Benton Parks and Recreation issued a statement that says that after community input, they finalized a concept plan for the future Mountain Bike Park and are ready to showcase the design.
“This park will provide a unique experience for beginner and advanced riders,” said Parks Director Stephanie Jones. “We have been working with some of the best leaders in the industry and are proud to showcase the work,”
See much larger images of
the Benton Bike Park at
https://imgur.com/a/U5IeBdL
With the help of the Arkansas Parks & Recreation Foundation, Progressive Trail Design and McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., Benton will soon be home to a family-friendly recreational area that promotes physical activity and skill progression for all ages. The park will offer riders of all levels the opportunity to improve their skills in a safe and controlled environment.
See much larger images of the Benton Bike Park at https://imgur.com/a/U5IeBdL
There will be roughly 1.3 miles of multi-use natural surface trail and 1.2 miles of bike park trail within the design that will eventually connect to Benton’s existing park system including Ralph Bunche Park, the future Southwest Trail, and paved greenway trails.
“Arkansas has some of the best trails in the nation and we are excited to expand upon that growth here in Benton,” said Jones.
See much larger images of
the Benton Bike Park at
https://imgur.com/a/U5IeBdL
This innovative park will also be home to Benton Public Schools National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Team. Construction is scheduled for mid-late 2023.
*Concept designs (attached) are subject to change.
Metroplan Central Arkansas Regional Greenways Plan
Executive Summary – https://metroplan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Draft_CARG-ExecSumm04_13_2023.pdf
Technical Report – https://metroplan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Draft_CARG-TechReport04_13_2023.pdf
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