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Concord meeting revisits bike‑park proposal at Russell Martin Park amid abutter concerns
Summary
City staff and volunteers described a proposed 1.4‑acre mountain bike park at Russell Martin Park and a volunteer maintenance model; abutters welcomed the idea but raised worries about notification, wetlands, wildlife and whether the wooded site is appropriate.
Concord Parks & Recreation officials and volunteer trail builders on [date not specified in the meeting] briefed neighbors on a proposal to place a 1.4‑acre mountain bike park at Russell Martin Park and sought public feedback.
David, a Parks & Recreation staff member, opened the session with an apology after some abutters did not receive prior meeting notices and said the meeting was a repeat to gather broader input. Project presenters described a small, wooded pump‑track and jump area intended for riders of all ages, built to blend into the forest with volunteer maintenance provided by groups such as the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA).
The presenters said the park would offer skills features, dirt and wood elements and a pump track to promote outdoor recreation, youth mentorship and local economic spillover if visitors come from outside Concord. “It’s for kids, adults to improve their skills, just to have fun,” said an…
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