Vernonia Bike Skills Park - build day #1
Submitted by jrykowski on Mon, 10/13/2008 - 12:24pm.
Event: 'BUILD DAY #1 - Vernonia Bike Skills Park' on 10/25/2008
Trail Build Day
Scheduled trail build day event Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008 At 09:00 AM Duration: 6 Hours
RSVP : Visit http://westsidetrailfederation.org to RSVP
Contact Info: Scott Laird, City of Vernonia cell 503-367-0098 Email: mrscottlaird@yahoo.com URL:
BUILD DAY 10/25
Build day will be lead by Chris Bernhardt of Alta Planning+Design.
What to Bring: work gloves, water, snacks, tools, gas powered weedeaters, battery operated powertools (drills, saws, etc.)
Tasks: Brush clearing, grass cutting, construction of wooden technical features Project area is relatively flat.
Appropriate clothing for the work includes boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, and gloves. Volunteers should also bring their own lunch and water.
Driving Directions: For turn-by-turn directions, visit http://westsidetrailfederation.org and click Trails > Vernonia Skills Park > Driving Directions. Click "Directions" tab on map.
BACKGROUND
In 2007, the City of Vernonia approached Westside Trail Federation about helping develop the bike skills park near Vernonia Lake. The vision for the park had already been established, and funding secured through Oregon Parks & Recreation grant- thanks to the efforts of Ric Balfour.
Park planning has been lead by Alta Planning+Design and W.T.F. members have provided input into design.
The vision includes dual slalom course, dirt jumps, and freeride skill features. From beginner to advanced features. The site is location of an old lumber mill - long since gone and most everything cleared from the area - so there's potential to utilize some urban features in the bike park's perimeter trails.
10/25/2008 - 9:00am
10/25/2008 - 4:00pm
Event: 'BUILD DAY #1 - Vernonia Bike Skills Park' on 10/25/2008
Trail Build DayScheduled trail build day event Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008 At 09:00 AM Duration: 6 Hours
RSVP : Visit http://westsidetrailfederation.org to RSVP
Contact Info: Scott Laird, City of Vernonia cell 503-367-0098 Email: mrscottlaird@yahoo.com URL:
BUILD DAY 10/25
Build day will be lead by Chris Bernhardt of Alta Planning+Design.
What to Bring: work gloves, water, snacks, tools, gas powered weedeaters, battery operated powertools (drills, saws, etc.)
Tasks: Brush clearing, grass cutting, construction of wooden technical features Project area is relatively flat.
Appropriate clothing for the work includes boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, and gloves. Volunteers should also bring their own lunch and water.
Driving Directions: For turn-by-turn directions, visit http://westsidetrailfederation.org and click Trails > Vernonia Skills Park > Driving Directions. Click "Directions" tab on map.
BACKGROUND
In 2007, the City of Vernonia approached Westside Trail Federation about helping develop the bike skills park near Vernonia Lake. The vision for the park had already been established, and funding secured through Oregon Parks & Recreation grant- thanks to the efforts of Ric Balfour.
Park planning has been lead by Alta Planning+Design and W.T.F. members have provided input into design.
The vision includes dual slalom course, dirt jumps, and freeride skill features. From beginner to advanced features. The site is location of an old lumber mill - long since gone and most everything cleared from the area - so there's potential to utilize some urban features in the bike park's perimeter trails.
