Planning a Lynchburg VA area birthday party? This list of local spots for birthday parties will help you find your family fun at the perfect party spot!
Free and Inexpensive Party Places and Parks
Kids Cove, 1 Mountain View Road, is a free ministry of Thomas Road Baptist Church with indoor play areas for children up to age 10. Kids will enjoy running, climbing, crawling and sliding in the treehouse themed play area at Kids Cove. There's a special toddler area for the little ones. Posted hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays; however, they are closed during some school and church events. Kids Cove is also a great place for birthday parties (which are also free), but plan far ahead because they book up quickly. You provide everything for the party and you are responsible for clean-up. There are tables outside the enclosed play area to set up for a meal, snacks, or cake. To book a party, call 434-239-9281.
Peaks View Park, located at 170 Ivy Creek Lane, is the second largest park in Lynchburg and is also very popular with area families. At Peaks View Park, you can enjoy the playgrounds, baseball, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, mountain bike trails, hiking and biking trails. The playground at the top of the park (Wiggington Road entrance) is more suited to older kids, while the littles will enjoy the playground at the bottom of the park (Ardmore Drive entrance). One of the newest features at this bottom playground is a face-to-face swing where babies and toddlers can swing facing an older child or adult. There's a fitness course that winds through the park, beginning near the softball field at the Ardmore Drive entrance. Peaks View Park also offers a free 18-hole disc golf course. Enter the park at the Wiggington Road entrance. The disc golf course begins near the bathrooms. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket to set up. In addition, picnic tables located at the Wiggington Road and Ardmore Drive entrances are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Large or small shelters may be rented at a cost of $75 (large) or $65 (small) by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street.
Riverside Park, located at 2238 Rivermont Avenue, is the second oldest park in Lynchburg and one of the most popular park for area families. Riverside Park offers two playground areas, including the popular train-themed Play Core Playground beside the Sprayground water play area, a ground level ADA accessible water park which opened in July 2010. Sprayground includes a tall tower with buckets that fill with water before emptying onto the heads of those below. Also included are ground level water spouts, fish that spray water, and cascading waterfalls. Sprayground is open seasonally from May through September. The Junior League of Lynchburg helped fund this project, part of an ongoing renovation at Riverside Park. The transportation theme continues throughout the park with a train locomotive, tender, and caboose; the Fink Deck Truss Bridge, which is a national engineering landmark; and the hull of the packet boat, Marshall. The Alpine Trail, the first dedicated hiking trail in Lynchburg, offers scenic views of the James River. There are also tennis and basketball courts and picnic areas. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Small shelters and gazebo may be rented at a cost of $65 each by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street.
Ivy Creek Park, located at 118 Clemmons Lake Place, the city's newest park, was dedicated in 2011. Ivy Creek isn't a busy park like Peaks View, Riverside and Miller Parks.From the small nature-themed play area to the fishing lake and wooded trails, you'll be surrounded by nature. Canoe and kayak rentals are available on summer weekends. You can also fish from the banks of Clemmons Lake or the pier. Clemmons Lake is a catch and release lake. Turn off Route 221 into the Lynchpin Industrial Park between Sheetz and the fire station and follow the signs to Ivy Creek Park. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Small shelters may be rented at a cost of $65 each by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street.
Miller Park, located in Midtown Lynchburg at 2100 Park Avenue, is the oldest park in Lynchburg. Miller Park Pool, the only public outdoor pool in Lynchburg, is a summer favorite with kids of all ages. The 50-meter pool includes a spiral water slide, kiddie pool with mushroom waterfall, low and high diving boards, concession stand, picnic tables, and lawn chairs. There is a per guest fee for use of the pool. In addition to the pool, Miller Park offers several play areas for the kids, a basketball court, picnic areas, pavilions, and paved walking trails. You can enjoy Food Truck Thursdays weekly at Miller Park from spring through fall with a variety of local food trucks. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Large or small shelters may be rented at a cost of $75 (large) or $65 (small) by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street.
