VACATION PARK Development
Project Completed in January 2023!
This exciting new family park features a pump track with bleachers, a playground, shaded picnic area, walking trails with fitness stations, restrooms, and natural landscaping that, once mature, will create a serene atmosphere.
Pump Track Use
Pump Track Use
The pump track will be open for use on August 31. All riders must complete a waiver and receive decals for their non-motorized personal devices (i.e. bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc.) prior to using the pump track. Completed forms need to be returned to the Canyon Lake POA's Member Services office where decals will also be issued. In the very near future, we will be requiring POA cards to enter the gate to the pump track. If your children do not already have POA cards, this is a great time to get them one!
View Pump Track Rules (PDF)
Download Pump Track Waiver (PDF)
Project Scope
Project Scope
The City of Canyon Lake has approved the plans for the development of Vacation Park (formerly known as Sierra Park North). This project will encompass preparing the land area by grading, adding retaining walls, storm water retention, and utilities. Additionally, this project includes adding a new access drive and parking area. The park design incorporates many family-oriented amenities, including a pump track for bicyclists and skateboarders, shaded picnic areas, children's playground area, loop trails with fitness stations, restrooms, and an abundance of natural landscaping to create a serene atmosphere.
Why is it called a pump track? The name “pump track” comes from the pumping motion used by the rider's upper and lower body as they ride around the track. The idea of a pump track is to use this pumping motion to maintain your speed around the track without pedaling. Pump tracks can be ridden by cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Learn more about pump tracks.
Retaining Wall Structure (PDF)
Project Benefits
Canyon Lake is a diverse suburban community with a unique family-oriented culture. Vacation Park (formerly known as Sierra Park North) has been a noticeably undeveloped area in the community that has the potential to be an extraordinary amenity for all ages.
The design plan would transform Vacation Park (formerly known as Sierra Park North) into a family park amenity equipped with a new bicycle pump track, a shaded children’s playground area, shaded picnic areas with tables and barbecues, and loop trails with fitness stations. The area will meet current Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards and also include restrooms, ample parking spaces, and sidewalks.
Project Timeline
Estimates for this project are in excess of $1,500,000 for the entire project. The Canyon Lake POA Bylaws, as currently written, restrict the spending of more than $800,000 on one project in a two-year period. To proceed with this project, it was included on the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Members & Election of Directors ballot. The measure passed by a majority vote. Work began on this project in July 2021, the entire topography of the existing land area will change to accommodate this new family park, making it a long-range project anticipated to be completed in late summer 2022.
Project Updates
June 24, 2022
Work continues on our newest addition to the community, Vacation Park. Electricity was recently added to the park, and work on the restroom facility continues. Work is still on track to be completed in July/August 2022.
June 17, 2022
We are excited to announce the new name of the family park amenity Sierra Park North will be Vacation Park. The new name was proposed by Canyon Lake POA staff and selected by the Board. Work on this new park continues and is on track to be completed in July/August 2022.
May 20, 2022
Work on the restroom at Sierra Park is nearly complete. The shade structure footings and posts are also in place. Landscaping will start next week. The entire park remains closed during construction, and the park is still on track be complete by July/August 2022.
May 6, 2022
This week the restroom building started taking shape. The entire park remains closed during construction, and the park is expected to be complete by July/August 2022.
May 2, 2022
Last week, the restroom footings were formed and poured at Sierra Park North. Additionally, paving crews completed paving and striping, and pump track fencing. The entire park will remain closed during construction, and the park is expected to be complete by July/August 2022.
April 25, 2022
Construction of restroom building started last week, and landscaping will be starting soon. The entire park will remain closed during construction, and the park expected to be complete by July/August 2022.
April 18, 2022
Paving and wrought iron fending are now complete at Sierra Park North. This week, construction on the restroom building and landscaping will begin. The park is expected to be complete by July/August 2022.
April 8, 2022
Site work continues at Sierra Park North. Curb/gutter and fencing are installed, and paving of the road, parking lot, and pathway will take place next week. The entire park will remain closed during construction, and the park expected to be complete by July/August 2022.
March 25, 2022
Site work continues, and curb/gutter and fencing are being installed at Sierra Park North. The entire park will remain closed during construction, and the park expected to be complete by July/August 2022.
February 25, 2022
Last week crews finished paving the pump track at Sierra Park North. The remainder of the park continues to be under construction, the retaining walls are complete, site grading continues, and site utilities are being installed. The entire park will remain closed during construction and is expected to be complete by July 2022.
February 18, 2022
This week the paving started on the pump track at Sierra Park North. The remainder of the park continues to be under construction, the retaining walls are complete, site grading continues, and site utilities are being installed. The entire park will remain closed during construction and is expected to be complete by July 2022.
February 11, 2022
The pump track at Sierra Park North is starting to take shape this week as our contractor continues with the construction of this much anticipated feature at this new park. The remainder of the park continues to be under construction, the retaining walls are complete, site grading continues, and site utilities are being installed. The entire park will remain closed during construction and is expected to be complete by July 2022. All of our active construction sites are off-limits to residents until they are completed.
January 28, 2022
The retaining walls at the Sierra Park North are complete, and site rough grading has begun. Drainage and underground utilities to start construction will begin next week. The pump track contractor will be on-site in early February to begin construction on the pump track. Please be sure to keep yourself and children out of the job site area. There are many inherent hazards while this site is under construction.
January 14, 2022
Site work and construction of the large retaining walls continue at Sierra Park North, and the largest wall is finishing up. The smaller retaining wall at the other end of the park will begin after along with the grading of the site. To avoid supply chain issues and delays, an alternate mechanically stabilized wall manufacturer was chosen, also reducing our costs to build this park. Please keep yourself and children out of the jobsite area as there are many inherent hazards while the site is under construction.
Project Funding
There is a ballot measure included with the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Members & Election of Directors notice to vote in favor or against authorizing the Canyon Lake POA to spend an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, with a 10% contingency, from Capital Improvement Funds to fully develop Sierra Park North. The ballot measure was approved with a majority vote.
Project RFP (closed)
On April 16, 2021, the Canyon Lake POA put out a bid for the Sierra Park North Development project. Bids were due by May 12, 2021.
Sierra Park North Development RFP (PDF) - Bid Closed
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