Out and AboutThursday, November 5
Mesa will cut the ribbon on Signal Butte Park's second phase Saturday
The Good Day Queen Creek team
If you've got a rider in the house, mark Saturday. The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting for Phase 2 of Signal Butte Park, 3355 S. Signal Butte Road, on Sat., Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. 12News takes a first look at the new BMX pump track, which designer Pillar Design Studios states is the largest asphalt pump track in Arizona.
Phase 2 adds trails, shade and room to ride
- 1.5 miles
- of new LED-lighted walking trails
- 3
- new ramadas
- About 43 acres
- in the park addition
Source: Signals AZ
- Also new: biking flow trails, a tot track and a BMX pump track
- Free: Chick-Fil-A sandwiches while supplies last
- Raffle: Valley Rain will give away a bike and helmet
- Not allowed on bike tracks: motorized vehicles, e-bikes, e-scooters, RC cars
Phase 2 follows a 2018 bond vote and a 2020 first phase
- 2018Mesa voters approve the General Obligation Bond that funds Phase 2.
- Jan. 2020The first phase of Signal Butte Park opens.
- Nov. 7The Phase 2 ribbon-cutting will be held at 10 a.m.
Source: Signals AZ
After the ceremony, professional BMX riders will show off their skills on the pump track. Water and snacks will be provided. A new pedestrian bridge over a wash will connect both sections of the park.
Sources: Signals AZ, 12News