More than 200 people attended the opening of a new pump track at Rollins Ford Park in Nokesville. The event was marked by the presence of several Prince William County officials, including County Executive Christopher Shorter, Board of County Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson, and Brentsville District Supervisor Tom Gordy. Professional BMX racer and U23 National Champion Cutter Williams also joined local bikers and their families.
The project was supported by the Prince William County Parks Foundation, county parks and recreation staff, and sponsors such as Stack Infrastructure. Ruth Anderson, Chair of the Parks Foundation, began the ceremony by acknowledging those who contributed to funding.
“We had to raise $300,000 to make this happen and we couldn’t have done it without the generous support of all of our sponsors and supporters,” said Anderson. “The Foundation exists solely to support the Department of Parks and Recreation, and we also educate about parks, advocate for parks and raise money for projects like this and we’re so exciting to celebrate this one.”
Brentsville District Supervisor Tom Gordy emphasized community involvement in his remarks.
“For me there’s one word that matters more than anything else, and that’s the word community. This did not happen without community. These sponsors, every one of them, are part of our community,” said Gordy. “This is where the community came together as one and put their heart and soul into this so that we could have an incredible pump track here for kids of all ages.”
County Executive Christopher Shorter highlighted broader benefits for local residents.
“This is more than just a ribbon cutting, it’s an opportunity to show investment in community, in neighborhoods, in people, and in gathering spaces outdoors.”
Rollins Ford Park offers other amenities including a basketball court, three dog parks, a themed playground based on farms, two picnic pavilions, fields suitable for soccer or lacrosse games, a comfort station with restrooms, walking trails as well as water fountains—including ones designed for pets—and a water bottle filling station.
