We, the undersigned cyclists, mountain bikers, trail users, parents, coaches and community members of Thousand Oaks, CA recognize the need and wish to express our support for the local youth and cycling community by proposing the construction of a Bike Skills Park in the Conejo Valley.

Mountain Biking is a sport enjoyed by hundreds of our local adult citizens, yet our children lack a safe and convenient space to gather with others in the community to learn the basics of riding on dirt.  Also, the evidence of unauthorized features being built in open spaces surrounding the Conejo Valley is a clear indication of the need for such a facility.  

Just in the past few years, many community funded Bike Skills Parks have been successfully constructed in cities and towns across America. These parks are in various stages of planning and development around the country as cities realize the numerous benefits they afford. This is an excellent opportunity to address a local need and teach our youth how to become involved in civic and community development through a volunteer supported bike park project of our own.

Bike Skills Parks provide kids, adults and families a resource for the development of bike-handling skills to become more confident riders. These skills ultimately lead to more proficient riders both on trails and when riding on the road. Most importantly, Bike Skills Parks promote healthy exercise and an appreciation of our open spaces.

Knowing all the aforementioned benefits, we respectfully ask and encourage CRPD and the City of Thousand Oaks to move forward in bringing a Bike Skills Park to reality.