The City of Holland, in partnership with Velo Kids and other community supporters, will host a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch construction of the new Holland Bike Park and celebrate its upcoming addition to the community. The event takes place on Friday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. at 97 N. River Ave., just north of the Unity Bridge.
This event starts construction on a new community-focused outdoor recreation space, designed for riders of all ages and abilities. The future Holland Bike Park will connect directly to the Macatawa Greenway and Holland’s broader trail system, linking neighborhoods, Downtown Holland, waterfront destinations, and nearby parks. Given its location, the park will serve as a central hub for current and future bikers to practice and improve their skills within the existing bike infrastructure.
Before the ceremony, Velo Kids will host a casual half-mile community bike ride beginning at 1:30 pm from The Wheelhouse at the Holland Ice Park in Downtown Holland. They will ride together to the groundbreaking site to celebrate the project and its connection to the city’s growing biking network.
City leaders say the Holland Bike Park is intended to create an inclusive, free-to-use outdoor space that encourages recreation, community connection, and healthy lifestyles. Nearly 12,000 residents live within one mile of the future park location.
The first phase of the project, scheduled for completion in summer 2026, includes a 600-foot pump track. Future phases are expected to add amenities such as community gathering spaces and additional riding features that blend introductory features for beginner riders with a space that also offers challenging elements for more experienced riders.
The Groundbreaking ceremony is open to the public, and all are invited! Those attending the Holland Bike Park groundbreaking ceremony are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and to plan in advance for parking, as the ceremony site is at least a quarter mile from existing parking lots.
A pedicab will be available for those who need assistance navigating to the site. Visit Holland Parks & Recreation for a diagram of suggested parking options and additional information about the future Holland Bike Park and groundbreaking ceremony.
