TIFFIN, Ohio — The City of Tiffin will receive $74,000 from the state to help build a pump track at Hedges-Boyer Park, the city announced.
The money comes from Ohio’s capital budget for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Gov. Mike DeWine signed that legislation, Senate Bill 450, on June 15. The roughly $3.7 billion package funds parks, trails, recreation facilities, historical sites and other community projects across Ohio, and the Hedges Hills Pump Track was among the local projects selected for funding.
According to the city, the state money will specifically pay for three ride walls intended to expand skill-progression opportunities at the track.
The facility is designed for bicycles, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades and similar wheeled equipment. Planned features include a main pump track for riders of all skill levels, an ADA-accessible tot track for younger riders and an evening lighting system, the city said.
The total project cost is about $324,000. Funding comes from the City of Tiffin, private donations, community foundations and the state, according to the announcement. The city credited the Seneca County Collaborative with helping secure the state funding.
“The Hedges Hills Pump Track will provide a unique recreational opportunity for youth, families, and visitors while further strengthening Hedges-Boyer Park as a destination for outdoor activity,” Mayor Lee Wilkinson said.
“The capital budget award allows us to move beyond the basic track design and incorporate features that will make this a more dynamic and engaging facility,” said Bryce Kuhn, director of Tiffin Parks & Recreation. “The ride walls funded through this award will create additional challenges and progression opportunities for riders while helping establish Hedges Hills as a premier destination for wheeled recreation in Northwest Ohio.”
Project plans call for the track to be open to the public at no cost during regular park hours, the city said. The ADA-accessible tot track is intended to provide access for younger riders and people of all abilities.
The city said the project has drawn support from local governments, community organizations and recreation advocates, and that the nearest comparable facility is about 45 minutes away.
