Need some cool bike rack ideas!

[rubysoho]

I work in a public park that is not only a historical site but also a farm AND full equestrian facility (weekly horse shows year round). We do a lot. BUT, there are NO bike racks and I know people do pedal to the park on occasion. Right now there are 5 bikes (probably from the same family) either sitting against a fence or down in the grass.

We need bike racks!! (And yeah, I'd love to stop hiking my bike inside with me, lol.)

But, I think we can't/shouldn't have the normal bike racks that are painted crazy bright colors. It needs to go along with the historical theme so the historical "flow" isn't interrupted. I was thinking about functional art... Like metal corn stalks that could double as bike parking near the visitor center. Or a cool cow sculpture near the farm. By the equestrian facilities there would need to be a type of rack that a horse couldn't accidentally put a hoof through (yes, there is wood fencing which poses the same concern but I want to cover all liability bases!!).

So... thoughts or suggestions??? Know any great metal working artists who wouldn't charge a non-profit too much for a commissioned piece or two?

[ny biker]

Have you tried contacting the people at FABB and Bike Arlington? They might have some ideas.

[NbyNW]

Landscapeforms and Dero both make some interesting bike racks, and I believe they can both do custom work as well. But I imagine they might be quite pricey.

Are there any art/design schools in your area that have a metal shop/ sculpture program? Could be a great opportunity for a student.

[rubysoho]

Have you tried contacting the people at FABB and Bike Arlington? They might have some ideas.

Yes. But they never got back to me. Thanks for the reminder. I am going to touch base with them again.

[Jones]

Horses remind me of wagons, which make me think wagon wheel bike racks could be cool.

[HillSlugger]

Horses remind me of wagons, which make me think wagon wheel bike racks could be cool.

This was my first thought.

[ny biker]

Is this park named after something I would cook bacon in?