Bike Parks - IMBA's Guide to New School Trails

Last Updated: 2022
Published: 2014

Audience & Application

This book is the definitive resource for understanding the modern era of bike park development and is aimed at ensuring the long-term success of these facilities. 

• Anyone Planning a Bike Park Project: This book is essential for any group, municipality, or trail organization embarking on a bike park project. It provides a complete, phase-by-phase roadmap, covering everything from initial community vision and fundraising to design principles, construction advice, and long-term operations.

About the Book

An exciting era of bike park development is underway, with modern facilities being built in easily accessed locations and funded by municipalities at the same level as other recreational facilities. Bike Parks: IMBA's Guide to New School Trails was developed to meet the growing demand for information about how to plan, build, and maintain successful bike parks, flow trails, and other purpose-built bicycling facilities. This comprehensive guide examines all phases of planning, designing, building, and operating these facilities. Modern bike parks are designed to appeal to every skill level, with enough variety to keep riders coming back for years. The book ensures that well-considered plans for maintenance and regular improvements are put in place for the long term. 

Key topics covered include: 

• Inspiring a community-based vision Fundraising strategies and partnerships
• Risk management and liability
• Design principles and concept documents
• Contracting and construction advice
• Maintenance and operations 

The book includes real-world success stories and multiple essays provided by leaders in the field. Author Bob Allen is a Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee, underscoring the authority and experience behind this guide.