Managing the Risks of Bike Parks

On May 17, 2016, The Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld a trial decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that Bruce County was 100% liable for the injuries sustained by the plaintiff at the County's Mountain Bike Park in August 2008. Municipalities that build and operate bike parks must actively manage the associated risks. Special attention needs to be given to both the design and maintenance of the facilities as well as the tools and training provided to community-based volunteers. We have prepared this guidance document to help you identify and actively manage the associated risks. This guidance document was prepared by Intact Public Entities and Shillingtons LLP.