If you’ve visited a park, trail, or neighborhood center lately, you may have seen some construction work. Parks and Recreation manages over 300 acres of parkland, the Blackwater Creek Trails system, nine recreation centers, the City Stadium Complex, the historic Aviary and Miller Park Pool. As you can see, a lot is going on!
While most of the work you are likely to see is routine maintenance, Parks and Recreation does have some large projects in the works. To help you stay in the loop, you can read more about some of them here, on Facebook, in our monthly e-newsletter, or call our main offices at (434) 455-5858 with questions.
Master Plans
The Parks & Recreation Department improves, expands, and develops parks and trails through a process known as Master Planning. Master Plans serve as a blueprint for the future development of parks, trails, and other facilities. This process is collaborative and involves citizens, stakeholders, city staff, architects, engineers, and volunteers. View the Master Plans below.
Miller Park Pool Project
Lynchburg Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Lynchburg Public Works and in conjunction with the Timmons Group, has developed the project schedule with a thorough understanding of the City’s priorities, community feedback, and the technical requirements identified during the master planning process. To ensure a smooth transition into design and construction, we have allocated time for early coordination with City staff, utility reviews, and permitting.
Key milestones are arranged to minimize disruptions and maintain efficiency. The schedule reflects the City’s goal of having the facility open and operational by June 1, 2027.