Hendersonville Pump Track Rises at Veterans Park
Riders of all skill levels can look forward to an asphalt track at Veterans Park, with the city covering the remaining costs after 80% grant funding.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Landscaping
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Hendersonville is building an asphalt pump track at Veterans Park and replacing its parks maintenance headquarters at Drakes Creek. The pump track could be ready around Christmas 2026, and the first phase of the new maintenance complex is expected to be finished by spring 2027.
Why it matters
For Hendersonville households, the projects mean a new free-to-use riding space for kids and adults at Veterans Park and a sturdier city maintenance base that will keep parks crews working through the wet seasons that have repeatedly disrupted the current building. Because state and federal grants cover 80% of the pump track cost, the city's share of spending on the recreation project is comparatively small.
The pump track project costs just under $400,000, with state and federal grants covering 80% and the city paying the rest. The new parks maintenance complex at Drakes Creek is estimated at around $1.5 million and is being funded entirely by the city.
The players
City of Hendersonville, Tenn.
The city government is funding the remaining pump track costs and paying entirely for the new Drakes Creek parks maintenance complex, overseeing the parks system that residents use daily.
David Harden
A Hendersonville community member who proposed the pump track idea to give riders of all skill levels a dedicated place to ride.
The details
Excavators have already moved dirt to clear space for the pump track, which will be built as an asphalt loop designed for riders of every skill level. The pump track idea came from the community, and resident David Harden pushed for a dedicated space where riders of all levels could train. The Drakes Creek parks maintenance building is being replaced because it has flooded at least three times in 50 years and has suffered mold and water stains, and the new complex will be built to replace that repeatedly compromised facility.
Timeline
Pump track at Veterans Park could be ready around Christmas 2026.
The first phase of the Drakes Creek maintenance complex is expected to be finished by spring 2027.
The Home Front
Municipal parks investment in Hendersonville follows a pattern of using state and federal grant money to fund recreation amenities, while core facilities such as maintenance buildings are paid for locally. The Drakes Creek replacement responds to a facility whose flooding history has made routine upkeep harder for crews.
If you live near Veterans Park or Drakes Creek, expect construction activity and possible access changes during the build, and plan family riding or outdoor outings around the Christmas 2026 target. Homeowners who rely on city parks services can watch for spring 2027 progress on the maintenance complex as a sign of improved park upkeep.
The takeaway
Local recreation and public works projects often move in phases, so track the Christmas 2026 and spring 2027 targets on the city's parks announcements. Keep a note of any closure notices for Veterans Park and Drakes Creek so your family can plan around construction.
What happens next
The pump track at Veterans Park could be ready around Christmas 2026, and the first phase of the Drakes Creek maintenance complex is expected to be finished by spring 2027.
Further reading
For more on outdoor space planning, see Landscaping coverage on how local parks and yards are being shaped.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF).
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