Great post. Not sure how I missed it last year. And thank you to others for filling in the context and history of MTB use in Quarry Park. I'll have to make a point of visiting the park. All I ever see from the road -- both from Harvey St and the more western stretches of Stevens -- is a steep hillside. (And looking at Google maps, I found an unnamed street that I didn't even know existed. I always thought it was a driveway, but apparently it leads into the park.)
Robbie Webber Transportation Policy Analyst 608-263-9984 (o) 608-225-0002 (c) [email protected] All opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer or any other group with which I am affiliated. On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 12:33 PM, Peter Gray <[email protected]> wrote: > I ride Quarry Park. Amazing MTB trails! Very technical. They were > developed gradually over years, without the kind of IMBA-grade planning > that went into Seminole Trails or Quarry Ridge Park - so there is not a > clearly defined XC/flow loop. I had to muddle around before I figured one > out, more or less. > > The park needs to be carefully shared with dog walkers. Generally you want > to bike there at dawn, or in the late afternoon-evening. Starting around > 8:30am, you see people arriving with their dogs. > > Also, there is a lot of singletrack in dense woods without a clear riding > direction. That would help. > > My understanding is that for a long time the City did not officially > promote biking in Quarry Park, but knew about it and tolerated it. Bicycling > is not listed <https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/parks/park.cfm?id=1355> > as an activity at this park, on the City website. > > Last year CORP agreed to help improve Quarry Park, with the City's > support. Here's a Bike Fed blog post > <http://wisconsinbikefed.org/2014/12/10/madisons-quarry-park-a-lesson-in-how-to-get-along/> > about that. > > I would love to attend this meeting, but I have a schedule issue. I hope > other MTB advocates will attend and report back. > > Cheers, > Peter > > > > > > > *I'm running for re-election to the Wisconsin Bike Fed's Board of > Directors, and I would appreciate your vote!Bike Fed members, click here to > vote:http://board.wisconsinbikefed.org > <http://board.wisconsinbikefed.org>Not a member? Click here to join, then > you can vote:https://www.secure.wisconsinbikefed.org/join > <https://www.secure.wisconsinbikefed.org/join>* > > On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Robbie Webber via Bikies < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Thanks to Sarah for posting this so quickly. It just showed up on my >> neighborhood listserv as well, since this is a neighborhood park. >> >> For those who might be saying, "Where is Quarry Park, and why would I >> care as a bicyclist?" >> >> This is a small park a bit west of my house. It is approximately behind >> Whole Foods. While I have never been inside the park myself (weird, because >> I live really close and ride my bike and drive by it all the time), I have >> heard that it is a popular place for mountain biking, especially for local >> youth -- i.e. those who can't drive. >> >> I'm not sure if mountain biking is technically legal (along with using it >> as an off-leash dog park), but both activities are very common. Apparently, >> there has been some fairly substantial trail building going on by mtb >> groups. However, because of the make-shift nature and natural terrain, the >> trails are quite steep. Also, walkers/dog-owners may not feel safe on a >> trail with people sort of barreling out of control down the hill. (Not that >> everyone is out of control, but as alder I heard quite a lot of complaints >> about kids either not respecting other users and also possibly endangering >> themselves.) >> >> Now, this is all second-hand on my part, so maybe someone with more >> direct experience can comment. However, the current use as an in-town >> mountain bike location -- wonderful that kids and others can access it >> without driving -- is one reason bicyclists may be interested in this small >> park and future uses. >> >> Reviews on trails.mtb.com >> <http://trails.mtbr.com/cat/united-states-trails/trails-wisconsin/trail/quarry-park/prd_171132_4588crx.aspx> >> >> Article in Isthmus >> <http://isthmus.com/summertimes/the-hidden-gems-of-madison-area-public-parks/> >> talks about the trails. >> >> >> >> >> Robbie Webber >> Transportation Policy Analyst >> 608-263-9984 (o) >> 608-225-0002 (c) >> [email protected] >> All opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of >> my employer or any other group with which I am affiliated. >> >> On Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 4:31 PM, Sarah Gaskell via Bikies < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING >>> Quarry Park >>> The City of Madison Parks Division will hold a public input meeting >>> regarding the potential park master plan and discuss proposed improvements >>> at Quarry Park, including dog walking and mountain biking trails prior to >>> the scheduled quarterly Rocky Bluff Neighborhood Association meeting. At >>> this meeting, Madison Parks will discuss the project and seek input on the >>> master plan and proposed improvements. >>> Monday, December 14, 2015 @ 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. >>> First Baptist Church >>> 518 N Franklin Ave., Madison, WI 53705 >>> You are invited to attend this meeting to provide comments on the >>> proposed project. If you have questions or comments but are unable to >>> attend the meeting, please contact Tom Maglio at (608) 266- 6518 >>> [email protected]; or Kate Kane at (608) 261-9671 >>> [email protected]. >>> >>> -- >>> Sarah Gaskell, APBP >>> *Planning Manager* >>> Wisconsin Bike Fed >>> 137 East Wilson Street, Suite 202 - PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS >>> Madison WI 53703 >>> (608) 709-2943 >>> www.wisconsinbikefed.org >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikies mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikies mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org >> >> >
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