A Modern Recreation Space Belvidere Needs
Belvidere and Boone County offer great playgrounds and youth sports for younger children — but older kids and teens have limited safe, structured outdoor recreation options. There is a clear gap in outdoor entertainment and opportunities for children and teens once they age out of playgrounds and early youth sports.
A paved pump track fills that gap with a safe, modern, and inclusive space for riding, gathering, and growing. The proposed location is Prairie Fields Sports Park.
What We’re Building
A paved pump track is a continuous loop of rollers and berms designed for bikes, scooters, and skateboards. It’s accessible, low-maintenance, and built for all ages and skill levels.
Key Features
- Asphalt pump track with multiple riding lines
- Safe, predictable riding surface
- Suitable for bikes, scooters, and skateboards
- Family-friendly design with seating and gathering areas
- Minimal long-term maintenance
- Proven success in nearby communities like Madison and Janesville
Why It Matters for Youth
A pump track is more than a riding space — it’s a youth development engine.
- Physical Health: Builds balance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness
- Mental Health: Encourages confidence, progression, and resilience
- Community Safety: Provides a designated place to ride, reducing risky behavior
- Accessibility: Free, open, inclusive, and welcoming to all ages and abilities
- Positive Social Space: A safe gathering spot for teens and families
Project Budget: $300,000
This investment covers:
- Professional pump track construction
- Asphalt surfacing
- Earthwork, drainage, and site preparation
- Design and engineering
- Safety signage and youth programming
- Long-term maintenance fund
- Optional enhancements shown in the concept sketch
How you Can Help
We are seeking corporate partners and individual donors to help bring this project to life.
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How to Donate
Donations for this project are accepted through the Parks and Conservation Foundation. If you would like to donate, please fill out the monetary contribution form linked below.
Contact Information
Tony Williams — Project Supervisor – twilliams@belviderepark.org
Ben Nguyen — BMX Expert Consultant – bnguyen13@gmail.com