BMX Track
Chehalem BMX Track
at Ewing Young Park
1201 S. Blaine Street in Newberg
Visit the website for USA BMX Track #1514 for the race schedule.
Contact Chehalem BMX
Hours
Weather Note The park and track are open year-round dawn to dusk; however, since the surface of the course must be completely dry for safety, the track will close during wet conditions during the wet months (fall through spring). The track is closed to public use while the BMX Club is conducting races.
About
Chehalem BMX Track is a nationally certified USA BMX (American Bicycle Association) track. The track features five straight stretches, four corners including a U-turn, a full rhythm section, and many jumps into corners. Thanks to the generosity of Newberg Early Bird Rotatory Club, the starting area was recently paved, and a new starting system installed.
Rules
The park manager lives on site. Track and park rules are posted and enforced.
- Helmets are mandatory and must be worn by all ages.
- Long-sleeve shirts and long pants are recommended.
- Pads and safety equipment are encouraged.
History
At about the same time that Chehalem Skatepark was being built, teens were asking CPRD for a BMX track. Since the skatepark was already being planned for Ewing Young Park, building a bike track at the same site made sense. Originally, a small track was built with the help of community volunteers and Zack & Lisa Hebert who operate Bear Tracks BMX. Since the site was so popular, CPRD applied for and won a $5,000 grant to build a nationally sanctioned course, from the National Recreation and Park Association. A professional track builder was brought in, and after five days at moving thousands of tons of dirt, the track was completed. The track now hosts local and national races as well as recreational riders and racers.
