Washburn Bike Park

In 2022, a group of citizens and riders from the Chequamegon Bay Area began meeting regularly to dream up a possible bike skills park located in Washburn, Wisconsin. In 2023, the City of Washburn was awarded a Trail Accelerator Grant to assist in planning efforts of a community bike park and provide the community with a purpose built bike facility for users of all ages and ability levels. IMBA Trail Solutions partnered with Washburn on Wheels, National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) race team representatives, community stakeholders, and city staff to develop this concept plan. IMBA Trail Solutions team conducted a site visit in October 2023 and met with the project team to get an understanding of site conditions, community goals, and concepts for bike park development. A community meeting was held during this time to inform the public about the planning process and gather input on opportunities, constraints, and goals.

Out of 4 sites, 2 were developed more fully and presented to the City’s Parks and Recreation Committee and finally, the City Council. On February 12, 2024, Washburn City Councilors voted to proceed with final plans for the Omaha site. Later that month, North Coast Cycling Association voted to absorb the ad hoc steering committee as a subcommittee within the organization. The group is continuing with final site design, and fundraising. If you’d like to donate to the Washburn Bike Park, any and all amounts are welcomed. If you have an in-kind donation or larger amount, please reach out to charmaineswan (at) gmail.com.

Final concept plans from IMBA can be found here. Please note these are concept documents, not final plans.