Evergreen Park Trail Improvement Campaign
SCC has partnered with the City of Sheboygan to improve the trail experience at Evergreen Park. To accomplish this, we contracted with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) for an on-site trails assessment and master plan for the park. Our goal is to rebuild trails throughout the park to improve usability and sustainability, and create shared-use and bike trails with features for all skill levels. Trail building is planned for 2025/2026.
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Explore the Assessment and Master Plan details in the IMBA interactive Project Storyboard.
Phase I Development: $500,000
- Bike playground
350-450 feet with 7-10 features - Beginner/Intermediate skills zone
0.33 mile trail with 13-16 features - Green perimeter shared-use trail
1.2 miles, 60" tread width - Flow trails
0.8 mile bike optimized flow/feature trails
Phase II Development: $1,000,000
- Advanced Skills Zone
0.25 mile trail with 10-15 features - NICA warm-up and skills zone
Maintenance and improvements - Jump or advanced features zone
4-5 progressive jump/features lines - Traditional shared-use trails
2.1 miles machine built singletrack - New shared-use bridge
Construct new bridge at current crossing - Hiker only trails
0.5 mile hiking trails
Phase III Development: $600,000
- Asphalt Pump Track
+/- 18,000 square foot pump track
Can be used by most skill levels
Potential for year-round use
IMBA assessment found numerous Evergreen Park trail bridges in disrepair.
Evergreen development plan includes a bike playground (example pictured).
Local NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) student athletes use Evergreen Park trails for training.
Planned Evergreen Park mountain bike trail development includes flow trails (example feature pictured).
IMBA Trail Assessment Spring 2024
IMBA Trail Solutions Staff performed an on-site trail assessment for each of the shared use natural surface trails in Evergreen, Maywood, and Quarry Park. Only Evergreen is included in the scope of the development project. Assessment findings are summarized in the map below, grouped into the six categories listed (click the + symbol on the right to expand for a description). Click the button below to download / read the full trail assessment (PDF, 12 MB).
Summary of Trail Issues Identified
- Difficult to navigate, many overlapping and crossing segments.
- Many wet segments in low-lying wetlands or drainage crossings result in eroding trail surfaces.
- Bridges within the trail network are in great disrepair.
- Many downed trees and standing dead tree hazards.
- Significant trail re-routing, tread surface establishment needed.
- Opportunities for bike-only, hike-only, and shared access trails.
Evergreen Park Zone Based Trail Vision Plan
Local Government & Business Support
“Evergreen Park is a treasure in our city, and the IMBA Trail Improvement Project will enhance its accessibility and enjoyment for residents of all ages. This initiative reflects our commitment to sustainable outdoor recreation and creating spaces that allow everyone to connect with nature right in our own backyard.”
~Mayor Ryan Sorenson, City of Sheboygan
"Visit Sheboygan fully supports the efforts of the Sheboygan County Cycling Club to improve bike trails at Evergreen Park. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, in 2023 outdoor recreation participation grew by 4.1% across the country. Bicycling activities, including trail biking, are one of America’s top five favorite ways to spend time in nature. In Wisconsin, bicycling contributes $152 million to the state’s GDP. Developing, sustaining, and maintaining the IMBA Trail Improvement Project at Evergreen Park is essential to competing in this thriving tourism market, as well as improving the quality of life for residents."
~Amy L. Wilson, PhD, President/CEO of Visit Sheboygan
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With donations and grants, we have reached 16% of our goal! Will you help us transform the Evergreen Park bike trails experience?
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Evergreen Trail Project History
October 2019
Carl Martens of Aventuron presented and fundraised the original idea to rebuild Evergreen Park at an Active8 SOUP Event! At this same event, a young girl by the name of Aubrey presented the idea of a bike playground, which is now part of the project.
Fall 2020
IMBA contracted with Carl and City of Sheboygan to create the feasibility report for Evergreen & Quarry Park trail improvements.
Spring 2022
SCC partnered with the city to fundraise for the complete park concept plan.
Summer 2022
A wind storm hit the park taking down hundreds of trees on the bike trails, hiking trails, and disc golf course. Volunteers donated over 100 hours to clear the trails of fallen trees and debris. We couldn’t have done it without our community’s amazing support!
August 2023
SCC fully funded the planning proposal.
October 2023
IMBA performed an on-site, trail-by-trail assessment.
Evergreen Trail Master Plan Phase Supporters
The planning phase of the project was made possible by the financial support of many companies and local grants. Thank you to everyone who supported our project in 2023!
- City of Sheboygan Department of Public Works
- Visit Sheboygan
- Sheboygan County Stewardship Foundation
- Aliant Energy
- iVarsUSA
- Paradigm Coffee & Music
- 8th Street Ale Haus
- Wolf Cycle & Fitness
- Trek Sheboygan
- Rockline Industries
- Thomas by Ingersoll Rand
- Green Bicycle Co
- Weather Center Cafe
- Countless members and individuals supporters!