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Android App for VLP

There is now an Android App for the Valdese Lakeside Park trails. “You are here” yellow pin feature included – in case you get lost!! Thanks, Eric Heile for knowing how to do this!! Link to App For now, IOS…

VLP Gets PARTF Grant

At the August 23 Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Authority, grants were awarded to local governments for their Parks and Recreation projects. The Authority received 56 applications ($16M requested) and was able to fund 14 projects for $4.7M. Fortunately,…

Fish Attractors at VLP

Thanks to Ben Mast and his Eagle Scout Project, fishing around Valdese Lakeside Park is going to be better.

The Trail to Valdese

South Mountains State Park to Valdese Lakeside Park? How did it happen?  The talk of trails connecting parks and trails across Burke County was a message first presented on April 13, 2018 to Valdese and Rutherford College Officials by Bryant…

Kellex – Business Conservationist of the Year

Kellex Seating has been awarded the Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award – Business Conservationist of the Year (sponsored by the NCWF). Friends of the Valdese Rec nominated Kellex Seating for all they have done for Valdese Lakeside Park and the community.

Kellex Picnic Tables

On Wednesday morning, July 3, Kellex Seating delivered 4 8-foot picnic tables to Valdese Lakeside Park.  The tables were hand crafted in their factory by Kellex family members. During a past workday at the park, employees had cut down several…

Fundraiser on Main St

Friends of the Valdese Rec sold beer for the Town of Valdese’s Independence Day Celebration. We also handled the 50/50 raffle for the event. By the end of the night, $2000 was raised for Valdese Lakeside Park and other projects.…

Trail Building/Maintenance Class

Doug Veazey (MST Trail Maintenance Volunteer for 10 years) led class on Wednesday morning, May 22 for FVR Board Members to learn about trail maintenance and trail building. The goal is for these students to teach others who may work…

FVR Fundraiser during Concert

The Valdese Family Fun Night Concert Series Kick-off took place in the Wells Fargo Parking Lot on Friday, May 24. Friends of the Valdese Rec members worked the Snack Shack and a membership table selling drinks, snacks, t-shirts and decals.…