Amherst: Parks & Recreation
Within reach of Amherst: 5 parks and recreation sites.
- 26.8 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Virginia 5.5/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 26.8 per 10K residents.
Facilities (3)
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Nearby Nps (2)
Recreation Areas (5)
Otter Creek Campground
James River Visitor Center (Milepost 63.6)
Appomattox Court House Visitor Center
SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING
Locher Tract (Glenwood & Pedlar)
Sports & Activities
Sports Teams (1)
Amherst Mammoths
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | WILLIAMS STADIUM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 18.2 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Amherst County Historical Museum
Sweet Briar Museum
Train Station and Caboose
Saint Paul's Mission School
Monacan Ancestral Museum
Sprayground
Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
Amazement Square
Lynchburg Museum
Horse Hearse and Caretaker's Museum
Pest House Medical Museum
Legacy Museum of African American History
Station House Museum
Anne Spencer House
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Human Rights
Attractions (5)
Amherst County Historical Museum
Sweet Briar Museum
Train Station and Caboose
Saint Paul's Mission School
Monacan Ancestral Museum
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 58.50 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 42.40 |
| Climate · Station Name | TYE RIVER 1 SE |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 6.9 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 627 |
| Elevation · Meters | 191 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Nearby Campgrounds (3)
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
Appomattox Court House Visitor Center
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 48 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 588 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | None nearby |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf query — no results in range