Council asks staff to draft park rules targeting high-speed bikes and e-bikes

Sep 9, 2026

After months of complaints, police and parks staff proposed classifying bicycles by speed and restricting higher-speed bikes and many e-bikes from Coppell park trails and unimproved turf; council asked for refined ordinance language and possible carve-outs for children and guardians.

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Police and parks staff told the council that most complaints over the last two summers have centered on faster bicycles and certain e-bike models being ridden on park trails and across turf, causing safety concerns and damage.

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