Thanks to several volunteers and local people with a history at the park, we were able to collect newspaper articles and other public records. Check them out; you may recognize someone! Do you have your own history at the park? We’d love to share your photos as we introduce this park and the sport to new generations.

Phase 2 (aka Jump Lines)

Phase 2 has been planned since we opened Memorial Day weekend in 2021. It’s still in-progress, but well underway.

Riders Photos in 2021

Look at all of the great pictures that our riders shared with us in 2021.

Volunteers in Action 2021

Thank you to all of our volunteers in 2021! We could NOT have done it without you!

Park Build Progress

We spent several months rebuilding the BMX track, clearing the property and building the new beginner pump track prior to the grand re-opening May 26th, 2021.

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Newspaper Articles

The articles are in order of publish date. Click on the image to see the full size.

Palladium Item Thu Feb 25 1982
Palladium Item Thu Feb 25 1982
Palladium Item Thu Feb 25 1982 - Parks board OKs BMX changes
Palladium Item Sun May 30 1982
Palladium Item Sun May 30 1982
Palladium Item Sun May 30 1982 - Bicycle motocross is gaining ground
Palladium Item Mon Jan 28 1985
Palladium Item Mon Jan 28 1985
Palladium Item Mon Jan 28 1985 - Richmond to host state BMX race this summer
Palladium Item Sat Jun 4 1988
Palladium Item Sat Jun 4 1988
Palladium Item Sat Jun 4 1988 - Getting back on track - Rose City BMX bikers off to the races again
Palladium Item Sat Jun 30 1990
Palladium Item Sat Jun 30 1990
Palladium Item Sat Jun 30 1990 - BMX club hosting finals
Palladium Item Wed Aug 17 1994
Palladium Item Wed Aug 17 1994
Palladium Item Wed Aug 17 1994 - BMX (costs)
Palladium Item Wed Aug 17 1994
Palladium Item Wed Aug 17 1994
Palladium Item Wed Aug 17 1994 - Local racers know they're BMX's best
Palladium Item Thu May 28 1998
Palladium Item Thu May 28 1998
Palladium Item Thu May 28 1998 - Bales family plays big part in Freeman Park track's success
Palladium Item Thu Aug 6 1998
Palladium Item Thu Aug 6 1998
Palladium Item Thu Aug 6 1998 - Parks (improvements)
Palladium Item Thu Aug 6 1998
Palladium Item Thu Aug 6 1998
Palladium Item Thu Aug 6 1998 - Master plan maps out Richmond parks' future
Palladium Item Sun Sep 10 2000
Palladium Item Sun Sep 10 2000
Palladium Item Sun Sep 10 2000 - Local racer takes second at national event
Palladium Item Sun Sep 10 2000
Palladium Item Sun Sep 10 2000
Palladium Item Sun Sep 10 2000 - Racing Hard
Palladium Item Sun Sep 8 2002
Palladium Item Sun Sep 8 2002
Palladium Item Sun Sep 8 2002 - Rose City BMX racers excel at Grand Nationals
Palladium Item Sat Jul 9 2005
Palladium Item Sat Jul 9 2005
Palladium Item Sat Jul 9 2005 - BMX
Palladium Item Sat Jul 9 2005
Palladium Item Sat Jul 9 2005
Palladium Item Sat Jul 9 2005 - Racing: Riders of all ages complete at bike track
Palladium Item Sat Jul 28 2007
Palladium Item Sat Jul 28 2007
Palladium Item Sat Jul 28 2007 - BMX | Track undergoes major rebuild
Palladium Item Sat Jul 28 2007
Palladium Item Sat Jul 28 2007
Palladium Item Sat Jul 28 2007 - Riders ready to race
Palladium Item Sun Jul 6 2008
Palladium Item Sun Jul 6 2008
Palladium Item Sun Jul 6 2008 - BMX | Track undergoes changes
Palladium Item Sun Jul 6 2008
Palladium Item Sun Jul 6 2008
Palladium Item Sun Jul 6 2008 - Family tradition - Multiple generations of racers enjoy hitting the track together at Freeman Park
KirbyBales-Obiturary 1943-2019
KirbyBales-Obiturary 1943-2019
Legacy.com - On February 12, 2019 we lost great leader in our bicycle community