Valle Crucis Community Park

Valle Crucis Community Park The Valle Crucis Community Park is a user-funded, nonprofit park located in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, between Boone and Banner Elk.
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We offer a variety of active and passive recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages. The Park offers a variety of active and passive recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages, including a paved walking path, playgrounds, picnic shelters, access to the Wataua River, and ample open space. The Park is funded by visitors like you: 80% of our operating budget is made up of donations from

our users. The remaining 20% comes from fees for special use of our facilities. When visiting the Park, the suggested donation is $2 daily. Or, make a single annual contribution at www.vallecrucispark.org/support-the-park/.

For this week’s Wildlife Wednesday meet the stream detectives! These macroinvertebrates include mayfly larvae, caddisfly...
09/09/2026

For this week’s Wildlife Wednesday meet the stream detectives! These macroinvertebrates include mayfly larvae, caddisfly larvae and dragonfly larvae!

These detectives live under/on rocks and among leaves of streams and can tell us a lot about water quality and stream health. Some species are especially sensitive to pollution, making them important indicators for scientists and community scientists alike!

Join us on Sunday, Sept 13 at 11:00-2:00 for a macroinvertebrate BioBlitz! We will carefully be searching and exploring the stream for these cool critters!

Pictured: mayfly larva, caddisfly larva, and dragonfly larva exoskeleton

Join us tonight at 6:00pm for David Brewer’s Foscoe Four!! Huge shoutout to the Gate’s Family for sponsoring tonight’s e...
09/04/2026

Join us tonight at 6:00pm for David Brewer’s Foscoe Four!!

Huge shoutout to the Gate’s Family for sponsoring tonight’s event for their 14th anniversary celebration :)

Welcome to Wildlife Wednesday everyone!Did you know salamanders can be found in a variety of habitats? From cool mountai...
09/02/2026

Welcome to Wildlife Wednesday everyone!

Did you know salamanders can be found in a variety of habitats? From cool mountain streams and forest floors to wetlands, caves, and even underground burrows! These amphibians have adapted to life in many different environments.

Pictured are some amazing species who live in diverse spots! Can you find any clues that give away what habitat it may be found?

*all individuals handled with appropriate permitting and protocols*

Come out and support Valle Crucis PTSO today from 2:00pm-5:00pm at their 3rd Annual Duck Race!! Ducks will be available ...
08/29/2026

Come out and support Valle Crucis PTSO today from 2:00pm-5:00pm at their 3rd Annual Duck Race!! Ducks will be available to purchase at the Cooper Pavilion & all proceeds benefit the students, teachers, and school.

Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Games & activities for the whole family!!

If you are unable to make it to the park to buy your ducks, never fear! You can still support the PTSO by donating to them directly by following the link in their bio our on our story :)

Join us at 6:00pm tonight for Buffalo Galaxy!! We are so excited to have them and cannot wait to see what they have in s...
08/28/2026

Join us at 6:00pm tonight for Buffalo Galaxy!! We are so excited to have them and cannot wait to see what they have in store for us!

A huge thank you to Pearls Kitchen and Animal Hospital of Boone for sponsoring tonight!!

***WE ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE WEATHER AND WILL KEEP EVERY ONE UPDATED***Join us tonight at 6 for the classic American ...
08/21/2026

***WE ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE WEATHER AND WILL KEEP EVERY ONE UPDATED***

Join us tonight at 6 for the classic American roots band LAZYBIRDS!! A huge thank you to our friends at Boone Realty for sponsoring tonight’s show!!

It’s Wildlife Wednesday everyone!Today we introduce the monkey slug caterpillar! Found throughout western North Carolina...
08/19/2026

It’s Wildlife Wednesday everyone!
Today we introduce the monkey slug caterpillar!

Found throughout western North Carolina, these unusual caterpillars are masters of camouflage. Their strange, lumpy appearance helps them blend in with leaves, bark, and other forest debris.

Despite their spooky look, they’re an important part of the ecosystem! They feed on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs and replenish important nutrient cycles in the forest. They eventually transform into a beautiful hag moth!

Note: Do not handle the monkey slug caterpillars as their stinging hairs can cause skin irritation. Admire through observation!

A huge shout out and thank you to the Wall Family for all their hard work to help bring GaGa Ball to Valle Crucis Commun...
08/18/2026

A huge shout out and thank you to the Wall Family for all their hard work to help bring GaGa Ball to Valle Crucis Community Park!!

What is GaGa Ball?
Often referred to as the /nicer/ version of dodgeball, GaGa Ball is a fast-paced, high energy sport played in an octagonal pit. Players need to keep moving to avoid getting hit (below the knees) by the ball. Fun and easy, everyone gets a serious workout!

How to Play:
-Throw a bunch of players (of similar ages) and a ball into the pit
-If the ball touches you below the knees, you’re out!
-Last one in the pit wins!

Happy Wildlife Wednesday everyone! At Valle Crucis Community Park, we take a LICHEN to our visitors! Lichen is a unique ...
08/12/2026

Happy Wildlife Wednesday everyone! At Valle Crucis Community Park, we take a LICHEN to our visitors!

Lichen is a unique partnership between a fungus and a photosynthetic organism, usually an alga or cyanobacterium.

Have you ever spotted what looks like tiny red-tipped flowers growing on a tree or rock? You may have found British Soldier Lichen! It’s bright red fruiting structures make it one of the easiest lichens to recognize.

These are not just beautiful—they can also be an indicator of healthy, clean air!

Next time you’re exploring the park, slow down and look closely. There’s a whole microscopic world growing right beneath our feet (and on the trees)!

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2892 Broadstone Road
Banner Elk, NC
28604

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(828) 963-9239

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