Blue Lake Bike Park
"If We Build It, They Will Ride"
A Place for the Whole Family
Though the park is less than 5 acres, Blue Lake is a small community of just over 1200 residents, nestled in the heart of the Redwood Forest and adjacent coastline. The property designated for this project comes as a unique opportunity as the City has struggled to identify an appropriate space for this project. The park will be accessible by the entire city population and serve the community as a sole bike park, bordering nearby trails that overlook the Mad River and meander through lush pastures within Blue Lake. The park will be located within an opportunity zone, in which the City foresees this development adding refreshing perspective to our Powers Creek District and the businesses surrounding the park. Additionally, this site will serve as an amenity to our surrounding communities including Arcata, Mckinleyville, Fieldbrook, and Eureka.
The Layout
By design, this park will bring together participants of all ages and abilities. There is a designated area for kids and small children riding small bikes and striders. There will be a paved pump track to serve youth and developing skateboarders, scooter riders, roller skaters, bike riders, and wheelchair users. Also, there is a moderately difficult bike park area for parents and advanced bicyclists. Finally, there are proposed benches, lighting, water fountains, and bathrooms to encourage spectatorship from friends, family, and community members.
Get Involved
"Don't judge today by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant."
- Robert Louis Stevenson
With your help in reaching our fundraising goal, we’ll have the resources necessary to:
- Design and build the bike park
- Install kiosks, benches, and signage
- Purchase tools and equipment for regular upkeep of the bike park
- Establish a maintenance fund to help keep the bike park relevant and in great condition
For more information about available donor and funding opportunities, please contact:
Emily Wood
Sponsorship Program
Funding Levels and Benefits
Platinum Level - $10,000 - $20,000
- Company/donor name carved into wooden platform structure
- Top tier placement of company/donor name on permanent signage at bike park
- Naming privileges to a feature in the park
- Top tier placement of company/donor name with link to company website on City of Blue Lake website
- Social Media posts on the City of Blue Lake pages
- Social media presence at time of donation thanking company for their sponsorship with a link to company web page. Company will be highlighted and given special recognition as a top tier sponsor
- Recognition at any special bike events held at Blue Lake Bike Park
Gold Level - $7,500
- Gold level placement of company/donor name on permanent signage at bike park
- Gold level placement of company/donor name with link to company website on City of Blue Lake website
- Social Media posts on City of Blue Lake pages
- Social media presence at time of donation thanking company for their sponsorship with a link to company web page
- Recognition at any special bike events held at Blue Lake Bike Park
Pacific Builders
GLJ Construction
Northfork Lumber
Silver Level - $5,000
- Silver level placement of company/donor name on permanent signage at bike park
- Silver level placement of company/donor name with link to company website on Blue Lake Bike Park website
- Social Media posts on Blue Lake Bike Park pages
Bronze Level - $1,000
- Bronze level placement of company/donor name on permanent signage at bike park
- Bronze level placement of company/donor name on Blue Lake Bike Park website
- Social Media posts on Blue Lake Bike Park pages
RCMBA
Humboldt Skate Collective
Friends of the A & M Trail
Copper Level - $500
- Placement of company/donor name on permanent signage at bike park
- Placement of company/donor name on Blue Lake Bike Park website
- Good feeling of having supported something wonderful
Allpoints Custom Sign Co.
In-kind donations that directly offset expenses may be counted toward a sponsorship at the value that they offset - please contact us for more information.
We are always happy to accept anonymous donations. Please contact us to let us know if this is your preference and we will honor your request.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you're interested in volunteering for this project, please submit a Volunteer Application on our RecDesk site below.
We welcome volunteers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
