SPORTS FACILITIES GUIDE LY H VI RG I N IA
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VIRGINIA SPORTS
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM CITY OF LYNCHBURG
SPORTS LYNCHBURG,
TOURISM
andrew.marks@lynchburgva.gov
455-4490
For more information about our city sports facilities, as well as other state of the art facilities in our area, please give us a call to assist you in having your next event in Lynchburg, Virginia!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LYH Welcomes You
Welcome to LYH, a quintessential Virginia city with a leafy veneer, powerful industrial heart and an impressive history.
Lynchburg is home to the Virginia 10 Miler, since 1974, the Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University, the 2019 State Games of America, and 2024 Professional Disc Golf World Championships. Lynchburg has proven we are a sports destination worth visiting!
In our picturesque, strollable city, you’ll discover a destination with a vital sense of its past and a growing contemporary energy. Take the time to explore our 40 miles of urban trails and riverfront downtown, taste our local flavor, and visit galleries and places of historical importance. Wherever you go, whatever you do, LYH loves you!
2 Map of Lynchburg ...................................................... 4-5 Legacy Annual Sports Events ............................... 6-7 Flat Fields ..................................................................... 8-9 Diamonds 10 Pools ................................................................................. 11 Stadiums & Arenas ............................................... 12-15 Indoor Facilities 16-17 Golf Courses ........................................................... 18-19 Tennis Courts ......................................................... 20-21 Beach Volleyball 22 Parks ................................................................................ 23 Adventure Sports .................................................. 24-25 Equestrian ..................................................................... 26 Bowling ........................................................................... 27
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www.lynchburgvirginia.org (434)
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ANNUAL SPORTS EVENTS Ly N C h B u R g
VIRGINIA 10 MILER 4-Miler and the Amazing Mile Kids Run
Now over 40 years old, this running event brings thousands to Lynchburg to take up the challenge of the historic course which has hosted respected competitors from around the globe. It consists of both a 10 and 4 mile run, a 4-mile walk and the Amazing Mile children’s run. The Lynchburg Road Runners Club plans and implements this event annually, recruiting hundreds of volunteers and cultivating partnerships, including the City of Lynchburg, to ensure a safe and successful event.
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH GAMES
At Liberty University
Run by Virginia Amateur Sports, this annual, multisport festival hosts 10,000 athletes from around the Commonwealth of Virginia of all ages and skill levels participating in over 55 different Olympic and Pan American sports. Most games take place at the exceptional Division I athletic facilities of Liberty University and City of Lynchburg facilities.
Since 2015, the important partnership between the City of Lynchburg, Virginia Amateur Sports and Liberty University is what makes this event strong and sustainable. With assistance of marketing, volunteer recruitment and sponsorship, the City of Lynchburg is a full partner in helping to make this event successful and continues to work with its partners to ensure this event’s future.
STORMING OF THUNDER RIDGE
On the Blue Ridge Parkway
Virginia’s only local, fully-supported road cycling event, the Storming of Thunder Ridge is organized by the Jamerson YMCA in Lynchburg. The annual spring event starts at the YMCA and heads to the Blue Ridge Parkway and consists of 100, 75, 49, 45 and 27 mile options. The event sees hundreds of riders from all over the country hoping to conquer “America’s Favorite Drive”.
