Planning a birthday party is easy peasy with a little help from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid. 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. Kids Cove is open daily; 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). At the bottom playground, there 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 and a bicycle pump track. Enter the park at the Wiggington Road entrance for both of these. The disc golf course begins near the bathrooms. The pump track is beside the tennis courts. 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 $95 (large) or $80 (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 water spouts 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 $80 each. The Overlook at Riverside Park can also be rented for events at a cost of $150. Reserve 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 $80 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. Bring your own canopy or picnic blanket. Picnic tables are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Large or small shelters may be rented at a cost of $95 (large) or $80 (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.
Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skatepark, located at 11 9th Street near Riverfront Park, was opened in 2008 on land donated by the City of Lynchburg with funding assistance from two Lynchburg Rotary Clubs in collaboration with Amazement Square. The skatepark is a 14,000 square foot complex which includes a street course and a concrete bowl. Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skatepark is open to the public.
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, a pavilion, fishing lake, and walking trails. The pavilion at Timbrook Park is available for rent by contacting the Recreation Department at (434) 332-9570, or recreation@campbellcountyva.gov.
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.
Long Mountain Park, located at 220 Bear Creek Road in Rustburg, offers an accessible playground, baseball and softball fields, a memory garden, 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. There's also a roped off swimming area with beach and a swing on the dock across from the swimming section. After swinging out over the lake, you can jump from the swing into the lake.
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 at 250 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. We don't have a current website link.
Bedford County Parks
You'll find information at the link below for the 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. Visit the website for information about shelter rentals or visit the Bedford County Parks & Recreation office, which is adjacent to Falling Creek Park.
The Bike Park is located at the end of County Park Road at Falling Creek Park. The Skate Park is located on Falling Creek Road, to the left of the main entrance of Falling Creek Park.
Independence Park, located at 1182 Venhorst Drive in Bedford, was originally a private disc golf course. Now part of Bedford County Parks & Recreation, Independence Park offers two large fishing ponds, a covered picnic shelter, several trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Bedford Town Parks
You'll find information at the link below for the Bedford Town Parks
Edmund Street Park, located at 516 Edmund Street in the Town of Bedford, offers a playground, basketball court, soccer field, tennis court, picnic tables and areas, a covered pavilion, and restrooms.
Greenwood Park, located at 804 Greenwood Street in the Town of Bedford, offers a playground, basketball court, and picnic tables.
Liberty Lake Park, located at 939 Burks Hill Road in the Town of Bedford, offers a fishing lake (license required), playgrounds, picnic areas, picnic shelters, walking trails, skateboard area, tennis court, volleyball area, and baseball fields.
In addition, many churches in the area offer playground facilities which are open to the public at no charge on a first come, first served basis when not in use for church functions.
Indoor Party Places
Prices and hours are not included, as these change from time to time. Visit the venue's website or Facebook page for more details.
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, ranging from up to 10 guests to private parties with up to 50 guests. All parties include: unlimited skating, unlimited PlayQuest, unlimited laser tag, pizza, drinks, and a party host. Check the website or call 434-239-6411 for more details or to schedule your child's birthday party.
All Fired Up Lynchburg, 18478 Forest Road in Forest, allows your child and party guests to create a unique piece of artwork. After you paint your piece, you leave it to be glazed. Your pottery will be ready to pick up one week after painting. In addition to scheduled events, pottery painting parties are available for ages 6 and up. To book a party, you may either call the studio at 434-385-8223 or stop by the store.
Imagination Station Studio brings the fun to you! Although the brick and mortar location has closed, Imagination Station offers private painting parties at your home, church, or organization. Visit the website for more details.
Amazement Square, 27 Ninth Street, is Lynchburg's children's museum and offers hands-on fun and learning for all ages. With four floors of fun, permanent exhibitions, and a changing gallery, there's something for all ages. Amazement Square offers a variety of birthday party packages, all including at least a 90 minute party time. Visit the website for more information, To book your party, reserve online, 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. Parties include: 2 hour rental of Miller Center Community Room, 45-minute program led by park naturalist, decorations, cake, and punch. Reserve through Lynchburg Parks & Recreation online, in person at Miller Center, 301 Grove Street, by calling 434-455-5858 or email customerservice@lynchburgva.gov.
