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Committee reviews Heritage Trails usage and considers targeted fee options to support mountain‑bike trails
Summary
County staff reported declining 2025 year‑to‑date vehicle exits and revenue at Heritage Trails Park compared with 2024 and discussed targeted fee options — such as a mountain‑bike pass or higher nonresident daily fee — to support trail building and maintenance.
Washington County staff told the Land Use and Planning Committee on July 17 that revenue and vehicle counts at Heritage Trails Park are tracking below 2024 levels and that the department is exploring targeted fees and partnerships to support ongoing mountain‑bike trail building and maintenance.
Jamie Ludovic, chief community development officer, presented a budget and usage report prepared by Budget Policy and Analytics showing year‑to‑date vehicle exits and revenue declines across county parks and an increase in usage for mountain‑bike trails over prior years. Ludovic said the parks enterprise is projecting lower revenue in 2025 versus 2024 and that county leadership does…
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