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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 from Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Mooresville, and Hickory.  View…

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 access to the outdoors, more ways to…

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, who designed, fundraised, and built the trail…

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 bold vision to preserve 300 acres of…

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 Funds for the Lovelady Sidewalk. It is…

Friends of the Valdese Rec, Inc (FVR) hosts a free monthly Lunch and Learn Program for the Young at Hearts in the community. Every third Thursday of the month at Noon, FVR provides lunch, time to socialize and a 20-minute…