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Group Walk on the Greenway (April)

April 7 was our third Group Walk. It was cloudy and the threat of rain may have deterred some. However, the 26 who made it enjoyed the greenway trail and some regulars returned on the red trail. The greenway is…

First Saturday Workday

This year, Friends of the Valdese Rec is holding monthly workdays at Valdese Lakeside Park. Our first one, on April 6, brought out 9 volunteers for 2 hours of service. They cut grass, did weed eating, gathered 12 bags of…

Kellex Second Workday

On Wednesday, April 3, Kellex Seating again showed their generous spirit and commitment to Valdese Lakeside Park with a second all day work session at the property. Thirteen employees spent the day at the park cutting and hauling down and…

Master Park Plan Approved

The standing room only April 1 Council Meeting included several votes regarding Valdese Lakeside Park – and they all passed unanimously. One vote was to approve the Master Park Plan. When the approved plan is submitted with the PARTF grant, more…

Signs at Valdese Lakeside Park

Based on visitor requests ….. Friends of the Valdese Rec purchased signs to help people get to and navigate the park. We have signs pointing to VLP near the Waster Water Plant, signs for parking, signs for trail heads, signs…

Public Input for PARTF Grant – VLP

Parks and Recreation Director Doug Knight spoke to the public on March 13 about Valdese Lakeside Park and what the PARTF grant would include. The grant application, due on May 1 and being completed by WPCOG, will request funds for…

Group Walk on the Greenway

Sunday, March 3 was a cool and misty day, but 13 people came out for the 2.6 mile walk along the greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park. Join us next time – April 7 at 2pm. From Feb 3…….. 

Valdese Street Cleaning

FVR, Valdese Rotary Club, HMS and DHS Interact Clubs and Community Members cleaned Lovelady and Meytre on Saturday, March 2. 16 volunteers, 30 bags of trash, 4 tires, 1 road sign.

Connect VLP to South Mountains State Park?

The new I-40 Exit 111 Bridge will be pedestrian and bicycle friendly! After the December 18, 2018 meeting organized by Representative Blackwell regarding regional trails and interstate bridges, partners in Burke County worked together to form a request to NC…

First Group Walk on the Greenway

Our first Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park, brought out 63 people on a warm, Super Bowl Sunday. After many weeks of cold, rainy, snowy weather – it was perfect timing. These walks will continue on the…