CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio — A brand new one-of-a-kind Cleveland Metroparks bike park had its grand opening on Thursday.
The ribbon was cut for the new Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, located at 4524 East 49th Street in Cuyahoga Heights. The complex is located just north of CanalWay Center, connecting to the nearby Towpath Trail that runs through the reservation and provides trail access directly to and from downtown Cleveland.
According to Cleveland Metroparks, the brand new complex includes "several first-of-its-kind features in the region," such as a paved pump track, outdoor competition course, professional paved jump line, and a youth bike playground.
The public-use pump track features a circuit of small hills and banked turns designed for bicycle motocross and mountain bike riders. The bike playground will offer beginners and youth an opportunity to practice their riding skills and build confidence. The competition course features multiple rollers, berms and a wood wrapped tunnel, while the paved jump line challenges more advanced riders.
"This multifaceted project provides new and exciting opportunities for cyclists of all ages and skill levels and will be an elite destination offering thrills for both riders and spectators,” said Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian M. Zimmerman in a statement.
The Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park is free for all visitors. Parking for visitors will be available at CanalWay Center.
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