FVR has raised $360,000 for the cost of the project that includes design, engineering, permitting, grading, construction, power, picnic tables and amphitheater seating. The funds came from community donors, local grants and state grants. Donor List
The Pavilion will serve as a “family room,” a gathering space for the community to take part in classes, meals, awards, exercise, meet ups, entertainment (movie, music, drama) and shelter (from rain and sun). The flexible design will allow for picnic tables to be placed on the slightly raised platform for a community meal or removed for an educator or local theater performance to be center stage with the picnic tables scattered around the grassy lawn.
This heart of the park will unify visitors seeking comfort in the natural forested environment with a lake view. Having an established space will encourage more organizations, including our own, to offer programming at the park.
Construction started in 2024 and will wrap up in Spring 2025. David Harmon Architecture created the unique design and Table Rock Custom Builders is helping with construction planning. Both are Valdese based.
Foothills Broadband will provide free fiber installation for internet access. Jeff McGee Stone Mason is provided addition work at no cost.
