Auburn Bike Park officially open

The grand opening of the Auburn Bike Park was held Sunday, celebrating the eight-year process of making it a reality. According to Auburn Area Recreation and Parks District Director Kahl Muscott, the bike park has been on a soft open since May 4, 2020. "It was a very nice event, complete with a ribbon cutting, dual slalom races and fun for all," Muscott said in an email to the Auburn Journal on Monday. The community enjoyed vendors, beer on tap from The Station Public House and food by Carol's Market. According to Muscott, an estimated 400-500 people attended the event throughout the day. According to the Auburn Bike Park Facebook page, all proceeds from the grand opening are going toward building Phase 2 jumps at the park. The 5-acre park offers the community a pump track, a strider (tot) track, an access trail and a cross-country trail located off Maidu Drive near the Canyon View Community Center. Riders can access the park on Maidu Drive via Auburn Folsom Road. More information about the bike park can be found at auburnbikepark.org.