Public shelter in Lynchburg, Virginia

Riverside Park, located at 2238 Rivermont Avenue in Lynchburg, Virginia, is one of the oldest and most beloved parks in the area. With over 49 acres of rolling parkland, the park offers beautiful views of the James River and wooded hillsides. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground equipment, and a fully accessible playground. The park also features a sprayground, picnic shelters, and a gazebo available for rent for picnics, birthday parties, or family reunions. The park's transportation exhibit includes a train locomotive, tender, and caboose, as well as the Fink Deck Truss Bridge and the hull of the packet boat, Marshall. The Alpine Trail, the first dedicated hiking trail in Lynchburg, offers stunning views of the surrounding ravine and the James River.

Younger Park, located at 2338 Light Street in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a charming and peaceful tourist attraction nestled in the Fairview neighborhood. With over seven acres of land featuring rolling terrain and large canopy trees, the park provides a serene oasis for visitors. Renovated in 2011 with funding from the City of Lynchburg, Younger Park now boasts a new basketball court, playground, picnic tables, grills, and a "trike track" for younger children. The park also offers new lighting, signage, amenities, and a parking area with additional spaces. Originally owned by Dr. E. Franklin Younger, the park was dedicated as Younger Woods Park in 1957 by Mayor John L. Suttenfield. The park's small scale and peaceful surroundings make it a perfect destination for families and nature lovers alike.