Bullhead City updates RC track upgrades and opens summer-camp registration
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Parks staff and volunteers described progress on Rotary Park n RC track upgrade that includes donated materials, new lighting, an oval concrete track and a donated timing system; city also announced summer camps running May 27—/27 and April 1 registration opening with early-bird discounts.
City parks staff briefed the council on March 18 about recent work at the radio-controlled (RC) track in Rotary Park and on the upcoming summer recreation camps.
Parks staff said the RC project has attracted significant volunteer support and donations: S and S Concrete donated five loads of clay for the track, contractors and volunteers have been shaping the course, and a group called Gesualdo Racing donated a new pit lane and timing system valued at more than $11,000. The city has purchased four lights for the track and is installing power to the driver stand and storage shed. Staff described a planned concrete oval track next to the existing clay course and said parking surfaces between the north soccer field and the RC area will be improved with millings.
Dave Heath, speaking for Parks and Recreation, said a local volunteer (identified as Mac Marlon) is operating heavy equipment at no cost to shape the course, and that community members from Bullhead City and Las Vegas have joined the effort. Once the timing system is installed, scheduled races will begin and the department will publish a season schedule.
The presentation also covered the city'025 summer camp program. Registration opens April 1 through bullheadcity.com/recdesk for camps running May 27 round June 27. The city said it will run about 45 camps over five weeks covering sports (football, basketball, soccer), STEM (drone, science, media production), arts (baking, clay, painting), and more. An early-bird special will provide $5 off any camp from April 1 through April 13. Staff provided a contact for questions: Claire Adams, Senior Recreation Supervisor, (928) 763-0158.
Parks staff encouraged residents unfamiliar with RC racing to attend; volunteers will provide instruction. City staff said the combination of volunteer labor, material donations and city purchases is intended to make the RC track a sustainable community amenity and to support a full season of events.
