Vashon Area Mountain Pedalers

We had some great help from Americorp volunteers to clear more of the scotch broom from the fields at the BARC.  The Burton Adventure Recreation Park is expanding to incorporate a jump park, pump track, and skills course.

After today’s work party most of the disc golf course is cleared.  Sensitive areas are marked for the tractor which will hopefully arrive sometime soon to clear a majority of the noxious plant life from the plot.  This will leave us with a large number of yound doug firs, pines, and madronas to place around the park.

Getting involved in the work parties is a great way to meet new people, get involved, learn something new, and break a sweat.  We’ve been pitching in snacks, drinks, and now a fire pit!  Tools are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

If you’re interested in riding on the island, this is a great place to get started.  Making progressive moves here in this parks will help raise the park district’s awareness of the local biking community and pave the way for more recreation opportunities.  Stay tuned for the next party dates (probably in January).

Happy holidays!

We’re headed down to the Burton Adventure Recreation Park to continue the clearing of scotch broom from the site.  This will help the tractors come in to clear the scotch broom without damaging any park features - including the jumps.

The more of us that show, the faster we’ll have a site to plan the new jump park and pump track planned for the site.

When: Saturday 12/08/2007  @ 9:00AM
Where: Burton Adventure Recreation Park (Skate park) at Vashon Hwy SW & SW 228th St
What: Work party to clear the site
Why: Site of the future jump park, pump track, and skills course
Bring: Gloves, water, warm clothes, a snack

Some snacks will be provided.  Stay as long as you’d like.  The land trust and parks department are providing tools including loppers and weed wrenches.