Forest: Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near Forest.
- 3.7 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 — 3.7 per 10K residents.
Facilities (2)
NOT AVAILABLE
NOT AVAILABLE
Nearby Nps (2)
Recreation Areas (5)
James River Visitor Center (Milepost 63.6)
Otter Creek Campground
PEAKS OF OTTER CAMPGROUND
Peaks of Otter Visitor Center (Milepost 85.6)
HOPPER CREEK GROUP CAMP
Sports & Activities
Disc Golf Courses (1)
Foundation Disc Golf
Golf Courses (4)
Colonial Hills Golf Club
Ivy Hill Golf Club
London Downs Golf Club
Poplar Forest Golf Course
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | VINES CENTER |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 6.7 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Poplar Forest Museum
Putt-Putt Fun Center
The Chaplains Museum
Jerry Falwell Museum
Hill City AquaZoo
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Human Rights
Station House Museum
Horse Hearse and Caretaker's Museum
Pest House Medical Museum
Anne Spencer House
Legacy Museum of African American History
Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
Lynchburg Museum
Sprayground
Amazement Square
Attractions (1)
Poplar Forest Museum
| Entertainment Venues · Farmers Markets · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: OSM Overpass — venue tags
Dining & Beverages
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Sources: OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 58.20 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 46.30 |
| Climate · Station Name | LYNCHBURG REGIONAL AIRPORT |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 5.8 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 867 |
| Elevation · Meters | 264 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (3)
Regal River Ridge
Liberty University Cinematic Arts Theater
29 Drive In
Nearby Campgrounds (2)
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
Appomattox Court House Visitor Center
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 110 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 1,397 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Colonial Hills Golf Club |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf data — in town