Buhl Park unveils new bike shelter, rental program
HERMITAGE Officials were at Buhl Park in Hermitage on Wednesday to announce the launch of a new bike rental program.
The bike rental program is made possible through the support of the Strimbu Foundation, Buhl Regional Health Foundation, Primary Health Network and Representative Parke Wentling.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the park's bike shelter, installed next to the Pool House.
Buhl Park can be found at 715 Hazen Road in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.
The bikes can be unlocked and rented by a QR code, allowing bikers to pay through their phone.
Each bike can be rented for $5 for the first 15 minutes, and then an additional $5 for every additional hour of renting the bike.
There are seven "step-thru" style bikes that are designed for riders of all abilities.
Ryan Voisey, Director of Operations for Buhl Park, told 21 News that a perceived need had to be addressed for visitors of the park.
"We saw a need for individuals visiting our park here and within the community itself [to] provide them some sort of transportation to see the park," said Voisey.
Additionally, Voisey told 21 News that he believes that the system is beneficial to the community, offering a new opportunity to view the 110-year-old park.
"To be able to give people the opportunity to rent a bike in as quick as 30 seconds, and hop on it, and for a minimal fee be able to see the entire park in a short amount of time is pretty unique," said Voisey.
The bike rental program aims to allow visitors to Buhl Park a fun, healthy and affordable way to explore the area.