Indoor Archery Party, through Lynchburg Parks & Recreation, is for ages 8 and older. Parties include: 2 hour rental of Armstrong Gym, USA Archery certified instructor, all equipment, a 60 minute archery program, decorations, cake, and punch. Reserve through Lynchburg Parks & Recreation online, in person at Miller Center, 301 Grove Street, by calling 434-455-5858 or email customerservice@lynchburgva.gov.
Paint Party at Miller Center, through Lynchburg Parks & Recreation, is for ages 5 and older. Parties include: 2 hour rental of Miller Center or Templeton Center Community Room, 60-minute paint lesson, all supplies, cake, and punch. Reserve through Lynchburg Parks & Recreation online, in person at Miller Center, 301 Grove Street, by calling 434-455-5858 or email customerservice@lynchburgva.gov.
Pottery Party at Jackson Heights Art Studio, through Lynchburg Parks & Recreation, is for ages 15 and older. Parties include: 3 hour rental of the Jackson Height Art Studio, 60-minute pottery lesson, all pottery supplies included, cake, and punch. Reserve through Lynchburg Parks & Recreation online, in person at Miller Center, 301 Grove Street, by calling 434-455-5858 or email customerservice@lynchburgva.gov.
AJ Skateworld, 460 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, offers roller skating, inline skating, arcades, games, and more. Spectating parents are admitted free. AJ Skateworld also offers birthday party packages which include: skating admission, skate rental, food, and more. You bring the cake! Spectating parents and relatives are admitted free. Adults who wish to skate pay regular admission and skate rental. Visit the website for more information. 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 Batting Cage Stations with both Baseball and Softball. Putt-Putt offers a variety of party packages which include: party invitations, party host or hostess, 60 minutes in the party area, and game cards for birthday child and guests. Parties also include unlimited putt-putt golf or other activity and game choices. Visit their website or call 434-237-7888 to schedule your child's birthday party.
Get Air Lynchburg Trampoline Park, 3700 Candlers Mountain Road Get Air 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. Get Air Lynchburg features over 50 trampolines, foam jumping pits, basketball goals, and dodgeball court. Jump times fill up quickly, so fill out your waiver and register online to avoid waiting in line. Get Air Lynchburg offers a variety of birthday party packages for 10-30 guests, which all include: 2 hours of jump and party time, 1 pair of jump socks per jumper, pizzas, sodas, and more. Book your child's party online or call 434-208-1191.
Crosswhite Athletic Club, 118 Davis Cup Road in Lynchburg, offers a variety of party packages featuring their small outdoor pool, splash pad, pavilion, sun deck, and indoor aquatic center. Visit the website for more information or book your child's party by calling 434-385-7534.
Dynamic Gymnastics, 117 Greystone Drive 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. Visit the website or 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 up to 15 children to enjoy one hour in the gym and 45 minutes in the party room. Coaches will guide the children with fun games and activities in the gym. Children can use trampolines, ninja course, foam pit, and more. Book your child's party online or call 434-525-4813.
Pure Gymnastics, 3710 Old Forest Road in Lynchburg, offers birthday party packages for up to 12 children to enjoy one hour of gymnastics and 30 minutes in the party room. Packages include: a trained birthday party host to lead the guests through one hour of gymnastics activities, jumping on the trampoline, obstacle courses, bounce house, bars, beam, jump in pit of blocks, games and other activities; 30 minutes in the party room; and all paper party supplies. Call the front desk at 434-385-5005 to reserve your child's party.
Super Kicks Karate, 17860 Forest Road, Ste. D in Forest, offers one to two hour party packages. The birthday child can even cut the birthday cake with a birthday sword! Call 434-221-1645 for more information or to schedule your child's party.
The Pink Flamingo Play Café, 14805 Forest Road, Ste 101 in Forest, is the Lynchburg area's newest place for indoor play. The Pink Flamingo is a coffee shop and children's play area which features a climbing structure, train table, dinosaur table, a large slide structure, and multiple themed play rooms suitable for children ages six months to eight years, their parents and caregivers. Visit the website to reserve a play time and for information about memberships and birthday parties.
