Outdoors
125th Anniversary Mural
This mural created by Tom and Casey Kilgore of CK Paints, depicts a Waldensian Family and their home in the Cottian Alps, which is where the Original Settlers of Valdese traveled from to make Valdese their home.
Canoe & Kayak Launch
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Catawba Valley Healthcare
Catawba Valley Healthcare office in Valdese, NC.
Charters of Freedom
Foundation Forward, Inc. is a non-profit educational project, 501(c)(3). It is an educational organization that builds…
Children's Park
Located just off Highway 70 on the east side of Valdese, Children's Park contains a picnic shelter with restroom facilities, a playground area, and a lighted sports field used for baseball, soccer, and softball.
Dog Park
Valdese Lakeside Park - Dog Park
Fletcher Ball Park
The park consists of 2 ball fields, concession stand and also includes an observation deck overlooking McGalliard Falls Park.
Le Phare des Alpes (LPDA)
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.
McGalliard Creek Bridge
McGalliard Creek Bridge
McGalliard Falls Park
Elegant waterfall, just minutes from Downtown Valdese. Easily walk to one of the overlooks or dip your toes in the McGalliard Creek. Perfect place to rewind with family, friends and pets!
Meytre Grist Mill
McGalliard Falls Park has been a favorite gathering place for Valdese citizens and visitors alike for over a century. T…
The Arrival
The art installation depicts the arrival of the original Waldensian settlers who came to Valdese on May 29th, 1893 as they departed the “No. 11” train at the Valdese Depot.