Park City BMX reports $70,000 revenue and rising weekend attendance; seeks track protection after storms and vandalism

Park City — Park City BMX reported roughly $70,000 in revenue in 2024 and said the program continues to grow, with a high of 382 riders on its busiest Saturday, the club told the council Jan. 28.

Jamie Johnson, Park City BMX representative, said about $60,000–$70,000 of that revenue is reinvested in track maintenance, awards and USA BMX fees. Johnson told the council the group will replace the track gate and that convening weekend events bring families and visitors to Park City, benefiting local businesses.

Johnson described a recurring maintenance problem: the track uses a glued surface that costs about $6,000 to reapply in damaged sections. Off-road vehicles, mini bikes and ATVs have torn glue after rain, causing costly repairs. She said openings in the fencing and gaps at the ends allow four-wheel vehicles and cars to reach the track despite locked gates.

Councilmembers asked about trends and operations; Johnson said participation bounced after the pandemic peak but that Friday-night races and state-series events continue to draw riders. She said the cost to add mandatory transponder scoring equipment required for hosting national events would be around $10,000.

The council voted unanimously to receive and file the BMX annual report and discussed possible city assistance with site security, cameras and fencing. Chief staff said there is an existing camera and the city planned to add cameras that staff said could help deter trespassers.

Ending: Park City BMX will continue maintenance and event planning; the council suggested exploring camera placement, fencing options and scheduled closures of the track after rain to protect glued sections.