/2023 Mon Start: 7:00 PM
Ages: 12+
$105.00 LR | $120.00
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Tween Afro-Caribbean Dance
Templeton Center
1/23/2023 - 5/8/2023 Mon Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 8–11
$105.00 LR | $120.00
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Western Square Dance
Templeton Center
3/30/2023 - Thu Start: 2:00 PM
Ages: 50+
FREE
Music
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Music & Memories with the Lynchburg Symphony
Templeton Center
3/14/2023 | 4/27/2023 - Varies Start: Varies
Ages: 50+
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
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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Intermediate Watercolor
Templeton Center
Varies - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$50.00 LR | $63.00
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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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Mother's Day Paint Night
Miller Center
5/12/2023 - Fri Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 5+
$10.00 LR | $13.00
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Pastels for Beginners
Templeton Center
3/14/2023 - Tue Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$25.00 LR | $31.00
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Plein Air Painting at Old City Cemetery
Lynchburg Old City Cemetery
4/27/2023 - Thu Start: 1:30 PM
Ages: 18+
$50.00 LR | $63.00
Pottery
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Ceramic Hanging Planter
Jackson Heights
4/28/2023 - Fri Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$20.00 LR | $25.00
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Children's Pottery
Jackson Heights
3/14/2023 - 4/4/2023 Tue Start: 4:30 PM
Ages: 7–13
$45.00 LR | $55.00
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Couples Pottery Night
Jackson Heights
Varies - Fri Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$80.00 LR | $95.00
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Open Studio
Jackson Heights
Varies - Varies Start: 1:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$20.00 per session OR $132.00 8-session punch card
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Pottery Level 1 | Beginner
Jackson Heights
Varies - Mon | Tues Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 15+
$160.00 LR | $175.00
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Pottery Mixed Level
Jackson Heights
Varies - Tue | Wed Start: Varies
Ages: 18+
$170.00 LR | $185.00
Stained Glass
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Stained Glass Jewelry
Jackson Heights
3/24/2023 - Fri Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$25.00 LR | $30.00
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Stained Glass Panel
Jackson Heights
Varies - Thu Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$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
Southwest Virginia Association Hill City Football & Cheerleading

Adult Athletics
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Adult Softball | Coed & Men's
Peaks View Park
Varies - Varies Start: 6:30 PM
Ages: 18+
$450.00 Team | + $15.00 per non-resident
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Pickleball Open Gym
City Armory
Varies - 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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Mother and Son Kickball Game
Peaks View Park
4/22/2023 - Sat Start: 1:00 PM
Ages: 8–12
$7.00 LR | $10.00

Camps

Whether you’re looking to enroll your child in a half-day, full-day, or specialty camp, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation has it all! 

Day Camps
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Spring Break Lunch and Play
Neighborhood Centers
4/10/2023 - 4/14/2023 Mon–Fri Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 6–18
FREE
Specialty Camps
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Archery Mini-Camp
Armstrong Gym
4/12/2023 - 4/14/2023 Wed–Fri Start:
Ages: 8–17
$65.00 LR | $80.00
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Spring Break Camp
Miller Center
4/10/2023 - 4/14/2023 Mon–Fri Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 6–10
$150.00 LR | $165.00

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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Bake with Me Series
Miller Center
Varies - Wed Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 2–5
$12.00 LR | $15.00
Enrichment
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AARP Tax Aide
Templeton Center
2/1/2023 - 4/15/2023 Mon, Wed, Sat Start: 8:00 AM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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After School Shredders
Skate Park
3/21/2023 - 4/25/2023 Tue Start: 4:30 PM
Ages: 8+
$50.00 LR | $65.00
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Current Issues & Events Discussion Group
Templeton Center
Varies - Wed Start: 10:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Girls Day | Social Saturday Skateboard
Skate Park
4/1/2023 - Sat Start: 9:30 AM
Ages: 8+
FREE
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Teen Night Out | Bleach Tie Dye
Miller Center
4/28/2023 - Fri Start: 6:00 PM
Ages: 12–14
$15.00 LR | $19.00
Games
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Bridge | Intermediate Level Instruction
Templeton Center
4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023 Mon Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 21+
$30.00 LR | $45.00
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Canasta
Templeton Center
Varies - Wed Start: 9:30 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Dominoes
Templeton Center
1/9/2023 - 4/24/2023 Mon Start: 10:00 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
Gardening
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2nd Annual Week of Green
Varies
4/22/2023 - 4/29/2023 Varies Start: Varies
Ages: Varies
Varies
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Monarchs & Milkweed
Miller Center
4/17/2023 - Mon Start: 1:30 PM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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
1/23/2023 - 4/24/2023 Mon Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 18+
FREE
Technology
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Rec Tech Series | Help Desk
Templeton Center
3/7/2023 - 3/28/2023 Tue Start: 10:30 AM
Ages: 50+
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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2nd Annual Week of Green
Varies
4/22/2023 - 4/29/2023 Varies Start: Varies
Ages: Varies
Varies
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Art in the Park
Riverside Park
5/13/2023 - Sat Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
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Clean Your Block
Neighborhood Centers
4/29/2023 - Sat Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
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Community Care Day
Diamond Hill Center
5/13/2023 - Sat Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
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Lynchburg Bunny Hop
Blackwater Creek Natural Area
4/1/2023 - Sat Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
FREE
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Massie Memorial Mini-Ramp Jam
Skate Park
4/15/2023 - Sat Start: 1:00 PM
Ages: 6+
$10.00

