Dunmore pump track plan may include asphalt track and pickleball court

The Dunmore Community Association presented plans for a professionally designed asphalt pump track and a pickleball court with estimated costs near $400,000; Cypress County council received the presentation for future consideration.

The Dunmore Community Association is advancing plans for a community pump track and presented revised proposals at a Cypress County council meeting on Feb. 17. The plan has shifted from an earlier proposal for a non-permanent dirt track to a professionally designed asphalt pump track after concerns about maintenance and erosion were raised. The association is also proposing a pickleball court to be built at the same time to reduce equipment costs. The group estimates that constructing both amenities along with fencing and a shelter belt would cost roughly $400,000. Project details: - The association initially approached Cypress County in 2022 seeking a non-permanent dirt pump track. - Cypress County issued a letter of support for the project in 2025. - The DCA reported maintenance costs and potential safety concerns from erosion as reasons to move away from a dirt track. - Revised plans presented on Feb. 17 call for a professionally designed asphalt pump track and a pickleball court. - Estimated total cost for both amenities and related materials, including fencing and a shelter belt, is about $400,000. - The association requested permission to proceed, to seek grant or sponsorship opportunities, and a renewed letter of support; council received the presentation for future consideration. Summary: If approved and funded, the combined project would add two built recreation amenities to Dunmore and alter the maintenance profile compared with the earlier dirt proposal. The association is pursuing funding and a renewed letter of support. Cypress County council has received the presentation and will consider it in the future.