Menifee pump track grand opening set for Nov. 5

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The grand opening of the City of Menifee’s Gale Webb, Kids-R-#1, Action Sports Park is set for Nov. 5 at noon. The new park is located at 26533 Craig Ave. in Menifee.

The Gale Webb, Kids-R-#1, Action Sports Park is the largest park of its kind in southern California, featuring bike trails with over 30 obstacles for different skill levels, including a bicycle playground and a 22,000 square-foot pump track.

“This new action sports park in Menifee is unlike anything else in California,” said District 2 City Council member Matt Liesemeyer. “We are excited for the community to enjoy this new, record-setting amenity in our city.”

This grand opening celebration will include sponsor booths with giveaways, food vendors, a special meet and greet with industry professionals, and free Kona Ice for the first 500 guests in line.

Event highlights include:

-- Gale Webb Dedication Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting
-- Industry Exhibition Entertainment
-- Sponsor Showcase and Giveaways

The park is named for Gale Webb, a longtime Menifee resident who inspires and encourages youth through her nonprofit organization, Kids-R-#1. Gale has overcome tremendous adversities with poise and persistence. Following a parachute accident, doctors told her that she would never walk again. Gale proved them wrong and has gone on to make a grand impact in the action sports industry from BMX to Motocross and has been a mentor for kids of all ages.

“Over the last 40 years, Kids-R-#1 has reached millions of kids with a unique combination of positive messaging and action sports demonstrations,” said Webb. “I am honored that the City of Menifee is naming this new action sports park after me and my organization.”

Sponsors of the grand opening event will include Vans, Former BMX Pro Eddie Fiola, Cahuilla Creek MX Park, Rad Designs 1986, Langston Motorsports, Asterisk, FOX, Imagine It Graphics, Stasi Cycles, Troy Lee Designs, and PowerFlex.

For more information about this event or any future special events, contact the Community Services Department at cityofmenifee.us/specialevents, email communityservices@cityofmenifee.us, or call 951-723-3880.