If you remember last year, CORBA helped get out the word that the Conejo Recreation and Parks District (CRPD) was holding a series of public meetings to guide them in planning for the park’s development.
Over 100 people came out and asked for a bike park facility.
The good news is that the CRPD is following through with the community demand for a bike park at Lang Ranch. They have retained the services of a RRM Design Group, who has in turn retained the services of Wormhoudt, Inc., a well-known designer with expertise in skate, BMX and bike parks.
At this point a pump track, dirt jump park, flow trail and multi-use cross-country trail with optional technical features are planned for the site, along with other outdoor recreational facilities including a disc golf course and a remote control glider area.
In approximately six weeks there will be on-site visits with the planners to better determine the topography and get a clearer idea of what the design will entail. The area is still subject to environmental studies and reports, so even though this project is proceeding relatively quickly, it is still estimated that it will be approximately two years before it will approach completion.
This project is a joint effort between the CRPD and Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency, which maintains a shared use policy for its open space trail system, which consists of nearly 14,000 acres and 140 miles of trails. The Lang Ranch Community Park will be an area that allows for enjoyment of natural open space with amenities not usually seen in open space. CORBA has been identified as the primary off-road bicycle organization to consult the project’s bicycle facilities.