Riverfront Park, located at 1100 Jefferson Street, includes a large open field often used as an event venue. In addition, Riverfront Park connects to the Riverwalk and Percival's Island Trails. The zero-depth fountain, open seasonally from May through September, is very popular with younger kids. The park also includes boardwalks, rain gardens with wildlife plantings, benches, shade trees, and a stage area. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket to set up for a birthday party or use the benches surrounding the fountain. Riverfront Park is unavailable at times due to scheduled events.
Hollins Mill Park, located at 521 Hollins Mill Road, is a favorite photo shoot venue for area families with excellent views of Blackwater Creek and historic Hollins Mill Dam. Picnic tables and grills make this park a popular weekend site. Hollins Mill Park also offers trail connections to the Blackwater Creek Bikeway, including the Point of Honor Trail section. The Hollins Mill Tunnel is a family favorite spot for bike riding. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Campbell County Parks
Timbrook Park, located at 19040 Leesville Road in Lynchburg, is located beside the Campbell County Timbrook Branch Public Library. The park offers a handicap accessible playground, baseball/softball fields, volleyball court, grilling and picnic facilities, and walking trails.
English Park, is located at 206 Pittsylvania Avenue in Altavista, beside the Staunton River. English Park offers playgrounds, athletic fields, walking trails, grilling and picnic facilities, restrooms, and river access, including a boat ramp for canoes and kayaks.
Brookneal Recreation Park, located at 299 Caroline Avenue in Brookneal, offers a playground, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts and trails.
Amherst County Parks
You'll find information at the link below for the Amherst County parks
Riveredge Park, located at 150 Rocky Hill Road in Madison Heights, offers a paved walking and biking trail, seasonal kayak and canoe rentals, a boat ramp, fishing access, a picnic area, and a children's playground. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Coolwell Park, located at 646 N. Coolwell Road in Amherst, offers a children's play area; soccer, football, and softball fields; basketball courts; nature trail; grills; and restrooms. The community center at the park is available for rental through Amherst County Recreation and Parks Department, located at 129 Francis Avenue, Monroe.
Monacan Park, located at 1159 Monacan Park Road in Madison Heights, is located on the James River. The park offers a play area for children, boat ramp and small dock for boat access to the river, a covered picnic pavilion and picnic area, and restrooms.
Mill Creek Lake, located at 238 Mill Creek Lake Road in the Temperance area of Amherst, offers a 190 acre fishing lake, boat ramp, picnic tables, grills, a play area for children, and restrooms.
Stonehouse Lake Park, located at 294 Stonehouse Lake Road in the Temperance area of Amherst, offers a 41 acre fishing lake, boat ramp, covered picnic pavilion, picnic tables, grills, a play area for children, and restrooms.
Thrashers Lake Park, located at 223 Thrashers Lake Road in the Temperance area of Amherst, offers a 36 acre fishing lake, boat ramp, picnic tables, grills, a play area for children, and restrooms.
Appomattox County Parks
Appomattox Town Park, located on Hunter Street near Appomattox County High School, is a popular park for families that contains a walking trail, picnic pavilion, playground and an original caboose. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Bedford County Parks
Falling Creek Park, located at 1257 County Farm Road in Bedford, offers playgrounds, BMX bike course, 36-hole disc golf course, skateboard park, and trails. Picnic shelters (available first come, first served) may be rented for half day or full day. Half day rental rates are $15-$25 for Bedford County residents and $25-$35 for non-residents. Full day rental rates are $40-$80 for Bedford County residents and $50-$100 for non-residents. Print application for shelter rentals or visit the Bedford County Parks & Recreation office, which is adjacent to Falling Creek Park.
In addition, many churches in the area offer playground facilities which are open to the public at no charge when not in use for church functions.
