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Folsom, FATRAC say bike‑park revamp nearing completion after MOU, fundraising push
Summary
City staff and the Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition (FATRAC) told the council the Cummings Family Park bike‑park rebuild is progressing under a public‑private MOU, with construction largely complete, a planned April grand opening and ongoing community fundraising.
Jamison Larson, senior management analyst with Folsom's Parks and Recreation Department, told the City Council on Jan. 27 that the city and the Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition (FATRAC) signed a memorandum of understanding in November 2025 to rebuild the Cummings Family Park bike park and that construction is well underway.
"The MOU was signed in November 2025, and we hit the ground running," Larson said, adding that staff received initial cost estimates near $600,000 but that the public‑private partnership and volunteer work have reduced the city's cost dramatically; Larson said the rebuild will be completed "for less than 20% of the initial cost estimates" provided by outside contractors.
Deborah Young, executive director of FATRAC, described the project as "a community‑driven effort to make sure that the park is safe and modern and a space for riders of all ages and abilities," saying the redesign includes progressive jump lines, an XC loop and pump tracks to serve multiple skill levels. Builder Randy Spangler, who led the on‑site work, said progress is close to schedule and targeted the park for a grand opening in April if weather and logistics permit.
FATRAC board member Lucas Raley, a longtime Folsom resident, said volunteers and local businesses are central to long‑term maintenance. He told the council that Claudia Cummings has provided a $10,000 grant and that FATRAC has raised about $20,000 so far; the group hopes to secure another $10,000 to reach an initial $40,000 goal for the build and to continue fundraising for maintenance.
Council members asked about whether electric bicycles would be allowed at the facility (builders and FATRAC representatives said the park's jump and progressive lines are intended for traditional, non‑electric bicycles), on‑site monitoring (FATRAC said volunteers and users typically help steward similar parks) and whether partnership signage would identify sponsors and fundraising efforts (FATRAC confirmed signage is in place and will highlight corporate sponsors).
The council did not take formal action on the presentation. Staff said the project will continue with community outreach, workdays organized by FATRAC, and a push for local sponsorships and volunteer support ahead of the planned spring opening.
