The continual evolution of mountain biking has led to a recent boom in the popularity of bike skills parks. These venues can be a terrific community component that provides a managed arena for beginners and experts alike. Activities within the skills park range from simple ladder bridges, skinnies, small beams, and whoop-de-doos.

The continual evolution of mountain biking has led to a recent boom in the popularity of bike skills parks. These venues can be a terrific community component that provides a managed arena for beginners and experts alike. Getting approval from the community is the first step toward creating a skills park. Here are eight points to emphasize.