In winter 2016, the District of Lantzville connected with Jay Hoots to assess the potential for a bike skills facility located in the local Rotary Park. Jay visited the Town on several occasions meeting with staff and reviewing the project site to design a Bike Park that would integrate and compliment the existing playground and recreation space.

Follow the drone as the Hoots crew test rides the pump track!

Built over fall 2017 and spring 2018, the Bike Park was developed in 2 phases working around delays from wet weather and re-directing drainage. The completed facility includes a beginner to advanced dirt pump track with transition platforms and start deck with surrounding wood-rock skills balance features. Platform bridges across the existing swales provide naturalized access points connecting to the surrounding park area and outlying trail.

The facility offers a nice addition to the community, and opportunity for riders to engage, practice and hone their skills within a quaint park setting.