Discover Lynchburg in every direction. Information about tourism in the city of Lynchburg and the surrounding area

Enjoy multipurpose athletic field, picnic shelters with tables and grills, and fishing. A trail connects to the Blackwater creek Natural Area.

This beautiful trail, part of the larger James River Heritage Trail System, provides miles of paved and earthen-packed trails to navigate. Segments of the trail include a waterfall, an abandoned railroad tunnel, a bridge over the James River onto Percival's Island and other breathtaking scenery.  Perfect for bicycling, skating, walking, and running activities.

America's most scenic drive extends 470 miles linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. Spectacular mountain vistas in all four seasons.

Falling Creek Park has an 18 hole disc golf course, shuffle board, picnic shelters, charcoal grills, children’s playground and a series of fitness stations located around the 1/3 mile paved walking path. So bring your bike, your disc golf bag, hiking boots, running shoes and your family out for a day in the park! Directions:  Falling Creek Park is located 20 miles west of Lynchburg....

National forest extends through the Blue Ridge and Southern Appalachian Mountains, bounding north Bedford County. Elevations range from 600 to 6,000 feet. Wide variety of trees, flowering vegetation and wildlife. Park is home to more than 160 types of birds. Big game hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, camping, horseback riding and hiking trails. Special hunting, fishing licenses required.

Deep in the heart of Appomattox- Buckingham State Forest, Holliday Lake is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill is popular, and a nearby Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries delayed-harvest trout stream allows anglers to fish for brown and rainbow trout. Swimming at the park’s guarded beach and the “Critter Hole” play area are...

The park includes trail access to the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and Point of Honor Trail sections of the James River Heritage Trail System. Handicap accessible picnic facilities with tables and grills. Streamside fishing is allowed and parking is available on site. (3 acres)

The James River Heritage Trail is part of a network of trails across the United States that connect communities with the natural world surrounding them. On National Trails Day, 2000, Lynchburg dedicated a new Millennium Trail- the 6.5 mile long James River Heritage Trail, which is comprised of the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and RiverWalk. Both trails explore the very diverse geography and habitats...

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park features 1,500 acres of rolling grasslands, quiet forests and beautiful vistas, as well as three miles of shoreline along the James River. Visitors can hike, bike, canoe, kayak, fish or camp along the banks of the historic James River or scenic Branch Pond. Facilities include a nature center, gift shop, picnic shelters, multi-use...

Sixty acre park within city limits featuring stocked lake, baseball and softball fields, basketball, racquetball, tennis courts, skateboard pod, roller skating and walking loop, handicap hiking trail. Ample parking, easy access.

Resting on a 190-acre watershed lake for fishing only, the park offers a boat ramp (no gas-powered boats allowed), restrooms, picnic tables, grills and a play area.

The park now has 37 acres and includes two picnic shelters that can be rented, as well as the historic Aviary, which can be used for weddings, parties, and other events. Miller Park pool is the only public outdoor pool in Lynchburg, and can be rented for special occasions. To find out about how to rent these and other facilities throughout the parks, email Customer Service from the website...

Located on the James River and named after the Indian tribe that once roamed the area, this park offers a boat ramp and small dock, a covered picnic pavilion, a play area for children, and restrooms.

The park has two playground areas, three lighted tennis courts, seven multi-purpose fields used for soccer, football, softball and baseball, volleyball courts, one basketball court, wooded area, passive areas, walking trails, exercise/jogging course, two pavilions, a disc golf course, a concession stand, the Ivy Creek Interpretive Loop Trail, the Ivy Creek Greenway, and the Bill Foot...

The island is approximately one and one-half miles long. The old railroad bed is now a paved, maintained hiking/biking trail that traverses the length of the island. The park is maintained in its natural state as a haven for plants and animals. There are many spots where the James River is accessible and fishing is permitted in accordance with State of Virginia fishing regulations.

The Riverfront Park is located in downtown Lynchburg by the James River. The park features large open fields that are suitable for festivals and special events, boardwalk, shade trees, and a rain garden. The stage area is home to Friday Cheers summer concerts.

Overlooking the James River, this 47 acre park offers walking trails, basketball and tennis courts, a play area, a sprayground and an old locomotive! The Packet Boat Marshall is also on display.

This 1900 sq foot facility is a great way to cool off when you need to beat the heat! The sprayground offers an array of fun and thrilling water play activities such as dumping buckets, spraying lake fish, pop jets and tulip sprays. The sprayground is open to the public daily from 11am to 7pm Memorial Day through October 1st. For more information call 434 455-5858.  

RiverWalk is one of the most popular sections of the James River Heritage Trail. People of all ages and abilities are able to enjoy this 3.5 mile paved trail. This lovely, level path begins downtown on Jefferson Street, just past the eastern end of the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and the Point of Honor Trail, and moves eastward along the waterfront (passing Amazement Square and Riverfront Park), and...

Located on the second largest freshwater lake in the state, the park is a water enthusiast’s paradise. In addition to a full range of water-related activities, including swimming, boat rentals, a boat ramp and a universally accessible fishing pier, families can enjoy picnicking, a visitor center, an amphitheater, special programs, camping and cabins – some with a waterfront view.

Resting on a 41-acre watershed lake for fishing only, the park offers a boat ramp (no gas-powered boats allowed), restrooms, a picnic pavilion, grills and a play area.

This 36-acre watershed lake open for fishing only has a boat ramp (no gas-powered boats allowed), picnic and play area and restrooms.