{"id":1155,"date":"2015-07-22T21:03:32","date_gmt":"2015-07-23T04:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendsoftrails.org\/blog\/?page_id=1155"},"modified":"2026-07-04T21:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T05:14:27","slug":"bike-park","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/friendsoftrails.org\/?page_id=1155","title":{"rendered":"Bike Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\">Castlegar Bike Park<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">What started as a construction site in Millennium Park has grown into one of the area&#8217;s favourite places to ride. The Castlegar Bike Park is a free, community-built facility where riders of every age and ability can build skills, session jumps, and have fun close to home \u2014 and it&#8217;s been part of the local riding scene for years now.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">What you&#8217;ll find<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The park is built around progression, so there&#8217;s something for you whether you&#8217;re rolling your first pump-track lap or dialing in bigger jumps:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Pump track<\/strong> \u2014 a looping circuit of rollers and berms you ride without pedaling; a great place for kids and new riders to build bike control.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Dirt jump lines<\/strong> \u2014 progressive sets of jumps from small and mellow to more advanced, so you can step up as your confidence grows.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Flow trail<\/strong> \u2014 a smooth, bermed run that rewards rhythm and good line choice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Technical skills zone<\/strong> \u2014 features for practicing balance and control before you take those skills out to the trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Who it&#8217;s for<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Everyone. Families, first-timers, kids learning to ride, and experienced riders looking to session \u2014 the progressive design means every level has somewhere to start and something to work toward.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Where it is<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The bike park is in Millennium Park.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Ride smart<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">It&#8217;s a shared space, so a few basics keep it fun for everyone: wear a helmet, look before you drop in, wait your turn, and ride within your limits. Pack out what you bring in, and report any damage so we can keep the features in good shape.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Help keep it rolling<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The bike park is built and maintained by Castlegar Parks and Trails Society volunteers and supporters. If you love riding here, consider <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftrails.org\/?page_id=722\">becoming a member<\/a> or <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ca\/fundraiser\/charity\/3421901\">making a donation<\/a> \u2014 it goes straight toward maintaining and improving the park and trails. Spot something that needs fixing? <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftrails.org\/?page_id=752\">Let us know<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Castlegar Bike Park What started as a construction site in Millennium Park has grown into one of the area&#8217;s favourite places to ride. 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