JACKSON, MI – Mountain bike enthusiasts look out, improved trails are coming to Ella Sharp Park.

The 2025-2026 state budget , signed into law in October, includes funding for major projects in Jackson, including $750,000 for mountain bike trail improvements at Ella Sharp Park, 2800 Fourth St. Currently, there are just over 11 miles of trails, and these improvements will expand and connect the system.

An assessment from Rock Solid Trail Contracting proposed that roughly three to four miles of trails be added to the system, establishing defined routes and enhancing the safety of the trails, Experience Jackson Outdoor Recreation Manager Steve Trosin said.

“Right now, the trails are pretty technical and not super friendly for beginners,” Trosin said. “I think we can make them a little mor

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