The aptly named Lakeland neighborhood lies right beside Lakeland Lake, a local reservoir and tourist destination in Lynchburg City, Virginia. This residential community is bound by its main thoroughfares Timberlake Road, Greenview Drive and Leesville Road. It is also a few minutes north of Happyland Lake, which makes it an ideal home for those who love being conveniently near nature, parks, fishing sites as well as various sports and recreation areas.
The natural charm of the Lakeland community complements its foothill terrain. There are many areas for grilling and picnic spots, paved walking and jogging trails and mountain views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake is also known for its very good bass and crappie fishes.
The summer months in the Lakeland area are mostly at about 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and about 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the night. The winter months provide highs in the 40s and the lows on the 20s.
Lakeland residents and visitors have easy access to the nearby Wildwood Campground and a number of accommodation options like Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg and Spring Hill Suites Lynchburg. Hiking is a popular activity in Lakeland Lake and the Piney Ridge Trail and Terrapin Mountain Trail are favorite trails by the locals.
Residents can easily reach the Timberlake Plaza Shopping Center on Lakeland’s northwest side and the Timbrook Square Shopping Center on the neighborhood’s southwest side.
The western portion of Lakeland hosts a large concentration of schools, churches, medical facilities, banks and commercial establishments. Some of the nearest ones to Lakeland include the Crosspoint Wesleyan, Timberlake Mammography Center, Timberlake Animal Hospital, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Central Virginia Federal Credit Union, DC’s Express Mart and Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg.
Lakeland is only a few minutes away from the Lynchburg Regional airport, also locally known as the Preston Glenn Field.