BMX Pump Track Opening In Lake Elsinore

LAKE ELSINORE, CA – Southwest Riverside County residents will soon have a new place to take their bikes out, as Lake Elsinore opens a new BMX track on Wednesday. The new addition, along with a dog park, opens at Serenity Park on Wednesday, May 24 at 4 p.m.

"Bring your bike and your helmet to ride the track," a city announcement for the opening states. "Bring your pet to enjoy the dog park as well! Light refreshments will be available."

The BMX track is a "pump track," meaning that riders can get through the entire course without having to pedal. It's approximately 12,600 square feet of dirt formed track with a six inch asphalt cap.

"The technique is to use your 'core' with arms, legs and stomach in a pumping action to go around the track," the city says.

The dog park has areas for both small and large canines.

The park improvements were budgeted at $1.38 million and finished about a month ahead of schedule, according to city officials.

Images courtesy: City of Lake Elsinore