RUNWAY BIKE PARK
Open Daily Sunrise to Sunset
Free
For your enjoyment and safety, please see the rules for each area of the bike park. Helmets required.
Runway Bike Park is a 2.75-acre, state-of-the-art outdoor bicycle skills park on the campus of The Jones Center. It’s comprised of three separate areas: the Velosolutions Pump Track, one of the largest asphalt pump tracks in North America, a bike skills course and a bicycle playground.
Runway Bike Park was conceived as a training ground for aspiring mountain bikers in the flourishing OZ Trails network of Northwest Arkansas. Runway Bike Park was made possible through a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. It’s free and open every day from sunrise to sunset.
VELOSOLUTIONS PUMP TRACK
The pump track is designed for all things on wheels! From mountain bikes to BMX and skateboards, a pump track is a playground for all wheels. By combining rolling jumps with turns they are accessible for all. Teaching the basic skills of carrying momentum, balance and speed by using your arms and legs to pump your bike/board/scooter around the track. As you get better, the tracks are designed to provide more challenges for you with no changes to the construction. A feature that a 5-year-old can roll through can be used as a gap jump for a professional.
Pump tracks provide a safe and fun environment for all. They have helped train Olympians and world champions in downhill mountain biking and BMX racing and have brought communities together to enjoy a fun filled activity.
PUMP TRACK RULES
No pets.
Helmets required. No exceptions.
Ride to your ability. Progress slowly.
Do not attempt any of the jumps unless you are a skilled rider on the correct bike.
Do not run or walk on the pump track.
No stopping on the pump track.
The pump track can be ridden in either direction. Always remain aware of other users.
Always be courteous to other riders and call out when passing. Maintain a safe distance.
Nonmotorized vehicles only on the pump track.
Pedestrians must stay off the pump track. Stay visible.
BICYCLE PLAYGROUND
Designed with ultra-beginners in mind, the bicycle playground is comprised of low-height, entry-level skill features that allow beginners to better their skills before progressing to more advanced lines.
BICYCLE PLAYGROUND RULES
No smoking.
No pets.
Helmets required. No exceptions.
Ride to your ability. Progress slowly.
Do not run or walk on the features or pump track.
Always ride single file. Do not short cut the course.
No stopping on the pump track.
The pump tack and course can be ridden in either direction. Always remain aware of other users.
Always be courteous to other riders and call out when passing. Maintain a safe distance.
Nonmotorized vehicles only on the bicycle playground.
Pedestrians must stay off the features and pump track unless assisting beginner riders. Stay visible.
SKILLS COURSE
The skills course is comprised of three asphalt skill lines — beginning, intermediate and advanced — with various wooden rollers and berms. The progressive trails let cyclists grow their skill on an asphalt track before hitting the Oz Trails across Northwest Arkansas.
SKILLS COURSE RULES
No smoking.
No pets.
Helmets required. No exceptions.
Ride to your ability. Progress slowly.
Do not attempt any of the jumps unless you are a skilled rider on the correct bike.
Skill lines are ONE WAY. Do not walk or push your bike up any of the skill lines.
Skill lines are single file.
Wait until the rider in front of you has passed the first feature before leaving the starting area.
Only one person may use a feature at a time.
Never cut across or transfer between skill lines. Do not short cut the course.
Always be courteous to other riders and call out when passing. Maintain a safe distance.
Bikes only on the skills course. No scooters, skateboards, or motorized vehicles.
Pedestrians must stay off skills course. Stay visible.