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.
craveABLEs, 2608 Lakeside Drive in Lynchburg serves multiple flavors of ice cream and other sweet treats. In addition, craveABLEs rents out their private room for birthday parties and other events. They have three different party options with prices to fit any budget. craveABLEs provides job-skills training and supported employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Rise Up Climbing, 1225 Church Street in Lynchburg, offers birthday party packages for up to 15 children ages 3 and up (children must weigh at least 30 pounds). Birthday parties include trained staff to belay your group on the 40’ top rope walls for 90 minutes, then the children will enjoy half an hour in the party overlook. Parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays. 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. In addition to parties during regular public hours, private parties are also available. 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. Skates are available from kids' size 8 up to adults' size 13. Visit the website or call 434-582-2000 to schedule a party.
Outdoor Party Places
Lynchburg City Parks:
See information for these parks, all located in Lynchburg, in the first section at the top of the guide:
Peaks View Park, located at 170 Ivy Creek Lane
Riverside Park, located at 2238 Rivermont Avenue
Ivy Creek Park, located at 118 Clemmons Lake Place
Miller Park, located at 2100 Park Avenue
Riverfront Park, located at 1100 Jefferson Street
Hollins Mill Park, located at 521 Hollins Mill Road
Barnyard Fun
Lottie J Farm, located at 4787 Patterson Mill Road in Bedford, offers outdoor party packages from April through November. Parties include: the barnyard, play barn, picnic area, and firepit (upon request). There's also a bathroom and hand washing station. Call or text 434-610-6078, message Lottie J Farm Facebook page, or email lottiejfarm@gmail.com to schedule a date.
Campbell Ranch LLC, located in Rustburg, offers birthday parties. There are multiple party packages available. All parties include: Horse rides, petting zoo, meet and greet with a unicorn, talking parrot play, farm scavenger hunt, hay rides and more! Call (434) 856-6873 for more details.
Mobile Parties
N-Action Mobile Arcade is a mobile arcade game trailer that brings the games and action to you. N-Action offers a variety of real arcade games consisting of driving, shooting, and over 100 classic arcade games. Their trailer is equipped with a sound system, lights, security cameras, and a generator and is climate controlled. Contact N-Action Mobile Arcade through their website for more information.
Inflatable Rentals for Home Parties
Aztec Rental offers a variety of bounce houses, slides, dunk tank, selfie booth, and a wide assortment of carnival games to add to your party fun. Aztec Rental also offers concession rentals, including popcorn, cotton candy, and sno-cone machines, as well as many other rental items for parties, weddings and other celebrations. Call 434-385-5116 for the Lynchburg location or visit the website for more information.
Five Blessings Farm and Cheap Inflatables offers pony rides, petting zoo and various inflatable bouncers for your child's party. Call 434-610-7944, email FiveBlessingFarm@aol.com, or visit https://cheapinflatablesva.com/ for more information.
Fun Zone Inflatables offers obstacle courses, water rides, dry slides, bounce houses, and bounce house/ slide combos perfect for any party. Locally owned and operated, Fun Zone Inflatables also offers discounts for multiple rentals and snow-cone machine rentals. Call 434-239-0704 or visit the website for pricing and availability.
Hill City Inflatables offers bounce houses, slides, and combos for all ages, including wet and dry inflatable options. Call 434-229-5123, email hillcityinflatables@gmail.com or visit the website to get your party started.
Monkey Business Inflatables & More offers bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, water rides, and combos perfect for all ages from toddlers to adults. Monkey Business Inflatables also offers: games, concessions, tables and chairs, canopy tents, and generators (must be rented with large inflatable). Call 434-213-2178 or visit the website for your party needs.
Jump-N-Fun Inflatables offers bounce houses, "wet n' dry" bounce and slides, slip n' slides, water slides, and event games for all ages. Jump-N-Fun serves the greater Lynchburg area and also handles drop off, set up, take down, and pick up. Jump-N-Fun Inflatables has been providing affordable fun to Central Virginia since 2015. Call 434-213-6289 or visit the website for more information.
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!