Indoor Party Places
All Fired Up Lynchburg, 18478 Forest Road in Forest, allows your child and party guests to create a unique piece of artwork. Pottery painting parties are for ages 6 and up and include: 1 1/2 hours in the party room, pottery piece for each guest to paint, all materials needed to create artwork, glazing and firing of all pieces, all pottery gift bagged and labeled for parent to pick up and distribute, a staff member to help with instructions and clean-up, and a complimentary handprint birthday plate for the birthday child. Cost is $150 for up to eight painters (including birthday child) with an additional $15 fee for each additional painter. Maximum number of guests is 14. Birthday cake and paper products are not included. To book a party, you may either call the studio at 434-385-8223 or stop by the store.
Imagination Station Studio, 14805 Forest Road, Ste. 225, Forest, offers hands off birthday party packages. Drop off your decorations the day before the party; bring snacks, drinks, and cake on the day of the party and enjoy the fun. Party packages include: A 2 hour party reservation, invitations, set up and clean up, kid’s packages (include project, apron, paint, pallet and brush), and a CD at the end with the party’s pictures. Cost is $165 for 10 projects with a discount for parties taking place Monday through Thursday. Call the studio at 434-818-1040 or stop by the store to book your party.
Bounce About of Lynchburg, 3405 Candlers Mountain Road, offers indoor fun with a variety of inflatables for kids ages 12 and under. Bounce About also has a special toddler play area for kids ages 3 and under. Bounce About offers 2-hour party packages (1 hour and 15 minutes in play area, 45 minutes in private party room) accommodating parties up to 24 kids. Party packages include: Mini-Bounce for 8 children ($125 Monday-Thursday; $160 on weekends); Classic Bounce for 16 children ($185 Monday-Thursday; $220 on weekends); and Mega Bounce for 24 children ($245 Monday-Thursday; $285 on weekends). Both party packages include: party invitations, party host, pizza from Dominos, Capri Sun or water bottles for each child, set-up and clean-up, party photos saved to CD, paper products, and a gift for the birthday child. Check the website or call 434-485-3037 to reserve your child's birthday party.
Amazement Square, 27 Ninth Street, is Lynchburg's children's museum and offers hands-on fun and learning for all ages. Birthdays are special at Amazement Square. Your party package includes: postcard invitations; one free adult guest for each child; all day admission for all party guests; 90 minute party room rental; Amazement Square balloon bundle; a special souvenir for the birthday child; a special birthday throne for the birthday child to use; party room activities; a birthday party facilitator; and use of Amazement Square's Bluetooth speaker system for your party. Sync one of your personal devices, or use our iPad to access Pandora or YouTube. Add-ons include: photo booth, build your own goodie bags, sensory boxes, story time and craft, scavenger hunt (ages 6-13), Superhero party, and LEGO Lynchburg party. Available party times are: Tuesday through Saturday at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 3:30 PM and Sunday at 1 PM and 3:30 PM. After hours parties may also be arranged. To book your party, call 434-845-1888 or email: birthdays@amazementsquare.org.
The Nature Zone, 301 Grove Street, is operated by Lynchburg Parks and Recreation and located on the first floor of the Miller Center. The Nature Zone is an environmental education center that offers a world of fun and excitement for all ages. Check out The Nature Zone on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-4 PM. Nature Zone Live Animal Safari Parties are available at the Miller Center. Each birthday party package includes: a 2-hour rental of The Nature Zone, 45-minute program led by park naturalist, birthday cake, punch, paper products, tables and chairs. Party cost is $150. Parties are limited to 15 participants and adult supervision is required. Reserve your party by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street.
Lynchburg Humane Society, 1211 Old Graves Mill Road in Lynchburg, offers 1.5 hour birthday party packages for 10 children. The package includes paper products, a party attendant, fun craft or activity, interaction with a pet and a gift for the birthday child. Cost is $125 for 10 children and $12 each additional child. Reserve your party online or email karly@lynchburghumane.org with questions.
