Kids on BMX bikes, mountain bikes, skateboards and scooters waited patiently through a grand opening ceremony of ribbon-cutting, remarks and recognitions, so they were more than ready to try out the new pump track Wednesday at Erickson Playfield. First announced three years ago, the 14,442-square-foot pump track is the largest in the Pacific Northwest built by Velosolutions and it’s the first adaptive track in the country. Port Angeles Parks & Recreation and Lincoln Park BMX Association led the project, which will provide a free, safe and all-ages recreational outlet located in the center of the city. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Kids on BMX bikes, mountain bikes, skateboards and scooters waited patiently through a grand opening ceremony of ribbon-cutting, remarks and recognitions, so they were more than ready to try out the new pump track Wednesday at Erickson Playfield. First announced three years ago, the 14,442-square-foot pump track is the largest in the Pacific Northwest built by Velosolutions and it’s the first adaptive track in the country. Port Angeles Parks & Recreation and Lincoln Park BMX Association led the project, which will provide a free, safe and all-ages recreational outlet located in the center of the city. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Pump track opens

Kids on BMX bikes, mountain bikes, skateboards and scooters waited patiently through a grand opening ceremony of ribbon-cutting, remarks and recognitions, so they were more than ready to try out the new pump track Wednesday at Erickson Playfield.

First announced three years ago, the 14,442-square-foot pump track is the largest in the Pacific Northwest built by Velosolutions and it’s the first adaptive track in the country. Port Angeles Parks & Recreation and Lincoln Park BMX Association led the project, which will provide a free, safe and all-ages recreational outlet located in the center of the city.

Children and adults visit the Port Angeles Pump Track at Erickson Playfield on July 7, 2022 - the day after it's official opening.
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