Fort St. John seeks feedback on pump track design

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The City of Fort St. John has created a survey for residents to provide input on the new pump track that will be installed in Kin Park.

In December 2023, city council awarded the Canadian Ramp Company from Ontario a contract to design and construct an asphalt pump track in Kin Park for $600,000 before taxes.

According to the city, pump tracks consist of a looped track with hills, bumps and banked turns for various wheeled sports.

The idea is for riders to use their body movements to maintain momentum through the track without pedalling or pushing off the ground.

The pump track will be constructed in the eastern portion of Kin Park.

Other upgrades to be completed at the park in 2024 include a new playground, paved parking lot and washroom facilities.

The project’s first phase covered the west portion of the park. Work so far has included a pavilion, a paved parking lot, paved and lit trails, a new playground and fitness equipment, skateboard and scooter pads, batting cages, an outdoor skating rink, a boarded hockey rink and pickleball courts. 

For more information on the Kin Park upgrades and to complete the pump track survey, visit the city’s website.