PREVIOUS EVENTS HOSTED IN LYNCHBURG
ATLANTIC SUN CONFERENCE
Indoor Track Championship
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH AMERICA
National Softball Invitational
ATLANTIC LACROSSE CONFERENCE Championships
VIRGINIA STATE BOWLING Championships
USA MASTERS DIVING
Spring National Championships
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF STATE GAMES
State Games of America
NATIONAL JR. COLLEGE
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Indoor Track Championship
VIRGINIA STATE LITTLE LEAGUE Championships
COASTAL COLLEGIATE SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Swimming & Diving Championships
VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
Spring Jubilee
Outdoor Track & Field
Indoor Track & Field Football
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FLAT FIELDS
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FEATURES 1 Grass Flat Field ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Running Trails Trails AMENITIES Off-leash Dog Park Picnic Shelter SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Concrete BLACKWATER CREEK ATHLETIC AREA 515 MONTICELLO AVENUE FEATURES 8 Grass Flat Fields CENTRAL VIRGINIA REGIONAL SOCCER COMPLEX 5635 CAMPBELL HIGHWAY FEATURES 1 Grass Flat Field ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Field Can Be Oriented North-South or East-West AMENITIES 2 Scoreboards Locker Rooms Auxiliary Rooms SEATING CAPACITY 60 SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE SOCCER & LACROSSE FIELD 134 CHAPEL ROAD FEATURES 1 Grass Flat Field AMENITIES Scoreboard Locker Rooms Auxiliary Rooms SEATING CAPACITY 90 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal THAYER FIELD 134 CHAPEL ROAD FEATURES 2 - 175’ x 75’ Indoor Artificial Turf Fields with Walls THOMAS INDOOR SOCCER CENTER 1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FEATURES 4 Artificial Turf Flat Fields 4 Beach Volleyball Courts 1 Softball Diamond LIBERTY MOUNTAIN INTRAMURAL COMPLEX 3794 CANDLERS MOUNTAIN ROAD 9 FEATURES 1 Indoor Artificial Turf Flat Field 70-Foot Ceiling Clearance Adjacent to 1 Outdoor Artificial Turf Field LIBERTY INDOOR FOOTBALL TRAINING FACILITY 1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
ADDITIONAL
ADDITIONAL
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FEATURES 6 Grass Flat Fields 7 Grass Diamonds - dirt infields
SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 4 Tennis Courts 1 Concrete Outdoor Basketball Court Trails Easy Trails (6) Moderate Trails (5) Difficult Trails (3) 18-Hole Disc Golf AMENITIES Concessions Scoreboards SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal PEAKS VIEW PARK 170 IVY CREEK LANE 10 FEATURES 2 Grass Baseball Diamonds 1 Grass Softball Diamond 50-Meter Outdoor Pool
SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Outdoor Basketball Court Paved Trails Horseshoe Pit AMENITIES Concessions (Pool) Playground 2 Picnic Shelters Aviary Building MILLER PARK 2100 PARK AVENUE POOLS
Lane, 50-Meter Pool
Diving Well
And 3-Meter Springboards Diving Tower with 1, 3, 5, 7.5, and 10-Meter Platforms
Decks
DIAMONDS
ADDITIONAL
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES 9
17-Foot-Deep
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21-Foot
SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Bulkhead Locker Rooms Athletic Training Room Weight Room Permanent Ready Room AMENITIES Concessions Video Board Diving Digital Scoreboard Press Box SEATING CAPACITY 1,414 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal
NATATORIUM 1521 LIBERTY MOUNTAIN DRIVE FEATURES 2 Grass Baseball Diamonds 1 Grass Softball Diamond 50-Meter Outdoor Pool
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SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Outdoor Basketball Court Paved Trails Horseshoe Pit AMENITIES Concessions (Pool) Playground 2 Picnic Shelters Aviary Building MILLER PARK 2100 PARK AVENUE FEATURES 25-Meter, 6-Lane Pool AMENITIES Locker Rooms Auxiliary Rooms SEATING CAPACITY 50 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal 134 CHAPEL ROAD
STADIUMS & ARENAS
