A BMX Pump Track (Pump Track) has been identified as a community need in the City of Tracy’s park system, including being identified in the Citywide Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan (Master Plan) as a recommendation to diversify recreational offerings in the community. A pump track is a progressive circular course structure designed for riders to propel themselves forward using an up and down ‘pumping’ motion, instead of pedaling. The Master Plan includes a goal of constructing three (3) pump tracks by 2040 to meet the growing need of the community.
As part of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 City budget process, the City Council approved the creation of the Clyde Bland Park BMX Pump Track, CIP 78190, and allocated $1 million in funding for the project.
In February 2023, the City hosted two (2) public outreach meetings soliciting feedback on the project including the proposed idea of constructing a Pump Track as an added amenity at the existing Clyde Bland Park.
At the March 2, 2023, Parks & Community Services Commission meeting, staff presented the recommendation to construct an asphalt Pump Track at Clyde Bland Park. The Commission made a formal recommendation to the City Council to codify the location.