Development
BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
A new sports facility named 2 Wheel Kids Action Sports Park is gearing up to break ground at 320 Caney Creek Road, New Braunfels, in February. The 5.5-acre sports park is being developed by locals Brandon Beabout and Duke VanDeel. Beabout said VanDeel purchased the property in 2023. About the project The park’s philosophy is to be a skill-focused and family-friendly destination designed to build condence, progression and community across 2 Wheel Kids Action Sports Park to break ground in New Braunfels
multiple riding disciplines. “The whole goal is to be able to give kids these skills in life that we don’t learn without challeng- ing experiences and skills of communication,” Beabout said. Digging deeper The sports park will oer tracks for gas-powered dirt bikes, e-bikes, mountain bikes, RC cars and small gas-engine vehicles. The small gas-engine vehicles include mini bikes, pit bikes and youth gas units. “All the courses are very unique, there [will be] multiple dierent riding spots for all levels of riding,” Beabout said. 2 Wheel Kids Action Sports Park will also oer spring and summer camps where kids can learn track etiquette, ways to ride safely and how to have condence. The sports park will be mem- bership-based; however, day passes will also be available, Beabout said. The sports park will also have 15 RV hookups equipped with power, water and septic systems, alongside cabins, enclosed bathrooms with heat,
2 Wheel Kids Action Sports Park The 5.5-acre sports park will oer a wide range of tracks for dierent gas-powered bikes and small-gas engine vehicles.
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1 500’ Sidewinder 2 400’ Sidewinder 3 350’ Sidewinder 4 200’ Sidewinder 5 Electric bike 6 Mini bike track
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air conditioning and showers. Beabout said they also plan to have re pits and spots for food trucks. Aside from the dierent riding zones, the park will also be equipped with a stage for live music and community events and a gear center for equipment rentals or purchases. Beabout said they are hoping to open in March.
The sports park will oer tracks for gas-powered dirt bikes, e-bikes, mountain bikes, RC cars and small gas-engine vehicles.
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