New pump track opens in Kin Park

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Labour Day long weekend marked the opening of the new pump track in Kin Park in Fort St. John.

Pump tracks consist of hills, bumps, and banked turns for recreational wheel-based sports, such as skateboarding or BMX bicycling.

The opening follows the city’s announcement of development last December, when Canadian Ramp Company was awarded a $600,000 contract to design and construct the track.

The city of Fort St. John announced the news posts on August 31st on the social media platforms Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter).

According to the Facebook post, the city urges riders to wear safety equipment when using the track, adding that riders should refrain from walking across the newly planted sod while it establishes roots.

Motorized vehicles and electronic vehicles are also banned.

Traffic on the track is designed to be one-way, with red lines marking the correct direction and warning about challenging transfers.

According to the post, the track was “designed to be ridden without pedalling. Pull up to the face of the rider and push down on the back to maintain your speed.”

The city first proposed upgrades to Kin Park, including installing pickleball courts, in its 2016 “Parks and Recreation Master Plan.”
Visit the city’s Kin Park Upgrade website for further information.