Grand Junction is updating bike parks, turning on irrigation early, and expanding tree protection programs. Here’s what’s happening across local parks this spring.
A series of updates across Grand Junction’s parks system are shaping how residents will use outdoor spaces this spring and summer, with new bike park developments, early irrigation changes, and expanded tree protection efforts underway.
The City is seeking public input on the future of the bike park area at Matchett Park, where informal features have grown in popularity.
One option under consideration would allow a nonprofit partner to formally manage and maintain the site through a lease agreement.
The Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA) has expressed interest in taking on that role, similar to its existing partnership at the Lunch Loop trailhead bike park.
A public survey is now open to gather community feedback before decisions are finalized.
Meanwhile, construction is underway at the Lunch Loop Bike Park, where a multi-phase rebuild is planned.
The first phase includes:
The project is being led by COPMOBA in partnership with the City and includes work from regional trail builder Thunderbird Trail Works.
Temporary closures are expected during construction periods.
The City has also begun turning on irrigation systems earlier than usual this year, responding to a dry winter and above-average temperatures.
Data from the Parks Department shows significantly more evapotranspiration than precipitation over the winter months, leaving soil conditions drier than normal.
Early irrigation is intended to:
Tree preservation continues to be a central focus this spring, particularly as drought conditions and pest threats increase.
Residents are encouraged to:
Together, these efforts reflect a broader strategy to maintain and expand the City’s urban canopy.
