Austin PARD Seeks Director

Written By Cullen McMorrow

City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department has a vacancy for the top position of Parks Director… and it would be amazing if there was a pro-mountain-biking candidate!  

Do you have any personal networking connections to any Parks Directors or Assistant Parks Directors in major cities where natural surface trails and bike parks have been invested in? 

If so, give us a shout (quickly please!) ARR_Vprez@AustinRidgeRiders.com

Note:  "For optimum consideration, candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé by Tuesday, October 15, 2024."

Considering the growth of lifestyle and adventure sports like mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, etc., and all the folks moving to Austin, as well as locals, who love these types of activities, it would be a bonus to have a director who understands these types of activities.

ARR has reached out to International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) and Professional Trail Builders Association (PTBA) to discuss ideas for assisting in the search.

Cullen McMorrow

Cullen grew up in Barton Hills riding mountain bikes in the Barton Creek Greenbelt, skateboarding, and riding BMX. He went to UT Austin and continued to ride BMX, building ramps and dirt jumps. He began mountain biking again in 2005 and has volunteered regularly with the Club since then. Cullen is a big fan of the "Flow Country" concept of trail building; where flow features and obstacle features are mixed into regular trails. Cullen travels to ride both cross country and downhill MTB whenever possible. In addition to serving as the Trails Program Director, he’s the Trail Steward for Walnut Creek Metro Park. Cullen is committed to building trails and features for a range of skill levels, supporting trail stewards, and growing the success of the ARR.

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