HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-10 PACKET 06.A.City of
Cotta Grove
Minnesota
To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
CC:
Date: November 29, 2012
Subject: Bike Parks
At the December 10, 2012 meeting, Cottage Grove resident Chance Glasford has requested time to
present the concept of a bike park to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission.
Chance has provided supporting information below so Commissioners may familiarize themselves with
his concept prior to the presentation.
What is a Bike Park?
A bike park is an area specifically designed for mountain and BMX bikes, constructed mostly of dirt. A bike park
would consist of features such as rollers, berms, jumps, pump tracks and other features that allow riders to
practice and improve their skills and recreate on their bikes in a well constructed, properly maintained and safe
environment.
Here are a few bike parks in other communities throughout the country.
Eagle Bike Park- Eagle, ID:
http:Hwww.alpinebikeparks.com /project detail.php ?id =eagle
Lexington Bike Park- Eagan, MN:
www.facebook.com /pages/ Lexington- Street - Bike - Park /l 77695292318263
Frisco Bike Park- Frisco, CO:
http : / /friscopeninsulabikepark.com/
Ketchum Bike Park- Ketchum, ID:
http: / /www.alpinebikeparks.com /project detail.php ?id= ketchum
BCRD Pump Park- Hailey, ID:
http: / /www.alpinebikeparks.com /project detail.php ?id =bcrd
These examples should help you get an idea of the concept of a bike park.
Bike parks are the way of the future cycling recreation because they offer a safe and fun environment for people
of all ages to recreate.