CHA PT ER 3 // Public Engagement and Draft Plan
Rec reatio n Ne e ds S u r vey a n d R e l a t i o n t o Ex is ti ng F a c il itie s The Western Piedmont Council of Governments, on behalf
completed, and the Lakeside Park Steering Committee
of the Town of Valdese, developed a parks and recreation
used this information to guide decision-making.
master plan in April 2013. An extensive recreation needs
survey’s second highest activity of interest as identified
survey was developed as part of this plan and remains
by Valdese citizens aligns with a key priority of Lakeside
relevant as the Town considers its needs for Lakeside
Park: establish a town greenway and extensive series of
Park. The survey examined community recreation needs
walking trails.
The
and wants for the entire town. Eighty-nine surveys were
EXH I BI T 3
VALDESE PARK MEETS CITIZEN DEMANDS The Recreation Needs Survey and steering committee meetings unveiled a clear vision for Lakeside Park: create an exceptional, destination-quality, lakeside passive park with open space, trails, water activities, mountain biking, and disc golf.
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