Bike park winterized as LWCF grant decision nears; Willow Creek skate park 'Bigfoot' completed
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Staff and volunteers winterized the bike park and reinforced signage and fencing while the department awaits a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant decision estimated in December; speakers also celebrated completion of the skate‑park 'Bigfoot' footprint after a multi‑year effort.
Speaker 6 reported that volunteers helped winterize the bike park with tarps, sandbags and temporary fencing and that signage was added to secure the site for winter. The project remains listed tentatively for a 2026 opening; staff are awaiting the result of a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application. "October 15 was the date that had to be done, so we've used a combination of tarps, sandbags, hydro seating on the side," Speaker 6 said.
Speaker 6 estimated the overall LWCF grant is roughly $500,000 with the bike‑park project potentially receiving about $250,000, and said the general grant award window cited to the committee was December. The committee also discussed donations and volunteer contributions to the project but did not provide a detailed donation tally during the meeting.
Separately, members and attendees celebrated a newly completed skate‑park installation described as a 'Bigfoot' footprint in Willow Creek after a decade of meetings, volunteer work and funding. Speakers noted the skate park was a long‑term community project and highlighted its value as new recreational infrastructure.
No formal actions were taken on either park during the meeting; the bike‑park grant status will be reported back once the LWCF award is confirmed.