Family things to do in Lynchburg

Outdoors

James River State Park

Farm meadows, forests & scenic views distinguish this 1,500-acre park with 3 miles of shoreline.

Outdoors

Peaks View Park

Tennis courts, multipurpose fields, playgrounds & trails offered in the city's second-largest park.

Outdoors

Ivy Creek Park

Outdoors

Liberty Lake Park

Central Business District

Riverfront Park

Open green space featuring boardwalks, a seasonal splash pad & events such as festivals.

Tate Springs

Blackwater Creek Natural Area

Serene, wooded nature preserve offering scenic paved & dirt trails for biking, jogging & walking.

Family

Virginia Safari Park

Drive-through safari with free-roaming elk, gazelle, zebra & other exotic fauna, plus a petting zoo.

Outdoors

Percival's Island Natural Area

Tinbridge Hill

Hollins Mill Park

Riverside

Riverside Park

Riverfront open space with a large field for sports & festivals, with trails for hiking or biking.

Arts & Culture

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Former president's retreat with notable architecture & landscapes is open for public viewing.

Central Business District

Academy Center of the Arts

Central Business District

Amazement Square

A climbing tower with slides & zip lines anchors the hands-on exhibits at this educational museum.

Family

Putt-Putt Fun Center - Lynchburg, VA

Long-running chain of recreation centers for mini-golf; some feature arcades & other attractions.