New Outer Loop Section
As part of the Valdese Lakeside Park Master Park Plan, FVR Volunteers are finishing the Red Outer Loop Trail — relocating the existing trail off unsustainable logging road, separating a section where Hollipop…
Friends of the Valdese Rec
all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit supporting Valdese Parks & Recreation
Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest
Update: Thanks to Race Directors Mark and Ray, the October 11 Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest was a great success with 35 runners completing their chosen distance, Participants came from Valdese and all the way…
10 Year Summary
Friends of the Valdese Rec (FVR) is proud to celebrate 10 years of serving the Valdese community! Since 2015, we’ve worked together to expand access to outdoor spaces, enhance community wellness, and create…
10 Years of Impact
A Thank You from President and Founder Beth Heile Ten years ago, I believed we could do something big. Something bold.Over time, you believed too. We believed this community deserved more — more…
Eagle Scout Bike Obstacle
An exciting new mountain bike feature and section of trail along the Hollipop Trail at Valdese Lakeside Park is now open. The elevated skinny was the vision and hard work of Marshall Brinkley,…
Celebration and Dedication
Friends of the Valdese Rec (FVR) is proud to celebrate 10 years of nonprofit service, dedicated to improving recreational opportunities and quality of life in the Valdese community. Founded in 2015 with a…
Lovelady Sidewalk
In June 2024, Valdese Council unanimously approved a resolution to apply for grant and committed funds if awarded. In January 2025, Valdese Town Council made NO motion regarding acceptance of $1.14M in DOT…
Pavilion Funded by Donors
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…
Volunteers Keep VLP Open
FVR Volunteers worked nonstop to make sure Valdese Lakeside Park remained open in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. 178 hours over with 21 volunteers removing 85 trees over 7 days. Thanks to major…