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The wait is over — Jefferson Park is ready to welcome the community back in a big way! Join us on Wednesday, September 25 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. for an afternoon of fun, food, and neighborhood pride.Here’s what’s happening:
✂️ Ribbon Cutting — Join City leaders and help officially open the park (kids are invited to take part in the big photo!).
🏀 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.
📍 Jefferson Park | 405 York Street, Lynchburg, VA
🗓️ Wednesday, September 25 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
This celebration is more than a ribbon cutting — it’s a moment to honor Jefferson Park’s past and look ahead to its future. 💙
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jefferson Park Recreation Center, 405 York St, Lynchburg, VA 24501-1543, United States
