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Valdese Children's Park

Children's Park is located conveniently 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.

Torre Pellice St, Valdese, NC, 28690
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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.

312 Massel Ave Se, Valdese, NC, 28690
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Valdese Lakeside Park

Valdese Lakeside Park: Lakeside Park is a natural park in Valdese, NC that consists of 300 acres of land bordering Lake Rhodhiss. While it is not fully developed, there is plenty to do and see while visiting. There are 4-5 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, you can fish from the bank, picnic at the tables, launch a kayak from the shore and enjoy the views. More is being added all the time so stop back regularly to see all of the progress!

1149 Lake Rhodhiss Drive Ne, Valdese, NC, 28690
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Winter Hikes

Winter may be a great time to stay inside and cuddle under some blankets in the warmth but what happens when that dreaded cabin fever starts to creep up on you? Hiking can be exactly what you need to get your blood pumping and your sense of adventure peaking. Come to Burke County, North Carolina and experience hiking the way it should be. Less sweat, no bugs or snakes, and few leaves to get in the way of the amazing views.

110 E Meeting Street, Morganton, NC, 28655