Gator’s Bike Park

What happens when you combine a love of mountain biking with a passion for coaching and a “what’s next?” mentality?

A top-notch bike park right in the suburbs of central Ohio!

Gators Bike Park, nestled in the woods by an elementary school, has become a biking destination for kids and their families. With so many fun features and kid-friendly trails, it’s like a bicycle playground!

Gators Bike Park is home to the Gators Bike Team, a special group of kids and coaches seeking camaraderie, learning from one another, and riding the trails together. It’s also home to a bike race series, just for kids!

The Story Behind the Trail

In August of 2013, after meeting with a Central Ohio Mountain Bike Organization (COMBO) master trail builder and with permission from Worthington City Schools, a small team of elementary teachers took to a scrap piece of woods with axes and hatchets to create a small bike trail. Once the path was cleared, Gators Bike Park hosted a preview with the Columbus Dispatch right there to cover the story! A few months later, 100 students braved the cold blustery day to attend the Grand Opening of Gators Bike Park.  Principal Schlaegel from Granby Elementary “cut” the ceremonial ribbon by pedaling a bike through it!