Best Dirt Jumps in Chicago
The Garden is a set of dirt jumps located right in the City of Chicago. There are 3 jump lines and a pump track with multiple routes. The Garden is free, open to the public, and has terrain for all ages and skill levels.
Expert Line
The Expert Line is the newest and biggest line at The Garden. From the start box, hit the 2 set-up jumps and then hip left off the first double. Hit the double / step-up, another double to 180 berm left, and 2 more doubles. Still a work in progress—this line is gonna be huge! Come out and dig!
Main Line
The Main Line sees the most traffic because it's been around the longest and has the most jumps. After the first double, head right for 2 more doubles, hip to 180 berm right, step-up and 2 more doubles. This line is the best for spectators and photo ops because it's super boosty and is located in the middle of the other lines.
Medium Line
The Medium Line is a smaller alternative to the Main line with tables for the first two hits instead of doubles. Head right off the start box, pump the roller before 2 tables, berm right, double-roller, step-up to 180 berm, step-up and 2 more doubles.
Pump Track
The Pump Track is made up of 6 tabletop jumps, a step-up, a pump section, and berms to connect it all together. It's perfect for riders of all ages and skill levels.
Volunteer
Our jumps, trails, and the surrounding landscape are all built, maintained, and kept clean by the CAMBr West crew and other volunteers. If you like what we have going and want to help the cause, come out and grab a shovel!
Safety
Work is only to be conducted when a staff member is present. Staff members are responsible for managing tools, the work being performed, and the safety of all volunteers. Diggers age 17 and under must have their parents sign a waiver.
IMBA Build Standards
When designing and building our trails we follow IMBA trail building standards to control erosion, water runoff, and impact on tree roots. Learn more about responsible trail building at IMBA.
Dirt Delivery
Bringing in truckloads of dirt is the best way to minimize impact on local plant and animal life. (Many thanks to Lake Street Landscape Supply for donating countless truckloads of dirt.) If you come out to build, don't dig from the ground. Only work with the stuff that was delivered.
Tools
Work is only to be completed with tools kept in the storage container, which can be unlocked by any of the trailbosses. Shovels, wheelbarrows, brooms, rakes, buckets and watering cans are funded by CAMBr West and are available for all to use.
Water
The trails take about 3 days to dry up after a good rain. These are the best days to do some building or maintenance. On dry days, we haul buckets of water from the Chicago River which runs alongside Clark Park.
