Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Sincerely, Albert Tran - 3/19/17

This is a quick note to share my strong support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf".

The park is a great asset to the entire Bay Area. It is very well run, and promotes family fun for those individuals and kids who:
a. may not have the time or funds to travel outside the Bay Area to the national parks or other SVRA's.
b. may not otherwise be into, or even good at, traditional sports that have resources in every neighborhood (e.g. soccer, basketball, tennis).

Further, it adds diversity and value to our Bay Area, especially at a time when the population continues to grow, and development further prohibits activities that Metcalf supports. Also, the sports supported by Metcalf are physical and healthy when done safely, as the park promotes.

My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents the only feasible options for OHV near us. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf.
Thanks, Austin Ford - 3/19/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, coworkers, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. The only other option is Carnegie, which is too far away to be feasible. My sons and I have been riding at Metcalf since they were old enough to work a throttle and reach the controls, and I still have more kids just reaching riding age. The Metcalf staff has always been especially kind and helpful, and I hope to have Metcalf as a place to ride for years to come. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Best regards, Jon Ehlen - 3/17/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County. Metcalf is the closest park for myself and countless other Bay Area residents and provides tremendous value for both the racer and the newbie. Metcalf is the primary destination for my riding and where I bring my wife, my friends and hopefully my son in the next few years. I strongly approve of the grants for the park. John D. Morris - 3/17/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends, and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Thank you. Sincerely, Martin J. Yun - 3/18/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, Metcalf. My 16 year old son and I visit the park on a regular basis. It's one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Thanks, Mike Fetisoff - 3/20/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, my friends, and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. This place provides a community that cannot be broken and we will stand for ability to ride. Metcalf and its community members appreciate the support. Mitchell Gayer - 4/28/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf".

My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf and I respectfully request your support in favor of these grants.? Thank you! Scott Reimert - 3/17/17

I am a long time user and supporter of the Santa Clara County Motorcycle Park a Metcalf. I have been riding at Metcalf for the past 20 years, and I taught my children how to safely ride motorcycles there and I believe that it made them better riders and drivers all around. I still ride at Metcalf regularly: I have a yearly pass, and you usually usually find me there two or three times a week, practicing on my trials bike with a couple of other riders on Monday and Thursday early morning and on my enduro bike during the week-ends.

The rangers are very friendly, knowledgeable and it's always a pleasure to stop by and have a chat with them. They are a great asset to the park.
I am writing this letter to communicate my support for the Metcalf Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County and encourage the county representatives and staff to support the park grant requests for a continued and possibly expanded operation of the Metcalf park. This is a great asset not only to the county of Santa Clara, but to the Bay Area in general.

Thank you in advance for your support. Denis Concordel - 3/17/17

I am a 30+ year resident of Santa Clara County. My family and I are very grateful to have Metcalf motorcycle park so near to us. The Rangers there have done a wonderful job to keep the place safe and fun for everyone. I want to give my full support for providing grants to Metcalf Motorcycle County Park. I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Thank You, Sherwin Lu - 3/25/17

I am writing to offer the full support of my wife Jennifer, my son Hayden, and myself for the Santa Clara County Parks OHV grant application. Our son has been riding at the Motorcycle Park for over one year now. It is his favorite place to ride. The park is well-run by an exceptional staff of rangers who provide a great family experience. Our son has also participated in the Junior Ranger program at the Motorcycle Park. For him, it was an amazing experience, one which he wishes he could be enrolled in year-round. It is always a joy to watch our son ride at the park. We meet new people each time we visit the park. We have met people from all over the Bay Area (as far as Santa Rosa) and even a rider from Southern California who regularly haul their dirt bikes to San Jose just to ride. The Motorcycle Park facility is a rarity in this area and must absolutely continue to operate, especially for all of the young kids who spend hours upon hours riding the tracks and trails of the park. Sincerely, James Ogawa - 3/27/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Kindly do the needful. best, Raj M - 3/25/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Best regards, Sean Tran - 3/17/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". Metcalf represents the only viable OHV riding spot for myself and my family in the local area. We live in Woodside, CA, and Metcalf is a 40 minute drive away. Other options include Carnegie and Hollister Hills OHV areas, but those are over 70 miles away and well over an hour drive to visit.