FunQuest Family Entertainment Center, 327 Graves Mill Road, offers roller skating, inline skating, laser tag, arcade and video games and PlayQuest - an indoor playground for kids ages 10 and under. Birthday party packages of various price levels are available, beginning at $99 for Monday Madness Parties (up to 10 children with unlimited fun pack, reserved table in party area, and two pitchers of soda. You may bring your own cake; however, no other outside food is permitted. You provide all paper products and candles. No party host is included with this package. Extras include: 100 game tokens for $20, large pizza for $14, and extra pitchers of soda for $5. Monday Madness Parties can only be booked by phone). Additional party packages include: Unlimited Fun Party Pack for up to 10 children ($199 on weekends, $169 on Mondays and Tuesdays); Fun Party Package for up to 10 children (choose your own attractions pricing from $149-$239 depending on number of attractions chosen); V.I.P. Party Package for up to 20 children (choose your own attractions pricing from $299-$599 depending on attractions chosen); and Glow Party Package for up to 10 children (choose your own attractions pricing from $209-$299). Check the website or call 434-239-6411 for more details or to schedule your child's birthday party.
AJ Skateworld, 460 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, offers birthday party packages starting at $8 per guest (during public open skate sessions). Spectating parents and relatives are admitted free. Adults who wish to skate pay regular admission and skate rental. Party packages include: admission, skate rental, slice of pizza per child, soda, ice cream, balloons, paper products, and a birthday song. You bring the cake! Call 434-534-7055 or 703-623-7354 to reserve your child's party.
Putt-Putt Fun Center, 8105 Timberlake Road, offers both indoor and outdoor attractions including: 36 Holes of Putt-Putt Golf, Multi-Level Laser Tag, Go-Karts, Bumper Boat and Bumper Car Rides, a large indoor family arcade and five Batting Cage Stations with both Baseball and Softball. Party packages include: Unlimited Party Package ($25 per guest for two hours of unlimited attractions, $10 game card for birthday child, and $5 game card for each guest) and Super Party Package ($20 per guest for one attraction, one round of Putt-Putt golf, $10 game card for birthday child, and $5 game card for each guest). Both party packages include: party invitations, party host or hostess, 60 minutes in the party area, two 16" pizzas, two pitchers of soda, tableware, and a photo op with Buster, the mascot). Visit their website or call 434-237-7888 to schedule your child's birthday party.
Jump Lynchburg Trampoline Park, 3700 Candlers Mountain Road Jump Lynchburg is a 10,000 square foot indoor trampoline park open to all ages. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Jump Lynchburg features over 50 trampolines, foam jumping pits, basketball goals, and dodgeball court. Party packages are all-inclusive, so you don't need to do anything. All parties include one hour of jumping fun and 40 minutes in the private party room. Party packages include: The Party Weekday $249 for 12 jumpers (Monday - Thursday), The Party Weekend $279 for 12 jumpers (Friday - Sunday), The Premium Weekday $329 for 12 jumpers (Monday - Thursday), and The Premium Weekend $349 for 12 jumpers (Friday - Sunday).Team Party Packages and Exclusive Party Packages are also available. Book your child's party online or call 434-338-1376.
Dynamic Gymnastics, 7621 Timberlake Road in Lynchburg, offers party packages on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. parties last for an hour and a half and include 1 hour with an instructor including time on the equipment, games, and then a half hour for cake and presents. All of the set up, clean up, and entertainment is covered. All you have to do is provide the kids, cake and anything else you want to eat. Cost is $130 for members, and $145 for non-members for up to 15 guests. Call the front desk at 434-528-3222 to reserve your child's party.
Elite Athletics, 52 Barbour Drive in Forest, offers birthday party packages for 10 children to enjoy 1.5 hours of active fun. Packages include: a qualified Elite Athletics instructor to lead one hour of activities which include obstacle courses, trampolines, games, and “the pit"; 30 minutes in the party room; and an Elite Athletics T-shirt for the party child. Cost is $115 for members and $125 for non-members. Book your child's party online or call 434-525-4813.
Pure Gymnastics, 3710 Old Forest Road in Lynchburg, offers birthday party packages for 10 children to enjoy 1.5 hours of fun. Packages include: a trained birthday party host to lead the guests through one hour of games, races and activities; 30 minutes in the party room; and all paper party supplies. Cost is $120 for up to 10 children. Call the front desk at 434-385-5005 to reserve your child's party.
