Canoe & Kayak Launch

McGalliard Falls Park has been a favorite gathering place for Valdese citizens and visitors alike for over a century. T…

The families of the early settlers of Valdese faced all of the problems faced today by growing families. However, there were some major differences in the approach to solving these problems. The settlers in Valdese in the early 1900's did not have hospitalization insurance, burial insurance, nor any of the other social welfare practices to which we are accustomed today.

The park consists of 2 ball fields, concession stand and also includes an observation deck overlooking McGalliard Falls Park.