Established in Eureka, California, in 1870, Mercer Fraser Co is one of the oldest construction companies in the state. Now headquartered in Fortuna, Mercer Fraser Co performs a variety of heavy civil construction projects, ranging from marine construction to bridge work. The company has also completed a number of smaller projects throughout the Humboldt County community, including the Fortuna Bike Park renovation in 2020.
The construction company’s contributions to the park include a paved pump track for cyclists, which allows the park to support riders of all ages all year long. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the re-opening of the park in November of 2020. The ceremony was led by Fortuna Parks and Recreation Director Cameron Mull, who spoke about the limitations of the original dirt track. The dirt track not only had to be closed down for portions of the year, but also it required more maintenance compared to the now paved track. All materials and work were donated free of charge, saving the project between $25,000 and $30,000.
The Fortuna Bike Park is free to use for all riders. Helmets are required, though spare equipment and loaner bicycles have been donated by Sport & Cycle in Fortuna and Adventures Edge in Eureka.
