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THE PLAN IN ACTION
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Community Recreation, Fitness, and Parks

Sector Success Story

Beckley Rail Trail Skills Park

City of Beckley

Main Goal
Build a free community bike skills park to promote active outdoor recreation.

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Two Trained community Captains help lead biking programs and support ongoing community use of park

$10k+ invested through the ActiveWV Grant and the City of Beckley for initial funding

$25k in additional funding leveraged for outdoor recreation development

Project Outcomes

Why?

Free outdoor recreation spaces matter for communities with limited access to trails or programs. The Beckley Rail Trail Skills Park creates a place where people of all backgrounds can build biking skills and enjoy being active outdoors.

Sustainable Changes

City support, community partnerships, and trained leaders help ensure the bike skills park continues serving the community beyond the initial grant.

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

With support from grant funding, the City of Beckley, and community partners, the Beckley Rail Trail Skills Park is creating a free, accessible place for people to bike and be active outdoors. Community leadership and partnerships will help ensure the park remains a lasting resource for the community.