Iowa OHV Park System

Iowa OHV Park System
Riders organized in
1988, forming the Iowa
ATV Association (
IOHVA ). Partnering
with Iowa DNR to start a
ATV registration
program for future
funding.
In 1998 there were no legal public riding
areas in the State.
At that time the State of Iowa
would not allow riding on State
owned property.
Location? & Criteria?
Land
Acquisition
Policy
Bluff Creek OHV
Park
• 300 acres
• Abandoned strip mine
ground, woodland trails, 3 MX
tracks, Children’s Trail, ASI
training area, and overnight
camping.
• IPNOHVCC w/Bluff Creek
Riders Association
• Bluff Creek Riders
Association
Rathbun OHV
Park
•120 acres
• Abandoned strip mine
ground, woodland trails,
MX track and ASI
training area.
• Army Corp of
Engineers/leased to SC
Dirt Riders OHV Club
• South Central Dirt
Riders OHV Club
Riverview OHV
Park
• 160 acres
• Woodland & riverside
trails, MX track,
Children’s Trail and ASI
training area.
• City of Waterloo
• Trailblazers Off-Road
Club
River Valley OHV
Park
• 350 acres
• Woodland &
riverside trails, MX
Track and ASI training
area
• State of IA/Lease to
City of Council Bluffs
• River Valley Trail
Riders
Lakeview OHV Park
• 150 acres
• Trails, MX Track and
ASI training area
• ACOE/Management
Agreement with
DNR/Management
Agreement with Dirt
Surfers Club
Tama OHV Park
• 200 acres
• Trails, Kids Track
and ASI training area
• Camping with hookups
• City of Tama
• Club Sport
Nicholson-Ford
OHV Park
• 150 acres
• Trails and ASI
training area
• City of
Marshalltown
• Iowa River OHV
Club
Gypsum City
OHV Park
• 300 / 900 acres
• Trails and ASI
training area
• MX track
• 2 Kid’s MX track
• Beginners area
• Webster County
Improvement
Corporation (NPO)
• Webster County
Wheelers Club
Access & Closures
OHV Park Hotline
WHY OHV PARKS?
• only 2% of Iowa is public land.
• Competition for public land is intense.
• 40,000+: Registered OHVs
• 50,000+ Estimated unregistered OHVs
HOW?
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Mutually beneficial State DNR ATV registration program
Liability protection - Recreational Use Statute & Insurance
Organized OHV non-profit organizations
Local Clubs / Agency / Public agreements ( 20 year )
Cooperative use of State and Federal (RTP) funding
Recreational Grants.
FUNDING
• ATV (DNR )Registration Program
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RTP Grants and State Rec. Trails Grants
Partnerships with clubs
Volunteer hours and in-kind services
Community support
RESULT…..
“Building Bridges”
Donated Equipment
Not Always New!!!!!
Equipment Rental
Local Clubs, Associate Members and State Association
Iowa Motorsports Coalition Legislative Breakfast
Iowa Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Iowa Motorcycle Dealers
Association, Iowa State Snowmobile Association, Abate of Iowa,
Iowa Enduro Riders and the Iowa ATV Hare Scramble Series.
Club Fundraisers
Volunteer Recognition
Recognize and Thank Clubs for their Great Work
ADA Accessible
Break Time
Club Work Days
Seasonal Park Workers: Funded with RTP and ATV Registration Grants
Education and Enforcement
LESSONS LEARNED & ADVICE
• Must be able to demonstrate need!
• Must demonstrate the ability to do the job!
• Essential to instill ownership and pride!
• Ask for help!
• Visitors will work for what they want!
• Recognize those who volunteer and support your efforts
•Forming an advisory boards..
Why We Do What We Do!