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Corona residents urge larger pump track in City Park redesign
Summary
Multiple residents, including several members of the Powell family, urged the Parks and Recreation Commission to prioritize a larger, better-equipped pump track and skate area in City Park rather than reallocating space to a basketball court.
At a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, several residents pressed staff and commissioners to prioritize a larger pump track and skate area in the City Park redesign, arguing the feature would draw families and encourage active transportation.
Supporters said the existing park is underused and that a well-designed pump track could make City Park a destination. “We really want them to be active and healthy,” resident Jacob Powell told commissioners, adding that his family travels to pump tracks across Southern California and out of state. “We hope that the pump track and skate park section of the city park can be… not just some check-the-box half measure.”
Residents described specific design preferences. Recreation participant Stephanie Powell suggested providing separate loops or scaled elements for young children and older users, citing a Temecula facility with adjacent beginner and advanced circuits. “It would be nice for a larger pump track instead,” she said, and urged amenities such as shade, water fountains and restrooms to make the site usable for families.
Several children also addressed the commission, saying they would like a larger pump track closer to their homes; one child named Larry said his favorite pump track is in Menifee because it has a beginner loop next to an advanced loop. Supporters noted that multiple existing parks already provide basketball courts and that a unique pump track could broaden the city’s offerings and attract visitors.
The public-comment speakers did not propose specific funding or a formal motion; commissioners thanked the speakers but did not record a formal decision on the pump track at the meeting. Commissioners and staff later discussed other agenda items including summer programming, park projects and master plans.
Commission staff have previously posted schematic renderings online; speakers acknowledged those are not final plans and asked for stronger emphasis on pump-track design in subsequent planning materials.
