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.

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

Valdese Greenway
Valdese Lakeside Park Greenway Trail

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.

Valdese Family Splash Park
Splash through the summer heat at the Valdese Family Splash Park located adjacent to the Valdese Recreation Center. Amenities include splash pad, playground, picnic shelter, and multipurpose building. The picnic shelter & multipurpose building may be rented for public use.