Professional redesign, world-class builders and strong community support transform longtime park into all-ages cycling attraction
After months of reconstruction, fundraising and community collaboration, the newly reimagined Folsom Bike Park is preparing to officially reopen with a community-wide celebration May 16 that city officials and cycling advocates say represents far more than a rebuilt riding space.
The grand reopening celebration, hosted by Folsom Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition, known as FATRAC, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and mark the debut of a professionally redesigned facility aimed at becoming a premier regional destination for riders of all ages and skill levels.
The transformation of the former Cummings Family Bike Park has been years in the making and stems from a unique public-private partnership between the City of Folsom, FATRAC and community supporters who rallied behind the future of the longtime local riding venue.
Located alongside the popular Cummings Family Skate & Bike Park, the renovated facility now features rebuilt jump sections, upgraded pump tracks, improved drainage systems and redesigned riding features intended to create a safer and more progressive riding environment for everyone from beginners to experienced athletes.
Leading the redesign are internationally recognized freeride mountain biking figures Randy Spangler and Greg Watts, whose involvement elevated excitement surrounding the project throughout the regional riding community.
Spangler is considered one of the pioneers of freeride mountain biking and competed in some of the sport’s earliest major events, including the original Red Bull Rampage competitions. The original Folsom Bike Park was among his earliest designs, making the project something of a full-circle return as he helped reshape the facility for a new generation of riders.
Watts, meanwhile, built an international reputation through groundbreaking tricks and elite competition success, including becoming the first rider to land a double backflip and flip-whip on a mountain bike. His transition into trail and bike park construction has brought his expertise to riding destinations across the country, with Folsom now joining that growing list.
Organizers say the redesign focused heavily on progression-based riding, allowing newcomers to safely build confidence while still providing challenging terrain for advanced riders. Plans and completed features include rollers, berms, jump lines, balance features and progressive skills zones intended to encourage both recreation and rider development.
The May 16 reopening celebration will showcase many of those new features through professional rider demonstrations and a high-energy jump jam expected to draw riders and spectators from throughout the region. Additional activities will include bike safety checks, family-friendly activities and a community raffle featuring prizes donated by local partners and supporters.
The reopening also represents a major accomplishment for the local cycling community, which helped raise more than $31,000 toward the park’s reconstruction and future sustainability efforts. A major boost for the project came through private contributions, including support from Claudia Cummings and additional matching grant funding that helped move construction forward.
FATRAC officials have described the project as more than simply rebuilding dirt features. Supporters say the revitalized park reinforces Folsom’s growing reputation as a regional hub for cycling, trails and outdoor recreation while creating opportunities for youth engagement and healthy outdoor activity.
Long-term maintenance of the bike park will continue through volunteer partnerships between FATRAC and the City of Folsom, with future volunteer days planned to help preserve the riding surfaces and maintain park conditions year-round.
The Folsom Bike Park is open daily from dawn to 9 p.m. and remains limited to non-motorized bicycles only. Helmets are required, and the park closes during wet conditions to help protect the riding surfaces.
Additional updates, volunteer opportunities and event information are available through the Folsom Bike Park Facebook page managed by FATRAC and through the organization’s website.
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