The Colonel Bike Park
📍 Providence Estates East, NC
The Colonel Bike Park features a well-maintained pump track at Colonel Francis Beatty Park in Matthews, NC. Located in wooded area between the tennis and basketball courts. Best for kids old enough to ride confidently.
My 11 year old son and his friend had a great time on the bike pump park. It was well kept and a good workout! Only negative was it was hard to find the first time. So, to help any future first timers - the trail is between the tennis courts and the basketball courts. Just in the wooded area behind the bathrooms🤗
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for school-age kids and tweens who already ride confidently. The pump track rewards bike-handling skills and provides real physical challenge. Younger or beginner riders may find it demanding. Check Tarheel Trailblazers trail status online before visiting after rain.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
5 Google reviews
Paige Humphreys
“My 11 year old son and his friend had a great time on the bike pump park. It was well kept and a good workout! Only negative was it was hard to find the first time. So, to help any future first timers - the trail is between the tennis courts and the basketball courts. Just in the wooded area behind the bathrooms🤗”
Art K
“Fun and well kept”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Colonel Bike Park is a dedicated pump track tucked into the wooded section of Colonel Francis Beatty Park, between the tennis and basketball courts. Reviewers describe it as well-kept and a genuine workout for riders. An 11-year-old and friend rode it enthusiastically in a recent visit. The trail is managed by the Tarheel Trailblazers, who maintain trail status updates online. First-time visitors can miss the entrance — look for the wooded area behind the court facilities.
