KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – As work continues on a new BMX park in Kelseyville, supporters of the project are planning a weekend event to raise funds to complete the park.
The fundraiser will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Kelseyville BMX Park, located at the Kelseyville County Park, 5270 State St.
Taking place that same day will be the Kelseyville Pear Festival in downtown.
The community is invited to visit the BMX park and watch some of the county’s talented young riders in action. There also will be a hot dog barbecue.
Organizer Valarie Sullivan said the creation of the new park became a necessity last December after local riders were asked to vacate a piece of property where they had developed their own riding course during the past decade.
At its March 27 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved the concept of locating the new BMX park at the county park and directed staff to work with the Kelseyville BMX Park Project Group.
Since then, the group has put on shows at the Lakeport and Ukiah speedways and the Lake County Fair, and they also will be riding in the Kelseyville Pear Festival Parade on Saturday morning, before the barbecue.
Sullivan said construction began in May, including putting up chain link to separate the BMX course from the rest of the park.
The park now is nearly complete, said Sullivan.
Currently, park supporters are needing a total of about $2,000 to cover outstanding costs, erosion control, and reserves for maintenance and repairs, according to Sullivan.
Sullivan is seeking donations for the Saturday fundraiser, including hot dogs, buns, water, soda and baked goods.
To donate or for more information contact Sullivan at 707-533-3051 or
To learn about the BMX park, visit the Kelseyville BMX Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/268740103187339/?ref=ts .
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