GREEN RIVER — The dreams of an outdoor BMX bike track in Sweetwater County is closer to reality following work over the past several weeks on leased land in Green River.

The Southwest Wyoming BMX group began to build the track thanks to several donations. The track is located at the old Bike Park in Green River.

The old track was torn down to make room for the dual-purpose track which will include a fenced in competition track and a community pump track. Organizers will host an open house on July 25 beginning at 4 p.m. followed by a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.

The non-profit group received a $50,000 grant from the School District #2 Rec. Board in May, which got the process of building the track moving. The groups leaders, Heather Salinas, Siobhan Ledford and Alysia Wegner then began the building phase of the project.

To follow the progress of the project, log on to their Face Book page, Southwest Wyoming BMX.