Track Overview

The idea for the pump track emerged after local young people began building makeshift ramps in the nearby Spinney nature area. In response, the Bedgrove Residents' and Community Association led the charge to fund and formalise a dedicated facility. The track offers a compact but inclusive space that prioritises safe, active play and social connection.

Community Effort

The project was made possible thanks to over £117,000 in fundraising, with significant contributions from local and national grant providers including The National Lottery Community Fund, Heart of Bucks Young Futures Fund, and HS2, among many others. Local resident and treasurer Jo Cheek was praised for spearheading the campaign and securing the funding almost singlehandedly.

Health and Social Benefits

Buckinghamshire Council approved the plans in November 2024, recognising the pump track’s potential to provide a valuable leisure facility, particularly for young people. It aims to help address child obesity in the area—where nearly 40% of children were reported overweight or obese in 2021–2022—and to reduce antisocial behaviour by offering an engaging, monitored alternative to loitering in town areas.

Youth involvement in the upkeep of the track is a key part of the plan, helping to instil a sense of responsibility and ownership that supports a safe and welcoming environment.

Other Stuff

Cost: Free to access
Opened: Construction began June 2025 and is expected to complete by early July 2025
Developer: Bedgrove Residents' and Community Association (Charity no. 1010279)
Address: Bedgrove Park, Bedgrove, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21
Facebook: Bedgrove Park Pump Track
Website: www.bedgrove.org.uk

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