all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit supporting Valdese Parks & Recreation
Just in time for Read Across America Day, Friends of the Valdese Rec held the ribbon cutting for their new Story Book Trail at Valdese Lakeside Park. The home school community was invited to take part in the celebration that…
From Jan 30 to Feb 27, 2023, FVR collected information via a Google Survey form about Valdese Lakeside Park. The link was provided on our web site, on Facebook and at our events. We had 82 responses from the following…
Sunday, March 12 at 2pm As a part of Discover Burke Trails Day and NC Year of the Trail, Friends of the Valdese Rec will host a group hike along the easy, mostly flat 2 mile greenway. Sunday, March 12…
We need your help – to plan a better park! Please complete this quick survey…. mostly check boxes! Form Link at We have general park counts – 200 on weekdays and 400 on weekend – but knowing more will…
Challenge yourself in 2023 to get out on a Valdese Trail!! #FVR365 (Registration Closed) Walk. Run. Hike. 365 Miles in 365 Days. $10 Registration Long Sleeve t-shirt at beginning Prizes for completing 365 miles Everyone will be able to see…
Friends of the Valdese Rec President Beth Heile presented to the Valdese Planning Board on Monday, November 21 to share information about the State and Regional Trails coming through Valdese, the importance of embracing the trails and branding Valdese as…
As a part of Bimbo Bakeries’ Good Neighbor Program, natural rock steps were installed at McGalliard Falls Park.
Reception Held at McGalliard Falls Park on Wednesday, October 5 at 1:15 with cake, punch and great stories to honor those responsible for saving the Falls. In 1979, after a semester of studying McGalliard Falls, science teacher Don Brittain’s sixth…
Friends of the Valdese Rec, Inc (FVR) is hosts a free monthly Lunch and Learn Program for Young at Hearts. Every third Thursday of the Month at Noon, FVR will provide lunch, time to socialize and a 15–20-minute program for…
Plein air event for oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel painters held at Valdese Lakeside Park Up to 35 painters may register for this event – but no later than August 15th. Artists will create artwork from September 10th through September…