5. Coleman Bike Park will be getting paved-in Lebanon County, PA- a great spot to build a pump track

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mDQNHZs-WEo

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2025-12-24

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0:36

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In this clip, Brandon Hetrick explains that Coleman Park is scheduled to get a paved pump track. The people of Lititz can go see a pump track in action, right down the road, and get time on the track.

Hear Brandon’s full-length conversation with Lititz BMX’s Kyle A. Huffman at https://youtu.be/6W4qgR5tTQw?si=Fl8RffWXZjd6u7OG
In this podcast episode, we dive into the exciting development of a pump track in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and what it means for the local community. 

From early ideas and planning to community input and long-term vision, we discuss how this project came together and why pump tracks are becoming a valuable recreational asset for towns like Lititz.

The conversation explores how a pump track can support youth engagement, outdoor recreation, biking skills, and multi-use access for riders of all ages and abilities

Five Environmental Concerns When Building a Pump Track

1. Loss of Green Space or Habitat
Community groups often worry that a pump track may replace existing natural areas, open fields, or habitat used by wildlife. In Felton, for example, residents raised concerns about replacing a large portion of grassy park space with an asphalt track.

2. Impact on Historic or Sensitive Sites
Some proposals face pushback when the chosen location is historically significant or environmentally sensitive. The Valley Women’s Club highlighted concerns about placing a pump track in a historic covered‑bridge park area.

3. Stormwater Runoff and Drainage
Asphalt or modular surfaces can change how water flows through an area. Poorly planned drainage can lead to erosion, flooding, or damage to nearby ecosystems. While not stated directly in the results, this is a common concern tied to replacing permeable surfaces with impermeable ones.

4. Noise and Increased Human Activity
Community discussions often mention noise and increased foot or wheel traffic as environmental disturbances. The Felton proposal generated debate partly because of concerns about how the new activity would affect the surrounding park environment.

5. Heat and Material Footprint
Asphalt pump tracks absorb heat and can raise localized temperatures. They also require materials that have their own environmental footprint. While the search results focus more on community concerns than material science, the shift from natural ground to asphalt is part of the environmental debate.

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Transcript

We're asphalting up in Coleman Park in Lebanon County next spring. At least
Lebanon County next spring. At least that's the plan. We're well on our way
that's the plan. We're well on our way on our fundraising and we have a ton of
on our fundraising and we have a ton of support and a great spot to do it.
support and a great spot to do it. >> So hopefully that can Yes. Hopefully we
>> So hopefully that can Yes. Hopefully we can just jump on that train and the
can just jump on that train and the people from LIT can come and see what a
people from LIT can come and see what a pump track actually is rather than
pump track actually is rather than looking at things on the internet and
looking at things on the internet and and trusting some other people. but they
and trusting some other people. but they can come and see it for themselves just
can come and see it for themselves just a half an hour away hopefully next
a half an hour away hopefully next spring and see all the good it brings to
spring and see all the good it brings to a community.
a community. >> I love it. I absolutely love it. I'm
>> I love it. I absolutely love it. I'm excited to hear that. I didn't know.

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