The Mt. Adams Park and Recreation District (MAPARD) is hosting Kids in Motion, a run, bike and skate fest to raise funds to support Spokes’ Park, a family bike skills park being developed in White Salmon. The event will take place Saturday, August 18 from 3:30 to 6:00 at Daubenspeck Park in Bingen (off of Hwy 14) and will include a range of  fun and healthy activities for kids 2 and older.

Events include a bike skills course hosted by the Northwest Trail Alliance and Hood River Area Trail Stewards, a fun run for kids and a skate board slalom contest for kids 7 and older. Kids should bring their own bike, skate board, safety equipment (helmets, gloves, kneepads) and water. MAPARD will have some loaner bikes and safety equipment on hand for kids who don’t have the necessary safety gear. Kids In Motion is open to all families and kids and there will be Spanish speaking volunteers at the events. All parents must sign a waiver to have their kids participate in the event. There is no registration for the events other than showing up and participating. The schedule for the day follows:   

 

Bike course 

open to all 3:30-5:30PM (5 + year olds)

Fun Run  3:30-5:30
3:30 PM: 2 & 3 year olds
3:50 PM: 4 & 5 year olds
4:10 PM: 6 & 7 year olds
4:30 PM: 8 & 9 year olds
4:50 PM: 10 & 11 year olds
5:15 PM: 12 & 13 year olds

Skateboard Slalom 5-6 PM (7 + year olds)
5 PM: 7 and Under
5:15 PM: 9 year olds
5:30 PM: 10-11 year olds
5:45 PM: 12-13 year olds
6:00 PM: 14-15 yer olds

 

During the event MAPARD will be hosting a raffle to give away two new kids bikes and biking accessories, as well as an auction for a $500 pizza party from Solstice. The event is coordinated with the Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts featuring Bob Connolly’s Rhythm Roosters and dinner by Beneventi’s.

There is a suggested $5 donation per child/ $10 per family to participate in the event, though no one will be turned away. All donations directly benefit the bike skills park.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Amanda Lawrence at lawrence.amandar@gmail.com.

Event partners include Mt Adams Park and Recreation District, The National Park Service, White Salmon-Bingen Business Partners, Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce, City of Bingen, Hood River Area Trail Stewards, KE Designs Cabinetry, Dirty Fingers Bike Shop, Scott USA, Solstice Pizza, Mountain View Bike Shop, Dakine, Skyline hospital, Beneventi’s Pizza, Feast  and Blissfull Brownies.