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FEATURES Softball Stadium AMENITIES Scoreboard Covered Dugouts Press Box SEATING CAPACITY 500 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal Hillside viewing AUBREY R. MOON JR. FIELD 1501 LAKESIDE DRIVE FEATURES 1 Grass Baseball Diamond AMENITIES Concessions Digital Scoreboard Locker Rooms PA System Press Box Ticket Gates SEATING CAPACITY 4,000 SEATING TYPE Chairbacks & Bleachers - Metal BANK OF THE JAMES STADIUM 3176 FORT AVENUE FEATURES 1 Artificial Turf Flat Field AMENITIES Concessions Digital Scoreboard Locker Rooms PA System Press Box Ticket Gates SEATING CAPACITY 9,000 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal CITY STADIUM 3176 FORT AVENUE FEATURES 3 Artificial Turf Flat Fields ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 4 Sand Volleyball Courts AMENITIES Videoboard Concessions Locker Rooms Restrooms Press Box SEATING CAPACITY 750 per field SEATING TYPE Chairbacks & Bleachers - Metal EAST CAMPUS TURF FIELDS 2200 LIBERTY MOUNTAIN DRIVE FEATURES 1 Grass Baseball Diamond AMENITIES Press Box Digital Scoreboard SEATING CAPACITY 300 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal JAMES C. FOX FIELD 1501 LAKESIDE DRIVE 13
KAMPHIUS FIELD AT LIBERTY SOFTBALL STADIUM
RANDOLPH COLLEGE SOFTBALL FIELD
FEATURES
1 Grass Softball Diamond
ADDITIONAL SPORTS
ATTRIBUTES Batting Cage Enclosed Bullpen
SHELLENBERGER FIELD
FEATURES
400-Meter, 8-Lane Track
1 Artificial Turf Flat Field
ADDITIONAL SPORTS
ATTRIBUTES
2 Shot Put Rings
1 Discus/Hammer Ring
1 Pole Vault Runway
1 High Jump Runway
2 Long/Triple Jump Runway Locker Rooms
AMENITIES Scoreboard
2500 RIVERMONT AVENUE
SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal Hillside viewing
AMENITIES Scoreboard Press Box
SEATING CAPACITY 3,000
SEATING TYPE Chairbacks & Bleachers - Metal
VINES CENTER 1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
FEATURES
1 Indoor Basketball Court
TV Booths Prewired for Broadcast Concessions
SEATING CAPACITY 4,500
SEATING TYPE Chairbacks
LIBERTY BASEBALL STADIUM
ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES
3 Indoor Basketball Practice Courts
Weight Room
4 Locker Rooms Athletic Training Room
AMENITIES Center- Hung Videoboard TV-Studio
SEATING CAPACITY 9,547
SEATING TYPE Chairbacks & Suites
WILDCAT STADIUM 2500 RIVERMONT AVENUE
FEATURES
400-Meter, 8-Lane Track
1 Artificial Turf Flat Field
ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES
1 Shot Put Ring
1 Discus/Hammer Ring
1 Pole Vault Runway
1 Long/Triple Jump Runway
OSBORNE STADIUM & MATTHES-HOPKINS
AMENITIES Press Box Concessions
SEATING CAPACITY 587
SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal Hillside viewing
WILLIAMS STADIUM 1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
FEATURES
1 Artificial Turf Flat Field
ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Locker Rooms Athletic Training Facilities
AMENITIES Videoboard Full Media Center Concessions
SEATING CAPACITY 25,000
SEATING TYPE Chairbacks & Bleachers - Metal Luxury Suites
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FEATURES
1 Artifical Turf Softball Field Clay Infield
ATTRIBUTES
Locker
Athletic Training
Concessions
CAPACITY
Chairbacks
ADDITIONAL SPORTS
Indoor Batting Tunnels 2 Full Bullpens
Rooms
Room AMENITIES Video Board/Digital Scoreboard Press Box Radio Booths TV Booths Prewired for Broadcast
SEATING
1,000 SEATING TYPE
1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
1 Ice
Arena ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Locker Rooms AMENITIES Video Board/Digital Scoreboard Concessions SEATING CAPACITY 3,000 LAHAYE ICE CENTER 1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD LIBERTY ARENA 1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FEATURES
Artificial Turf Baseball Field
ATTRIBUTES
Indoor
Tunnels Locker Rooms Athletic Training Room Weight Room AMENITIES Video
Scoreboard Concessions Press Box SEATING CAPACITY
Chairbacks & Suites
FEATURES
Sheet
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ADDITIONAL SPORTS
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Batting
Board/Digital
2,500 SEATING TYPE
1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
FEATURES 400-Meter, 8-Lane Outdoor Track 1 Grass Flat Field
ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 2 Shot Put Rings 2 Discus Rings
2 Pole Vault Runways
Locker
AMENITIES Press
Concessions Videoboard
