Northwest Arkansas’ highly anticipated OZ Trails Bike Park has begun revealing how riders will pay to access Arkansas’ first chairlift-served mountain bike park. The park officially opens June 12, 2026, and its pricing model appears designed to attract both dedicated locals and destination riders visiting the region’s world-renowned trail network.
Located on the Bentonville and Bella Vista border, the 200-acre park features more than 20 miles of gravity-focused trails, a high-speed quad lift, rentals, lessons, dining, retail, and event space.
Founding Memberships Lead the Launch
The most detailed pricing information released so far centers around Founding Memberships, which offer early access, discounted rates, and a range of perks designed to build a core community from day one.
An individual founding membership is priced at $99 per month, compared to a standard rate of $119 per month. For families, a founding membership covering two adults and children under 18 is listed at $199 per month, with a standard rate of $239 per month.
In addition to discounted pricing, founding members receive a package of benefits that go beyond lift access. These include:
- First rides beginning May 15, a full month before the public grand opening
- 15% off merchandise, food, rentals, and bookable spaces at the park
- 15% off one guest pass per visit
- Access to a Founders and Friends Memorial Day Weekend event
- A permanent place on the Founding Members Wall
- Members-only previews and events
- Limited-edition merchandise and a founder-exclusive poster
- A founding rate locked in for two years
In an email to the OZ Trails community, Tom Walton framed the membership program as more than just a season pass.
“Membership is more than access. It helps set the tone for what this park becomes. The first members should be people who care about the culture, who welcome others in, and who believe this place can keep growing into something truly special.”
Walton also highlighted the importance of making the park a place for families to ride and progress together.
“It’s part of why we built this place the way we did, so families can show up, everyone has something to ride, and they can keep building the skills to take the next step.”
More information on the Founding Membership and to sign up is available at OZ Trails Bike Park.
Day Passes Expected, Positioned as Affordable
While full details on single-day lift ticket pricing have not been published, early messaging from the park emphasizes affordability. That approach is notable in a market where lift-served bike parks can often be expensive for occasional riders.
By positioning day passes as accessible, the park appears to be targeting both repeat local riders and visitors who want to add lift-served downhill riding to a broader Northwest Arkansas trip.
What Riders Are Paying For
Unlike traditional pedal-access trail systems, a lift-served bike park requires significant infrastructure and staffing. Rider fees help support:
- High-speed chairlift operations
- Trail maintenance and feature upkeep
- Bike patrol and rider safety staff
- Progression zones and skills features
- Guest services and events infrastructure
Walton emphasized the experience-focused approach behind those costs:
“It was created with trail builders who treat their work like a craft, supported by bike patrol so riders can feel confident, and shaped by a team that cares about the experience from the moment you arrive.”
A New Model for Arkansas Riding
Arkansas has built its reputation as a mountain biking destination largely through free-access trail systems. OZ Trails Bike Park introduces a different model, lift-served gravity riding supported by user fees.
That shift could expand the state’s appeal by offering a progression-focused environment where riders can log multiple downhill laps in a single session without the climb.
Watch our video from a recent trip to the OZ Trails Bike Park.
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