Speaking for myself, my family and fellow OHV enthusiasts, I'd strongly lobby for approval of the grants for Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County to improve parking, facilities and general safety of the otherwise outstanding facility. George Lewis - 3/16/17

Please record my support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf.

I have been riding there since it opened in the seventies and it is a shining example of a properly managed multi use facility. You might also not that i tried to use the State website to comment but it proved too time consuming. Here in the Silicon Valley we are accustomed to highly functional software; this http://www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1164 is rather poor. Gus Meyner - 3/29/17

am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. Metcalf continues to be a family friendly OHV park and the ‘one-way’ trail system at this park allows for a safe and gratifying riding experience. The staff genuinely cares for the safety and enjoyment of the riders, as well as the protection of the land and wildlife in the park. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Antonio Ceccato - 3/20/17

OHMVR, et al; I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. Metcalf continues to be a family friendly OHV park and the ‘one-way’ trail system at this park allows for a safe and gratifying riding experience. The staff genuinely cares for the safety and enjoyment of the riders, as well as the protection of the land and wildlife in the park. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Lester Igo - 3/20/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. We love this park, came here as a kid and raising my kid on motorcycles here as well. Please make it bigger. Best regards Patrick J Ciraulo - 3/29/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. Metcalf continues to be a family friendly OHV park and the ‘one-way’ trail system at this park allows for a safe and gratifying riding experience. The staff genuinely cares for the safety and enjoyment of the riders, as well as the protection of the land and wildlife in the park. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Thank you Douglas Little - 3/20/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Thank you Alex Seyedi - 3/26/17

This is a quick note to share my support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf".

The park is a great asset to the entire Bay Area. It is very well run, and promotes family fun for those individuals and kids who:
a. may not have the time or funds to travel outside the Bay Area to the national parks or other SVRA's.
b. may not otherwise be into, or even good at, traditional sports that have resources in every neighborhood (e.g. soccer, basketball, tennis).
c. it adds diversity and value to our Bay Area, especially at a time when the population continues to grow, and development further prohibits activities that Metcalf supports.
d. the sports supported by Metcalf are physical and healthy when done safely, as the park promotes.

My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents the only feasible options for OHV near us. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Thanks, Austin Ford - 3/19/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Sincerely, Jeremiah Goulett - 3/29/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. Metcalf continues to be a family friendly OHV park and the ‘one-way’ trail system at this park allows for a safe and gratifying riding experience. The staff genuinely cares for the safety and enjoyment of the riders, as well as the protection of the land and wildlife in the park. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Christian Elliott - 3/21/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Sincerely, Rebekah Burchard - 3/25/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. Metcalf continues to be a family friendly OHV park and the ‘one-way’ trail system at this park allows for a safe and gratifying riding experience. The staff genuinely cares for the safety and enjoyment of the riders, as well as the protection of the land and wildlife in the park. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Brandon Gordon - 3/21/17

I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know I support Metcalf's Grant Application. My son and I had many happy days riding together at Metcalf, and I hope you continue to support their great programs. Best Wishes, Mike Berke - 3/25/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My 2 sons, friends and I use the facility fairly often as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. thanks, Jeff Hanna - 3/21/17

am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Thanks. Jake Swenson - 3/27/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf. Thank you Alex Seyedi - 3/27/17

The purpose of this email is to support the grant applications by Metcalf in Santa Clara . Our family finds this is the only place nearby to ride dirt bikes. Thank you for the consideration. Melissa - 3/18/17

I am writing in support of the grant applications by Motorcycle County Park in Santa Clara County, aka "Metcalf". My family, friends and I use the facility on a regular basis as it represents one of the only feasible options for OHV in the Bay Area. Metcalf continues to be a family friendly OHV park and the ‘one-way’ trail system at this park allows for a safe and gratifying riding experience. The staff genuinely cares for the safety and enjoyment of the riders, as well as the protection of the land and wildlife in the park. I'm in full support of these grants for Metcalf for its continued operation. Adrian Mulvaney, President Vampires MC - 3/20/17