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Destination by Design has been working on the Master Park Plan for Valdese Lakeside Park since Fall 2017. They have taken input from focus group meetings, site visits, the steering committee and the vibe of Valdese. The plan was revealed…

Over 80 people gathered at the new 300 acre lakeside property for a ribbon cutting that has been 3 years in the making. It was a perfect day with the temperature around 72 degrees, sunny and a bit windy. Friends…

On Saturday, March 3 over 65 volunteers gathered at the new Valdese Lakeside Park location for a “cove cleanup” – the first official event at the park. The cove, mainly filled with plastic bottles and Styrofoam from coolers, was not…

John and Dee Houck of Houck Designs came from Texas to Valdese for a two day visit. They started Thursday morning at Old World Baking Company meeting with FVR President Beth Heile and Destination by Design principal Eric Woolridge. They learned a little…

The team who helped make the Valdese Lakeside Park land acquisition happen was honored at the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh during a reception on February 28. Governor Roy Cooper was present and heard remarks from FVR President Beth Heile and…

The Town of Valdese owns 300 acres on Lake Rhodhiss. Closing finalized on January 31, 2018! This was not your regular house closing – so many complications. Many thanks to: Rostan Family Foundation, Kellex Seating, CHS-BR, Town of Valdese, Town Council, Tom…

With membership dues, FVR had Settlemyre Nursery install 8 Celestial Shadow Dogwoods around the splash park. 3 on Hill Street side, 4 on Laurel St side and one in front of the Massel Ave building. We depend on dues to…

We are very grateful for our donors who committed and followed through. That’s $55,581 in donations from regular folks, small businesses and clubs. Valdese people know how to make things happen.  

Destination by Design came to town to get a summary of the ideas we have been collecting at our focus group meetings. We had sessions with Disc Golfers Mountain Bikers General Public Trail Runners, Cross Country Runners Town Department Heads…

With the amazing opportunity to build a park from scratch, we want to make sure we get it right. Getting input from citizens and specialty groups seems to be a smart way to start the plan. Disc golfers from clubs…