Carpenter-Ridgeway Park - Bike Playground and Skills Track
January 30, 2026 Update
Thank you to everyone who completed the survey.
Parks is working with our design consultants to prepare construction level documents. It's likely that this work will need to be combined with other similar work in order to attract bidders. Construction is anticipated to take place in 2027 or 2028.
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Project Details
Carpenter Ridgeway Park
Project Information
Madison Parks, in cooperation with the City of Madison Planning Division, is proposing a bike skills park and playground at Carpenter-Ridgeway Park.
Madison received federal Community Development Block Grant dollars to support the creation and implementation of the Hawthorne Truax Neighborhood Plan (2023). The Carpenter Ridgeway neighborhood, along with a number of other community stakeholder groups, participated in prioritizing projects for the plan, and adding youth recreation facilities was often cited as a significant need. Through outreach and cooperation with Madison Parks, a bike skills track delivers on community feedback and desire for recreational bike amenities.
Bike skills tracks, like the one proposed at Carpenter-Ridgeway, can be comprised of one or two short loops that take riders 1-2 minutes to complete. They can incorporate features such as wooden ramps, rollers, pump track-style trails, bridges, jumps, and wall rides. These features help riders of all abilities and skill levels develop confidence and balance on bikes and build ability and confidence.
Similar projects have been completed in municipalities like Green Bay and La Crosse and have been popular park and neighborhood amenities.
The City of Madison plans to hold a public meeting to discuss the project and details, dates, and times will be posted on this page when known.
Construction will likely occur in 2027 or 2028.
The image shows a conceptual plan of a bike skills track with photos of trails, bridges, and jumps.
Project Updates
January 30, 2026 Update
Thank you to everyone who completed the survey.
Parks is working with our design consultants to prepare construction level documents. It's likely that this work will need to be combined with other similar work in order to attract bidders. Construction is anticipated to take place in 2027 or 2028.
December 2, 2025 Update
Online Survey
This short survey should take about 2 mins to complete and will help Parks and Planning with design options and feedback for the proposed project.
The survey will remain open until January 15, 2026, and the results will be posted after completion.
November 11, 2025 Update
The City of Madison Planning Division, in cooperation with Madison Parks, is hosting a Public Information meeting on a bike playground and skills track at Carpenter-Ridgeway Park, on Wednesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Advanced registration is required.