Month June 2018

VLP Interactive Map

A new mapping system is available to help in your exploration of Valdese Lakeside Park. At this address –  – you will find the colored trails – names and mileages. You will have the choice of showing trails on a…

VLP Trails Being Marked

Four major trails at Valdese Lakeside Park have been flagged by FVR members. Green Way 1.3 mi Blue Point 0.5 mi Red Outer 1.6 mi Yellow Connector 0.35 mi Directions to VLP

Bimbo Bakeries Workday at Children’s Park

Every year, Bimbo Bakeries chooses a project in the community to put their time and money toward. Last year, is was landscaping at the new splash park. This year is was a huge face lift to Children’s Park. Starting at…

Growing Amenities Money

Goal: $200K donations from community for Valdese Lakeside Park Deadline: April 1, 2019 Why: To show grant officials our continued community support, to be eligible for large awards that require matching money and to grow our $200K to $800K. How: Read on….…

Orienteering at Valdese Lakeside Park

For the June 2 Trails Day Event, Santis Limezs created an Orienteering Event to help explore the park trails in a fun way. Santis placed 9 markers on the trail, handed out maps to the participants and recorded their departure…

Trails Day Event

As a part of the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day, Friends of the Valdese Rec, with the support of the Valdese Parks and Recreation Department, hosted an event to get people out exploring the trails of Valdese Lakeside Park.…