Enclosed by a section of woods off of Timberlake Drive, Richland Hills offers a quiet place to call home. With houses set back off the street, the front yards are large and roomy enough for children to run and play. Richland Hills is an established neighborhood that was built between 1950 and 1960. The ZIP code is 24502.
For easy access in and around Lynchburg, US Highway 460 is located just to the east of the neighborhood. While not located within this community, schools, churches, such as Beulah Baptist Church with its long history and a community park are located just across Timberlake Drive.
Schools for Richland Hills are part of the Lynchburg City School System and include Heritage Elementary School, 501 Leesville Road, and Heritage High School, 3020 Wards Ferry Road. Additional public and private schools are also close by.
Heritage Park is a 59-acre park that has trails for both hiking and biking. The bike trails are specifically designated for skill level. The park is located at 5312 Leesville Road and parking is available along the side of the road.
For the tennis player, Heritage High School is happy to share their courts. When it is not tennis season at the school, there are six lighted courts available to the public.
River Ridge Mall is a ten-minute drive by way of the Lynchburg Expressway. The mall, located at 3405 Chandlers Mountain Road, has a variety of well-known department stores, smaller specialty stores, a movie theater, and a food court.
Richland Hills affords various opportunities for enjoying the outdoors by going for a walk to observe nature and wildlife or going for a run for exercise.