Forest Super Kicks, 17860 Forest Road, Ste. D in Forest, offers 2-hour party packages for up to 15 children. Packages include: a karate lesson, games using your new karate skills, invitations, paper products, table cloths, and 3 medium pizzas. We'll even cut your child's birthday cake with a sword! Cost is $125 for up to 15 children. Call the front desk at 434-385-5076 to schedule your child's party.
AMF Bowling, 4643 Murray Place in Lynchburg, offers custom birthday party packages featuring kid-friendly menus and expert party planners to handle the details. Prices vary depending on number of guests and other details. Visit the website or call the front desk at 434-528-2695 for details and to schedule your child's party.
Ploughcroft Tea Room, 1215 Commerce Street in Lynchburg, offers custom private parties for people of all ages on Sundays by appointment only. Call 434-832-7467 for more details and to schedule your child's party.
YMCA of Central Virginia: Jamerson Family YMCA, 801 Wyndhurst Drive, and Downtown YMCA, 1315 Church Street, offer birthday party packages. Parties are scheduled in two-hour blocks on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. The first hour is reserved for fun in the pool, while the second hour is spent having a ball in the multipurpose room. The YMCA will provide the space for the party, a Dairy Queen ice cream cake, and a lifeguard to assist with the festivities. Call the Front Desk at the Jamerson Family YMCA, 434 582 1900, or Downtown YMCA, 434 847 5587 for more details
Rise Up Climbing, 1225 Church Street in Lynchburg, offers birthday party packages for up to six children ages 3 and up (children must weigh at least 30 pounds). Birthday parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3 PM and 3-5 PM. Cost is $20 per participant and your security deposit goes toward the total cost. Visit the website or call 434-845-7625 to schedule your child's party.
One Way Out, 2264 Lakeside Drive in Lynchburg, is a real-life escape room which offers birthday party packages to people ages 8 and older. Admission price is $18. Public hours are Wednesdays from 2-6:30 PM, Thursdays and Fridays from 4-10:30 PM, Saturdays from 11:30 AM-10:30 PM, and Sundays from 1:00-7:30 PM. Private parties are also available outside normal public hours. Visit the website or call 434-329-7329 to schedule your party.
LaHaye Ice Center, 1971 University Boulevard in Lynchburg, offers public skating at various times for $10 per person (includes skates). Groups of 15 or more receive a discount; however, please schedule in advance. You can also reserve the ice for a private party at a cost of $255 per hour plus $1 per person skate rental. Skates are available from kids' size 8 up to adults' size 13. Visit the website or call 434-582-2000 to schedule a party.
Locked Up Lynchburg, 117 Goldenrod Place in Wyndhurst, is an escape room, that offers a live interactive game experience in which your group must find the clues and solve the mysteries in order to escape the room. General admission price is $18. Public hours are: Fridays from 5:45 PM-12 AM, Saturdays from 12 PM-12AM, and Sundays from 2:45 -8:00 PM. Private parties are also available outside normal public hours. Visit the website for call 434-237-1810 to schedule a party.
Outdoor Party Places
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre, 4000 Candlers Mountain Road, welcomes groups of 10 or more for 2-4 hour birthday parties. Party package costs include room rental and per guest fees. Room rental fees include: $85 (Monday-Thursday 2 hours in Birthday Party Room), $95 (Friday-Sunday 2 hours in Birthday Party Room), $165 (Monday-Thursday 3 hours in Brown Room), $200 (Friday-Sunday 3 hours in Brown Room), $425 (Monday-Thursday 4 hours in entire Upper Lodge), $500 (Friday-Sunday 4 hours in entire Upper Lodge). The birthday child receives free tubing and skiing or snowboarding. Guests pay a per guest fee for tubing, skiing, or snowboarding. All events must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Please email snowflexevents@liberty.edu to reserve your party, including the following details: Group Name, Requested date and time of event, Best point of contact (name, phone number, email address), Estimated # of guests and brief description of the group
What you want to do (ski and snowboard, tube, rent the lodge, etc.). Additional details may be found on the website.
