At Suzanne Arlie Park in southeast Eugene, construction is underway to create a premiere mountain bike destination. Ground has already been broken on seven trails, which are expected to open by Thanksgiving 2026. An additional four trails and three hubs — gathering spots for riders featuring benches and trail maps — await further funding.
Finish the Ride is a Eugene Parks Foundation initiative aiming to raise the additional $60,000 needed to complete the “Final Four” through private donations. The city of Eugene is already investing approximately $4 million into the project.
Shouldering the cost opens the door for sizable economic opportunity, according to Ariel Lissman, executive director of the Eugene Parks Foundation…