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Edmonton Bike Parks: Kid-Friendly Pump Tracks and Bike Skills Parks for Edmonton-Area Families

Grab the bikes and load up the vehicle, Edmonton bike parks are a perfect late summer, fall activity in Edmonton for families. Exploring the bike parks near Edmonton is a fun way to spend time outdoors, but is also a great way to familiarize kids with their bikes, and build their skills on two wheels.

Here's where to find Edmonton Bike Parks

Strathcona County Bike Park

A large scale bike track and park, with pump track, jumps and tricks. The park includes a variety of natural features for children and adults, dirt ramps, rock boulders, looks and ladder bridges. There's even more advanced features like a wall ride, and jumps for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced riders.Before visiting, you can even view the difficulty marker online, to get a feel for the park before you visit.

Secord Pump Track

This track is adjacent to a playground so it’s great for families that are searching for something extra at a visit to the playground with families that have kids of multiple ages. Find this one at David Thompson School (22nd Street and 97th Avenue). The track includes a series of small hills and bowls.

Devon Riverview Track

Pack the bikes for a trip to Devon, this bike track is a fantastic way for more experienced kid-riders to develop their skills for the trail. Plus, there are plenty of trails in the area for kids (and adults) to ride, to make a half-day excursion and adventure.

Park Allen Pump Track

Park Allen features an awesome smaller Pump track for children or beginners who want to get into Trail Biking, maybe get a feel for a new bike, or a quick evening workout. Park Allen is a great choice for parents who are searching for an approachable place for children to learn bike skills. It's important to remember that track & Jump Surface changes with the weather. Please inspect the riding lines before riding.

Wilfred Laurier Wooded Bike Park

Just off to the side of the playground, you'll find the bike park, hidden in the trees. A short, smaller track, this series of a wooden bridge and dirt hills is a great option for the younger crowd in the city!

Heritage Hills Pump Track

This easier, smaller, oval track at Heritage Hills is an oval track perfect for kids. It’s the chance to get outside, try a smaller pump track before hitting up one of the more challenging options in the city for families. The little-kid friendly pump track is a popular spot on the weekends.

Where is your favourite Edmonton bike park?