2 Long Jump/Triple Jump Runways 1 Javelin Runway Steeplechase Pit
Rooms
Box
SEATING CAPACITY 1,000
SEATING TYPE Chairbacks
TRACK COMPLEX 1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD 14
1501 LAKESIDE DRIVE
& DR. JACK M. TOMS TRACK
FEATURES
Court
SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Locker Rooms Athletic Training Room AMENITIES Video Board/Digital Scoreboard Press Box Radio Booths
1 Indoor Basketball/Volleyball
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16 FEATURES 6 Lane, 200 Meter Hydraulically Banked Oval Track 169,000 Sq. Ft. Complex ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 8 Lane, 100 Meter Warm-Up Track Straightaway Facilities For All 6 Field Events Locker Rooms Athletic Training Room Weight Room AMENITIES Video Board/ Digital Scoreboard Concessions Press Box SEATING CAPACITY 1,500 MAXIMUM CAPACITY 5,000 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal Upper Level Mezzanine LIBERTY INDOOR TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX 1501 LIBERTY MOUNTAIN DRIVE FEATURES 1 Basketball Court ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 4 Basketball Hoops AMENITIES Scoreboard Concessions Kitchen Restrooms SEATING CAPACITY 500 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Wooden CITY ARMORY 1200 CHURCH STREET FEATURES 7 Indoor Basketball Courts 9 Indoor Volleyball Courts ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 4 Racquetball Courts Locker Rooms AMENITIES Auxiliary Rooms LAHAYE RECREATION COURTS 1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FEATURES 2 Indoor Basketball/Volleyball Courts ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Locker Rooms AMENITIES Scoreboard Scorers Table PA System Concessions WiFi Auxiliary Room SEATING CAPACITY 500 RENOVATED 2020 RANDOLPH ATHLETICS & DANCE CENTER 2500 RIVERMONT AVENUE FEATURES 1 Indoor Basketball/Volleyball Court ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Fitness Center Multi-Purpose Studio Rooms Locker Rooms Athletic Training Facilities Human Performance Laboratory AMENITIES Scoreboard Auxiliary Rooms SEATING CAPACITY 2,400 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Wooden TURNER GYMNASIUM 1501 LAKESIDE DRIVE 16 16 INDOOR FACILITIES
GOLF COURSES
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FEATURES 18-Hole Golf Course (6,640 Yards, Par 72) 8 Outdoor Clay Tennis Courts 3 Indoor Tennis Courts ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Swimming Pool AMENITIES Full Restaurant BOONSBORO COUNTRY CLUB 1709 BCC Drive FEATURES 18-Hole Golf Course (6,400 Yards, Par 71) ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Driving Range Practice Greens Putting Green AMENITIES Food & Beverage Pro Shop COLONIAL HILLS GOLF CLUB 1990 GUMTREE ROAD FEATURES 18-Hole Golf Course (7,107 Yards, Par 71) 6 Outdoor Pickleball Courts ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Driving Range Chipping Range Putting Green Swimming Pool AMENITIES Food & Beverage Pro Shop IVY HILL GOLF CLUB 1148 IVY HILL DRIVE FEATURES 18-Hole Golf Course (6,.938 Yards, Par 72) ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Driving Range Practice Green AMENITIES Pro Shop Food & Beverage Pavilion LONDON DOWNS GOLF CLUB 1614 NEW LONDON ROAD FEATURES 9 Hole Golf Course ( 3,310 Yards, Par 36) ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Full-Length Driving Range Putting Green Chipping Green POPLAR FOREST GOLF COURSE 906 RAMBLEWOOD ROAD FEATURES 18-Hole Golf Course (7,059 Yards, Par 72) ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Practice Facility AMENITIES Full-Service Restaurant POPLAR GROVE GOLF CLUB 380 LONDON LANE 19
