Matchett Bike Park Engagement

Matchett Park is a large city-owned property located on the north side of Grand Junction that has been identified for a variety of recreational opportunities. The site is currently being developed to include the Community Recreation Center and other outdoor amenities. While the recreation center project is planned for the property, the bike park area discussed here is separate from that facility and located on the east side of the park.

Several bike park features have been developed on the east side of Matchett Park, near and partially within the area identified for a future bike park in the 2014 Matchett Park Master Plan. As interest in the area has grown, the City is exploring options for how the bike park could be formally managed and maintained in the future. One option under consideration is a land lease agreement that would allow a partner organization to take on responsibility for operations and maintenance, similar to the existing arrangement at the City-owned Lunch Loop trailhead bike park.

The City is seeking community feedback to better understand residents’ perspectives on the future management of the bike park area. Specifically, the City would like to learn whether the community supports an arrangement in which a nonprofit partner would take responsibility for maintaining and operating the bike park features. Input gathered through this engagement process will help inform future decisions about how the bike park area at Matchett Park could be managed and maintained.