Bush Lake Ski Jump
Bloomington, Minnesota

Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington has long been the site of an active ski jumping community. The new Bush Lake Jump, which opened in January of 2000, has add a new 70-meter jump to the selection of smaller jumps already in use. The new 70-meter jump replaces an old 40-meter jump, and joins 10- and 30-meter hills. The complex of jumps will provide a first-class training and event-hosting site for jumpers of all ages and development. The State investment funded the construction of the foundation, steel scaffolding, and timber decking for the jump. The Minneapolis Ski Club contributed cash and in-kind services totaling more than $250,000 to complete the jump.

The completion of the new jump has already helped to spur a sharp increase in usership, with the projected count for 2001 expected to exceed 3,000.

The Minneapolis Ski Club is working with the Community Olympic Development Program to develop a full schedule of events including weekly competitions to help develop the growing pool of jumpers.

State Investment
$500,000 (1996)

Current Financial Operation
Facility is owned by Hennepin County Parks and operated by the Minneapolis Ski Club.

Facility Specifications
70-meter ski jump

Estimated Economic Impact (2000 only)
$150,000

Total economic impact since opening (January 2000):
$150,000

Estimated Users (2000 only)
1,600
Total users since opening (2000 only): 1,600

Sports and Activities Served
Ski jumping, Nordic combined

Major Events Hosted (2000 only)
Minnesota Classic

Future Events To Be Hosted
Minnesota Ski Jumping Championship Series
Potential FIS Nordic Combined World Cup “B”

Economic Impact