Peaks View Park, located at 170 Ivy Creek Lane, offers playgrounds, baseball, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, mountain bike trails, hiking and biking trails. The playground at the top of the park (Wiggington Road entrance) is more suited to older kids, while the littles will enjoy the playground at the bottom of the park (Ardmore Drive entrance). One of the newest features at this bottom playground is a face-to-face swing where babies and toddlers can swing facing an older child or adult. There's a fitness course that winds through the park, beginning near the softball field at the Ardmore Drive entrance. Peaks View Park also offers a free 18-hole disc golf course. Enter the park at the Wiggington Road entrance. The disc golf course begins near the bathrooms. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket to set up. In addition, picnic tables located at the Wiggington Road and Ardmore Drive entrances are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Large or small shelters may be rented at a cost of $75 (large) or $65 (small) by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street.
Riverside Park, located at 2238 Rivermont Avenue, offers two playground areas, including the popular train-themed Play Core Playground beside the Sprayground water play area, a ground level ADA accessible water park. Sprayground includes a tall tower with buckets that fill with water before emptying onto the heads of those below. Also included are ground level water spouts, fish that spray water, and cascading waterfalls. Sprayground is open seasonally from May through September. The transportation theme continues throughout the park with a train locomotive, tender, and caboose; the Fink Deck Truss Bridge; and the hull of the packet boat, Marshall. The Alpine Trail offers scenic views of the James River. There are also tennis and basketball courts and picnic areas. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Small shelters and gazebo may be rented at a cost of $65 each by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street.
Ivy Creek Park, located at 118 Clemmons Lake Place, offers a small nature-themed play area, fishing lake, and wooded trails. Canoe and kayak rentals are available on summer weekends. You can also fish from the banks of Clemmons Lake or the pier. Turn off Route 221 into the Lynchpin Industrial Park between Sheetz and the fire station and follow the signs to Ivy Creek Park. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Small shelters may be rented at a cost of $65 each by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street. Outdoor Adventure Parties are available at the Ivy Creek picnic shelter. Each birthday party package includes: a 2-hour rental of the picnic shelter, 45-minute program led by park naturalist, birthday cake, punch, paper products, and picnic tables. Party cost is $175. Parties are limited to 15 participants and adult supervision is required. Reserve your party by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street.
Miller Park, located at 2100 Park Avenue, offers the city's only public outdoor pool with a spiral water slide, kiddie pool with mushroom waterfall, low and high diving boards, concession stand, picnic tables, and lawn chairs. In addition to the pool, Miller Park offers several play areas for the kids, a basketball court, picnic areas, pavilions, and paved walking trails. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Large or small shelters may be rented at a cost of $75 (large) or $65 (small) by calling 434-455-5858 or visiting Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office at The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street.
Riverfront Park, located at 1100 Jefferson Street, includes a large open field often used as an event venue. In addition, Riverfront Park connects to the Riverwalk and Percival's Island Trails. The zero-depth fountain, open seasonally from May through September, is very popular with younger kids. The park also includes boardwalks, rain gardens with wildlife plantings, benches, shade trees, and a stage area. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket to set up for a birthday party or use the benches surrounding the fountain. Riverfront Park is unavailable at times due to scheduled events.
Hollins Mill Park, located at 521 Hollins Mill Road, is a favorite photo shoot venue for area families with excellent views of Blackwater Creek and historic Hollins Mill Dam. Picnic tables and grills make this park a popular weekend site. In addition, Hollins Mill Park includes trail connections to the Blackwater Creek Bikeway, including the Point of Honor Trail section. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. You can also use picnic tables, which are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Don't wait until the last minute to reserve a party spot for your child's birthday party. Many venues fill up party time slots quickly. Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar for special events at many of these sites and other locations in Lynchburg and throughout Central Virginia. Be sure to tell them that Lynchburg Macaroni Kid sent you!
