ALL at Glendale Bike Park in montrose, California, United States - photo by spankthewan

This is the proposed spot for Glendale's Bike Park. I'm not sure how they expect us to get there, but that's beside the point. THIS IS AWESOME! The petition will be out soon, so get ready to sign. Thanks to Peter for bringing my attention to this momentous occasion.

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spankthewan (Feb 24, 2011 at 1:35)

According to the email from Steve Messer, it was proposed in 2008, but the city didn't do anything since there seemed to be no need for it. Now that there is more of a need, CORBA is really pushing for it. The petition will prove that there is a need for a bike skills park in Glendale, and it couldn't have come at a better time. Pete will keep us updated.

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spankthewan (Feb 25, 2011 at 7:21)

Glendale Approves Trails Master Plan –– Includes Bike Park

During the summer and fall of 2007, the City of Glendale held a series of public meetings for public input on their Citywide Trails Master Plan. CORBA Representatives were in attendance for all of these meetings. The City Planner, Jeff Weinstein and his assistant Sean Toro, were a pleasure to work with, as were all the other members of the trail user community.

The City of Glendale has a large amount of open space that includes a large portion of the Verdugo Hills and the San Rafael Hills as well as the Deukmejian Wilderness Park in the San Gabriel Mountains below Mount Lukins. The Citywide Master Plan includes the building of new trails in these three areas, new trailhead parking, and a Mountain Bike skills park near the Sports Complex in the San Rafael Hills.

On January 8, 2008, the Glendale City Council, by unanimous decision, approved the plan! There is still much work to be done before any work is started on new trails or the bike park. Environmental impact studies will need to be completed, and funding will need to be obtained.

There is much excitement from the Mountain Biking community about the bike skills park! Bike Parks have been gaining popularity around the country and around the world. This will be the first Bike Park in the Southern California area with more to follow! The City of Glendale, with their forward thinking, will set the precedent for other such parks around the Southland. We applaud them for their ability to see the need for such a park, and how it can have a huge positive impact on the community!

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spankthewan (Feb 23, 2011 at 12:23)

We will be the first city in socal with a bike skills park if this goes forward as planned!

aghodgkin (Feb 23, 2011 at 14:04)

Dude let me know when you get more info on this! Ill sign right away!

spankthewan (Feb 24, 2011 at 1:36)

Will do

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panteratwork (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:19)

they forgot about this now that they opened up some trails again Frown

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ride808 (Feb 24, 2011 at 16:04)

Dude, jack, lemme know how and I'll sign the petition. I don live there but I'm down there alot cuz of my grandparents.

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johnstockburger (Feb 23, 2011 at 21:11)

Is this up by Cherry Canyon, if it is we better build a wall between the bike park and the residences

spankthewan (Feb 24, 2011 at 1:36)

a bit southwest of our spot, but same mtn range. there are just a few homes up above to the south..not really visible i dont think

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Duncan22 (Feb 23, 2011 at 17:49)

they have been talking about this for the last 6 years

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Jbley808 (Feb 23, 2011 at 19:50)

Does any one know if this is actually going to happen?

spankthewan (Feb 24, 2011 at 1:40)

the more signatures, the better.. I don't see how it couldn't happen.

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