Ribbon Cutting at Jefferson Park
The City of Lynchburg will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of improvements at Jefferson Park! The project includes a new playground, updated basketball courts, new plaza and pavilion and outdoor exercise equipment.
Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Jefferson Park
401 N. York Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Following the ribbon cutting, we will play!
🏀 Basketball Exhibition — Watch an exciting pickup game featuring former and current Dearington residents, organized by Jarrod Thomas of the TIST Academy. Want to play?
🍔 Community Cookout — Local chef T’Juan Booth from Bootleggers will be at the grill serving up hot dogs and burgers.
🎶 DJ & Family Fun — Enjoy music, play on the new accessible playground, and check out the outdoor fitness equipment.
🎨 Community Art — See the new basketball court mural honoring Dearington’s history and future.
Jefferson Park’s transformation is part of the Dearington Neighborhood Plan, a vision built with residents to create a welcoming space for all generations. The new playground, built by Kompan, was designed with neighborhood children’s input and ensures children of all abilities can play side by side.
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Thursday, September 25, 2025
@ 4 pm
Location
Jefferson Park
401 N York Street
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Fees/Admission
FREE
Printed courtesy of www.lynchburgregion.org/ – Contact the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance for more information.
300 Lucado Place, Lynchburg, VA 24504 – (434) 845-5966 – info@lynchburgregion.org