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Branson staff unveil ‘year of the trail’ plan: connectivity, bike parks and 8+ miles of mountain‑bike trails
Summary
Parks staff presented a three‑part trails push for 2026 to link downtown to conservation areas, build a bike park and skills course at Stockstill Park and develop an 8+ mile mountain‑bike trail system behind the RecPlex; phase 1 would build roughly 5.24 miles.
City parks staff told the Board of Aldermen the city will prioritize trail connectivity and mountain‑bike amenities in 2026.
Cindy Shook described three initiatives: (1) improve trail connectivity with maps and easements to link downtown Branson to the Henning Conservation Area; (2) create a bike park and a bicycle skills course at Stockstill Park to serve younger riders and skill progression; and (3) construct an 8+ mile mountain‑bike trail network behind the RecPlex, with phase 1 building about 5.24 miles of green and black trails.
Laura Perry, the trails and landscape supervisor, said staff are engaging property owners for recreational easements and noted the department had some budget capacity and planned grant applications to support phase 2. Board members praised the plan and urged staff to return with timelines and funding needs as property agreements and grant outcomes are resolved.
What’s next: Staff will continue outreach for easements and submit grant applications for trail construction; funding and construction timing will depend on property agreements and budget amendments.
