Cold Lake Bike Park is now complete now complete with final features, finishing touches and signage program implemented in fall 2023. After many years of planning and development, the City is home to an exciting bike destination that offers unique and diverse riding experiences with comprehensive Bike Park and over 6km of multi-use trails.

Efforts towards the project go back to fall 2016 when members of the local Speed Demons XC mtb riding club presented to City Council with a vision for a Ride Training Centre. Located in a 120 acre park reserve surrounding the Cold Lake Museums, a recreation sports facility was proposed for year-round activity and race events that would support local business and tourism.

Alongside presenting other successful Bike Park examples in the region and public survey results in support, the group also shared preliminary concepts from Jay Hoots whom the group reached out to for help and guidance. In the ensuing years, Hoots developed the detailed design with expanded Bike Park and Trails, and suggested amenities and infrastructure to compliment the Museums. In spring 2018, Hoots worked with the club and City to facilitate an open house to help shape the Cold Lake Trails & Bike Park Master Plan with plans to begin construction in 2019.

From 2019 - 2023, the Hoots crew worked together with volunteers to build beginner to advanced cross-county riding and multi-use trails, and extensive Bike Skills Park over multiple phases. The latter including integrated Start/Return Hill with Progressive Drops, junior and senior Pump Tracks, Jump Line stacks, Wood-Rock Skills with ground features and elevated North Shore Balance Areas / Complex, Flow Trail with Wall Ride, and Expert Jumps with series of Wood Take-off Ramps.

Riders and the community continue to enjoy the Bike Park and year-round trails, and now with thematic signage that complements the Cold Lake Museums and natural setting!

Check out project updates on the facebook page with photo gallery, and drive-by clip during fall 2022 construction!

(photos courtesy of millcreekmtb & Hoots Ltd.)