HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/6/2021 Item 4b, Dunaway
From:Donette Dunaway <dunawayfields@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Jump park
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Dear Parks & Rec Commission,
Please accelerate the development of city provided dirt jump parks and a pump track to replace the recent
destruction of the Costco Jumps. This new, or addition to a city park must be in an area that is centrally located,
easily accessible by kids via bike, and along designated safe cycling routes.
The dirt jumps at Costco while unauthorized, became a valued community resource over their decade-plus
existence. I used them, my kids used them, and they were always in use while I pumped gas at Costco. Jumps like
these promote a healthy lifestyle for riders of all ages and abilities, build skills, teach responsibility with their use &
maintenance, and promote community bonds via easy equitable access. There are many cities with jump parks that
SLO can use as a guide. Just to name a few: Truckee Bike Park, Sedona Bike Skills Park, Bijou at South Lake
Tahoe, Snakes Hollow in St. George Ut, Valmont in Boulder CO. All are incredible and offer a range of beginner,
intermediate, and expert features accessible and challenging to all abilities.
A bike park located near Laguna Lake or/and near Sinsheimer would promote healthy lifestyle choices as well as be
the most environmentally acceptable locations. A bike park should be located where kids are already riding and not
require a drive by car.
Sincerely,
Donette
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