Dirt Bikers Vandalize Meadow Ridge Conservation Park

On May 7, a Madison Parks conservation crew discovered extensive damage at Meadow Ridge Conservation Park: construction of multiple bike jumps and trails, significant erosion, leaf litter disturbed and removed, and great swathes of unique native plants damaged or killed.

Bicycles and motorbikes are prohibited prohibited in conservation parks, both on designated walking trails and off-trail, by Madison ordinances. Bikes and motorbikes should be ridden only on main vehicular entrance roads in the parks, not on foot trails. "No Bikes" signs have now been posted at both Meadow Ridge and Cherokee Marsh–South Unit, both conservation parks where bikers have been seen on foot trails.

Anyone with information about this vandalism or any prohibited activities in conservation parks should call the Madison Park Rangers at 608-235-0448.

"It is really heartbreaking seeing our hard work over the last couple years be destroyed," commented Molly Berkholz, one of the Parks staff who discovered the damage.