Smyrna to open Mountain Bike Park on Oct. 19

The North Cooper Lake Mountain Bike Park will open in Smyrna on Oct. 19. (Courtesy of Smyrna)

The North Cooper Lake Mountain Bike Park will open in Smyrna on Oct. 19. (Courtesy of Smyrna)

Smyrna Parks and Recreation will open the North Cooper Lake Mountain Bike Park in mid-October.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Oct. 19 at 4201 Cooper Lake Road, Smyrna.

Following the ribbon cutting, the Jonquil City Kiwanis will host a Kids Bike Rodeo from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A limited supply of bike helmets, t-shirts, hats and stickers will be given away.

Bring your bikes to try out this multi-use trail system.

There also is a bicycle playground that has been designed specifically for young and beginner riders.

This system has a variety of beginner and intermediate-level riding opportunities.

For those who do not have a bike, this new park has purpose-built trails for hikers and dog walkers.

Information: SmyrnaGa.gov/your-government/departments/parks-recreation