20 FEATURES 8 Outdoor Clay Tennis Courts 3 Indoor Tennis Courts 18-Hole Golf Course (6,640 Yards, Par 72) ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Swimming Pool AMENITIES Full Restaurant BOONSBORO COUNTRY CLUB 1709 BCC DRIVE FEATURES 12 Outdoor Hard Tennis Courts Resurfaced in 2018 6 Indoor Hard Tennis Courts (Opening 2021) ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Locker Rooms Training Room AMENITIES Scoreboards Stringing Room SEATING CAPACITY 250 SEATING TYPE COOK TENNIS COMPLEX AND LIBERTY UNIVERSITY INDOOR TENNIS CENTER 1971 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FEATURES 6 Outdoor Hard Tennis Courts Resurfaced in 2017 ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Locker Rooms AMENITIES Auxiliary Rooms SEATING CAPACITY 45 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal DENNIS VAN DER MEER TENNIS CENTER 134 CHAPEL ROAD FEATURES 6 Hard Tennis Courts SEATING CAPACITY 80 SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Metal LYNCHBURG TENNIS COURTS 1501 LAKESIDE DRIVE FEATURES 10 Outdoor Hard Tennis Courts 2 Indoor Hard Tennis Courts 25-Meter, 6 Lane Outdoor Pool AMENITIES Food & Beverage Fitness Center OAKWOOD COUNTRY CLUB 3409 RIVERMONT AVENUE FEATURES 8 Outdoor Hard Tennis Courts ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Locker Rooms AMENITIES Auxiliary Rooms RANDOLPH COLLEGE TENNIS COURTS 2500 RIVERMONT AVENUE 20 TENNIS COURTS
22 22 FEATURES 1 Grass Flat Field ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Running Trails Trails AMENITIES Off-leash Dog Park Picnic Shelter SEATING TYPE Bleachers - Concrete BLACKWATER CREEK ATHLETIC AREA 515 MONTICELLO AVENUE FEATURES Large Open Field Suitable for Festivals and Special Events AMENITIES Boardwalks Rain Garden with Native Wildlife Plantings Stage Area for Events Zero Depth Aquatic Play Area SEATING CAPACITY 4,000 RIVERFRONT PARK 1100 JEFFERSON STREET FEATURES 21-Acres of Park Land ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 18-Hole Disc Golf AMENITIES Picnic Area Paved Pathway SANDUSKY PARK 5805 RHONDA PARK PARKS BEACH VOLLEYBALL FEATURES 4 Beach Volleyball Courts 4 Artificial Turf Fields 1 Softball Diamond LIBERTY MOUNTAIN INTRAMURAL COMPLEX 3794 CANDLERS MOUNTAIN ROAD
BEDFORD
24 FEATURES Lake Fishing Access ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Canoe & Kayak Rentals Multi-Use & ADA Compliant Trails AMENITIES Picnic Area Play Area IVY CREEK PARK 118 CLEMMONS LAKE PLACE FEATURES Synthetic Snowflex Surface Slopes with Jumps and Rail Features ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES Aerial-Awareness Trampoline 350- & 500-Foot-Long Tubing Runs AMENITIES Lodge Food & Beverage Equipment Rentals
MOUNTAIN SNOWFLEX CENTRE 4000 CANDLERS MOUNTAIN ROAD FEATURES Freshwater Lake Spanning 40 Miles with 500 Miles of Shoreline ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 1,500-Acre Park Freshwater Fishing Hiking Trails AMENITIES Picnic Areas Boat Rentals SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE 16430 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGHWAY #2 FEATURES Falling Creek Park - 10 Miles Montvale Park - 7 Miles New London Tech Trails - 6.5 Miles Moneta Park - 3 Miles AMENITIES Picnic Areas Playgrounds
LIBERTY
BIKING TRAILS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 24 ADVENTURE FEATURES Kayaking Canoeing Fishing Boat Ramp Class I Rapids ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES Lynchburg to Joshua Falls - 9.9 miles River is wide and shallow OUTFITTER Jame River Adventures JAMES RIVER 150 ROCKY HILL ROAD FEATURES 50 Miles of Trails 3,500 Acres 1,360 Feet Elevation Change LIBERTY MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM 4000 CANDLERS MOUNTAIN ROAD
COUNTY MOUNTAIN
HARRIET HOWELL ROGERS RIDING CENTER
27 FEATURES Robin S. Cramer Hall Indoor Arena (120’ x 300’) 3 Outdoor Rings 1 large Competition Ring ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 130 Acres of Land Multiple fields with various size jumps Hunter-Jumper Fences suitable for USEF competitions AMENITIES Covered Lunging Area 80 Stalls 4 Wash Racks 5 Tack Rooms 20 Individual Paddocks 10 Large Pastures for Turnout
134 CHAPEL ROAD FEATURES Indoor Riding Arena (120’ x 300’) Outdoor Riding Arena (120’ x 300’) ADDITIONAL SPORTS ATTRIBUTES 380 Acres of Land 3 Barns AMENITIES 78 Stalls 5 Wash Stalls 3 Tack Rooms Locker Rooms Team Lounges LIBERTY EQUESTRIAN CENTER 524 TRAVELLER COURT EQUESTRIAN 27 BOWLING FEATURES 40 Bowling Lanes Tournament Software AMENITIES Arcade Billiards Food & Drink Pro Shop SEATING Room for additional seating AMF LYNCHBURG LANES 4643 MURRAY PLACE FEATURES 28 Bowling Lanes Tournament Software AMENITIES Food & Drink Pro Shop SEATING Room for additional seating FORT HILL BOWLING ALLEY 6015 FORT AVENUE
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