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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Modern Line Dance | Beginner
Templeton Center
3/7/2023 - 4/25/2023 Tue Start: 6:45 PM
Ages: 18+
$50.00 LR | $53.00
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Modern Line Dance | Intermediate
Templeton Center
1/10/2023 - 4/18/2023 Tue Start: 5:45 PM
Ages: 18+
$100.00 LR | $106.00
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Morning Yoga
Miller Center
1/18/2023 - 4/26/2023 Wed Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 18+
$120.00 LR | $135.00 Season / $8.00 LR | $10.00 Drop-in
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Tai Chi
Templeton Center
Varies - Tue Start: 4:00 PM
Ages: 18+
$100.00 LR | $106.00 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
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Zumba Gold
College Hill Center | Daniel's Hill Center
Varies - Tue | Thu Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Zumbini
Varies
Varies - Varies Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: Newborn–4
FREE
Wellness
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Recreation Shuffle | Senior Program
Neighborhood Centers
Varies - Varies Start: Varies
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Teddy Talks
Templeton Center
Varies - Thu Start: 2:30 PM
Ages: 18+
FREE

Nature

Nature Programs
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2nd Annual Week of Green
Varies
4/22/2023 - 4/29/2023 Varies Start: Varies
Ages: Varies
Varies
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Fishing Fun
Ivy Creek Park
4/20/2023 - Thu Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 2–5
$8.00 LR | $10.00
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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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Stream Team | LYH Community Water Monitors
Hollins Mill Park
4/20/2023 - Thu Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 16+
FREE
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Support your VA Bluebirds
Miller Center
1/1/2023 - 3/30/2023 Thu Start: 5:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
$30.00
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The Bee's Knees of the Weeds | Spring Foraging
Miller Center
Varies - Thu | Sat Start: Varies
Ages: 12+
$45.00 LR | $55.00
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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Basic Hunter Education Course
Miller Center
3/25/2023 - Sat Start: 9:00 AM
Ages: 10+
FREE
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Cycling Without Age
Percival's Island
Varies - Fri Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 50+
FREE
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Fundamentals of Mountain Biking
Peaks View Park
Varies - Tue Start: 4:00 PM
Ages: 14+
$32.00 LR | $40.00
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Give it a Shot | Youth Archery
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Tue Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 8–15
$15.00 LR | $23.00
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Jr Archery Club
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Tue Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 8–17
$40.00 LR | $50.00
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Ladies Night Out Series
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Varies Start: 6:30 PM
Ages: 16+
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Lynchburg Beginner JOAD Club
Armstrong Gym
Varies - Wed Start: 5:30 PM
Ages: 8–17
$40.00 LR | $50.00
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Mountain Biking Cornering and Switchbacks
Peaks View Park
Varies - Tue Start: 4:00 PM
Ages: 14+
$32.00 LR | $40.00

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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Head Start Mobile Classroom
Neighborhood Centers
Varies - Varies Start: Varies
Ages: 3–4
FREE
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Learn & Play Program
Varies
Varies - 6/1/2023 Mon–Fri Start: 3:00 PM
Ages: 6–18
FREE
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Preschool Play Group
Daniel's Hill Center | Yoder Center
Varies - Varies Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: Newborn–5
FREE
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Spring Break Lunch and Play
Neighborhood Centers
4/10/2023 - 4/14/2023 Mon–Fri Start: 11:00 AM
Ages: 6–18
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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Story Book Theatre
Miller Park
3/28/2023 - Tue Start: 1:00 PM
Ages: 18+
FREE
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Therapeutic Recreation Wednesdays
Templeton Center
1/4/2023 - 4/26/2023 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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Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | BUTTERFLIES LIVE!
Meet at Miller Center
4/21/2023 - Fri Start: 8:00 AM
Ages: 18+
$40.00
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Seagrove Pottery Tour
Vehicles
4/15/2023 - Sat Start: 8:00 AM
Ages: 18+
$45.00
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Taubman Art Museum
Meet at Miller Center
3/24/2023 - Fri Start: 10:00 AM
Ages: 50+
$25.00
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