Minooka Park, Al
Information
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Minooka OHV Park
RV Park Now Open
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Now Open Wednesday Through Sundays 9AM-6PM
This park is owned by Chilton County
and managed by Chilton County
Park Manager:
Gerald Arrington
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Frank Wyatt, Chilton Co. Park Board Inspecting the 2004 Foreman 450 donated to the Cheaha Trail Riders by HONDA. After the trail construction was completed, the Cheaha Trail Riders donated the Honda to Minooka OHV Park for continued use in the trail development and maintenance. |
Park Amenities
The Park will provide trails for ATV's, Dirt Bike's, Mountain Bike's, Horses and a Walking/Nature Trail around the lake. Also included will be Camping, an Environmental Education Center, Rider Training Area with certified MSI Instructor, (3) Pavilions, Bathrooms, concessions, Natural Area and fishing will all be part of the parks attractions. We are very excited about this new OHV Park & Trail System. The repairs to the lake have been completed. (5) Fishing piers have been constructed. The lake has been filled and stocked with fish. An island has been added in the back of the lake. A walking trail has been constructed around the lake, which includes a 50 ft bridge to complete the trail. Approximately 15 miles of trails have been constructed in the park with plans to expand. When completed this Park will be an icon for this type of recreation facility and will provide additional revenue for Chilton County and the surrounding merchants. It also gives the Motorcycle Dealers and Motorcycle Shop Owners another public riding area to recommend to their customers. See photos below of some of the park amenities.
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Minooka Park Project wins Award from Coalition
For Recreational Trails (CRT) |
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Directions/Maps
The Park is located off Hwy 31 between Calera & Jemison on County Rd 146.
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Events
Equestrians Visit Minooka Park
A couple of equestrian clubs visited the park and had the opportunity to ride
the trails before the park is officially open. The ride was coordinated by Tina
Thomas of the Central Alabama Horse Club along with the Walnut Creek Christian
Horseman's Club. They were very appreciative and excited to be able to ride the
trails before the trails are officially open. They have the same concerns and
problems with legal areas to ride their horses as the dirt bikes and four
wheelers do. There were about 35 riders that participated in the ride. No
motorized traffic was allowed in the trails during the ride. When the park
officially opens, a schedule will be posted on the dates when the trails are
open for motorized or equestrian. The park will never allow both motorized and
horses on the trails at the same time due to safety issues. I really enjoyed
meeting all the riders and being a part of this event. Brooke Beazley/Cheaha
Trail Riders
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A special
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Red Rider Magazine Performs Photo Shoot at Minooka Park
The magazine for Honda Motorcycle & ATV owners visited the park this past May,
2004 to take pictures of the trails riding Honda ATV's. The article and pictures
were featured in the magazine. Pete & Ken with Vreeke & Associates handled the
photo shoot. Don Wilson with American Honda also participated in the photo shoot
along with the following CTR club members: Glenn Myers, Cliff Smith, Jerry
Bradon, Eric Hermenson and Brooke Beazley. It was a great experience for us all.
The Honda ATV's used in the photo session were provided by Icon Power Sports in
Trussville, AL. Mary-Sue Olson with the Chilton Co. Park Board and Glenda
Strength, Chilton Co. Commissioner, were also present for the photo shoot. Below
are some of my personal photos of the event. Brooke Beazle.
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January 11, 2004 NOHVCC Representative Visits Minooka
 Dana Bell with
NOHVCC (National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council) had
the opportunity to visit Minooka and see the trail system first hand along with
some of the members of Cheaha Trail Riders. Also present was Mary-Sue Olson with
the Chilton County Park Board. |
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2005 Volunteer Clean-Up Day
Had a great turn-out!
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Park Rules and Regulations
Park Rules
Or Go To Minooka Website for More Information
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Trails/Maps
Click Here for Master Trail Plan
The Multi-use trails (two-way travel) are designated for four wheelers,
motorcycles, mountain bikes and horses. Approximately 15 miles of trails have
been constructed in the park with plans to expand. See images below for pictures
of a few trails.
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These trails were constructed by Trails Unlimited and volunteers
More Pictures of the Trails Unlimited's crew & volunteers working on trail
construction
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Volunteers come in all ages!
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Lots of people and riders have visited the park to see the trails before the
park is officially open. Below are pictures of a few of the riders, visitors and
trail shots. Some of the visitors volunteered and helped clear some of the
trails or removed debris from existing trails. Thanks, you help is really
appreciated.
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