Penrose Park Amenities

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Velodromes

Penrose Park Velodrome

Penrose Park Velodrome cannot be reserved.

Description: One of only 27 velodromes in the U.S., Penrose Park was built on land donated by the City in 1962 after the Forest Park Velodrome was dismantled for Highway 40/64. Designed by Olympic Cyclist and Schwinn Bicycle Designer, Frank Burlando, Penrose Park is an all outdoor track measuring 1/5 mile and featuring a 28 degree bank. In 1962 the prestigious U.S. National Track Cycling Championships were held at the track. In the 1970’s, a sewer collapsed under one of the turns, requiring multiple repair e
Contact Information: web: http://www.penroseparkvelo.com or http://facebook.com/penroseparkvelodrome

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