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West Hollywood Launches Protected Bike Lanes for Beginner Cyclists

City routes through West Hollywood Park and along Fountain Avenue give new riders flat, low-traffic paths to build skills without leaving the neighborhood.

By West Hollywood Wellness Desk · Published July 8, 2026

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West Hollywood Park now connects to a two-mile loop of protected bike lanes that opened for public use on June 1, allowing families and first-time riders to stay off busy arterial streets.

The timing aligns with the city’s summer outdoor wellness push, when daytime temperatures hover around 78 degrees and residents seek low-cost ways to stay active close to home rather than driving to distant trails. Local demand for beginner cycling options has grown steadily since the Parks and Recreation Department added family sessions last year.

Routes through West Hollywood Park and Plummer Park

Riders can start at the West Hollywood Park entrance on Santa Monica Boulevard near the recreation center, then follow the new green-striped lane east to Crescent Heights Boulevard before looping back through quieter residential blocks. A second option begins at Plummer Park on Santa Monica Boulevard at Vista Street, where the city installed rubber speed cushions and bike-friendly crossings in March 2025. Both parks offer free air pumps and basic repair stands maintained by the West Hollywood Bicycle Coalition.

Usage numbers and session costs

The city’s 2025 mobility report recorded 1,450 beginner riders using the new lanes in their first month, with family participation up 32 percent from the same period in 2024. Drop-in workshops at the West Hollywood Recreation Center cost $12 per adult and $6 per child, with bikes available for rent at $8 an hour through the Parks and Recreation Department. Sessions run every Saturday at 9 a.m. through August 30.

Parents can check the city website for real-time lane closure alerts or call the Parks and Recreation office at 323-848-6400 before heading out. Helmets remain required for riders under 18, and the department recommends starting on the park loops before venturing onto the longer Fountain Avenue segment.

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