Mtb TR - Colonnade bike park, Seattle

o3jeff · Aug 7, 2008, 6:22 PM

I think it was on volkgirls page

cbcbd · Aug 8, 2008, 12:24 AM

Here are some more pics to give evil some ideas

Practice area

Top of the switchbacks:

Drops

More walls

Start to rollercoaster

Long skinny

which ends at a loop

This zig zagging route

eatskisleep · Aug 8, 2008, 1:20 AM

Wow that looks like a ton of fun!

MRGisevil · Aug 8, 2008, 8:38 AM

CB, this place looks phenomenal!! And what an ingenius use of space. I'm really amazed.

**Greg** · Aug 8, 2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cbcbd

So this group called Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club began a project. They took an unused lot downtown under the highway and built something very cool... yesterday I had a little time and checked it out.

Looks very cool, but I'm surprised they received permission to do this. Who owns that land?

Trekchick · Aug 8, 2008, 10:37 AM

I'm impressed with the use of space, but I wouldn't do most of what is there. I'm a big chicken, and I'm not afraid to admit it!

severine · Aug 8, 2008, 11:19 AM

Very, very cool use of otherwise wasted space! I don't think I'd have the guts to do much of that, but I like that they took advantage of the situation and made something out of it. Would be a great way to keep city kids out of trouble, too.

cbcbd · Aug 8, 2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg

Looks very cool, but I'm surprised they received permission to do this. Who owns that land?

The city, and it is basically a city park. BBTC worked directly in conjunction with Seattle Parks and Recreation. They raised a lot of money themselves through donations and also got a grant from the city.
They started building this in '05 with the work of volunteers. I think I'm going to hit up some volunteer days, it's just a great job they've done here and hopefully other cities will follow.

edit: land is officially owned by the DOT

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/getawa...lonnade29.html

**Greg** · Aug 8, 2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbcbd

The city, and it is basically a city park. BBTC worked directly in conjunction with Seattle Parks and Recreation. They raised a lot of money themselves through donations and also got a grant from the city.
They started building this in '05 with the work of volunteers. I think I'm going to hit up some volunteer days, it's just a great job they've done here and hopefully other cities will follow.

Very cool. Most municipalities frown on stuff like that, I'd imagine.

Trekchick · Aug 8, 2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg

Very cool. Most municipalities frown on stuff like that, I'd imagine.

Our local town put in a skateboard, bmx park 4 years ago, in response to donations made on behalf of a local kid who died snowboarding. The donations covered the cost of the park building, but the upkeep is up to the city.

Edit: I took out the sad stuff about vandalism. No need to harsh your mellow.

Aug 8, 2008, 12:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
cbcbd Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 1,631	Here are some more pics to give evil some ideas Practice area Top of the switchbacks: Drops More walls Start to rollercoaster Long skinny which ends at a loop This zig zagging route __________________ Sign, sign everywhere a sign... pointing out the trails, can\'t make up my mind.

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eatskisleep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 760	Wow that looks like a ton of fun! __________________ http://www.skifreakz.com/forums/

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MRGisevil Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westfield, MA Posts: 1,414	CB, this place looks phenomenal!! And what an ingenius use of space. I'm really amazed. __________________ Mr. Evil is a super poser. And he's smelly.

Aug 8, 2008, 10:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
Trekchick Don't Freaq me out! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,697	I'm impressed with the use of space, but I wouldn't do most of what is there. I'm a big chicken, and I'm not afraid to admit it! __________________ Building a quiver is just foreplay for snowgasms

Aug 8, 2008, 11:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
severine My skis! Dynastar Marie Martinod Pro & Line Celebrity Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT Posts: 5,115	Very, very cool use of otherwise wasted space! I don't think I'd have the guts to do much of that, but I like that they took advantage of the situation and made something out of it. Would be a great way to keep city kids out of trouble, too. __________________ Carrie 2007-2008 ~ 20 2005-2006 ~ 2 2004 ~ 17 It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere. ~ Agnes Repplier Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. ~ Lance Armstrong

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o3jeff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 1,591	I think it was on volkgirls page

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