Annual Fanshawe Park Worship & Picnic

Fanshawe Park Worship Service & Picnic Lunch

There is no service at Valleyview, or livestream of the park service.

Join us for Valleyview's annual worship service at Fanshawe Park Conservation Area (1424 Clarke Road, north of Huron St.) 

• 10:30am:  Worship Service
• 12:00pm:  Potluck Picnic Lunch
• 1:00pm:    Family Activity (Birdhouse Craft) & Games 

Plan to stay for the afternoon, enjoying free time & fellowship!

Free Entry:

Do NOT pay at the entrance gate. Tell the attendant you are with Valleyview Mennonite Church, the park will bill the church.

We will meet at the Watson Porter Pavilion. (see map image attached) Follow the signs - cross over the dam, past the Pioneer Village, and park in the lot (grassy area) to the left of the road under the tall evergreen trees. The gate entrance to the Watson Porter Pavilion will be on the right. Do not park along the driveway to the pavilion. Please leave this area for accessible parking only.

What to Bring: 

• Lawn Chairs / Blankets 
• Food to Share (Peanut Free, Sesame Free) for potluck style Picnic Lunch 
• Dishes, Cutlery, Water Bottles or Drink Cups (Water Refill Station is provided) 
• Outdoor games & activities for free time (frisbees, balls, lawn games...)
• Weather Appropriate Clothing, Sunscreen & Bug Spray

Please bring a serving dish and utensil for your potluck contribution. There are no extra serving dishes available at the pavilion. Label your dish with your name and please collect it before leaving at the end of the event.