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Civic Athletic Complex Planning

Description The City of Bellingham is a growing community with an estimated population of over 90,000. The Parks and Recreation Department manages and operates a range of parks and recreation facilities and offers recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. A significant aspect of the Parks and Recreation Department’s offerings is providing athletic ... Read more

Hundred Acre Wood

Description A Master Plan for the Hundred Acre Wood, previously referred to as Chuckanut Community Forest, was completed in 2022. The Master Plan for the park defines clear priorities and serves as a reference for future improvements and projects planned within the Hundred Acre Wood. Goals and outcomes of the master plan will be implemented ... Read more

Westside Non-Motorized Improvements

Looking across an empty crosswalk on the road.

Project Overview The Westside Non-Motorized Improvements Project (ES563) will add and improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in 15 locations throughout Bellingham, primarily on the west side of town. The project includes improvements in the following areas: Project Status – April 2024 Construction is wrapping up with just a few remaining intersection improvements to complete. Bike ... Read more

2022 – 2026 Greenways Strategic Plan

The Parks and Recreation Department and the Greenways Advisory Committee (GAC) are pleased to announce an updated strategic plan. The Greenways Strategic Plan (the Plan) recommends funding priorities for Greenways levy funds in three categories: property acquisitions, development, and maintenance. The Plan improves consistency with the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, describes the objectives ... Read more

Happy Valley Neighborhood Park– Donovan House Demo

The City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the recent purchase of approximately 1/3-acre property adjacent to Happy Valley Park that will provide expanded access and visibility, as well as space for future park amenities. The first step of site improvement is the removal of the house at 2710 Donovan Avenue. ... Read more

Lincoln-Maple Signal & Non-Motorized Improvements

Aerial view of the intersection at East Maple and Lincoln

Project Overview The Lincoln-Maple Signal & Non-Motorized Improvements Project (ET034) will construct a full traffic signal at Lincoln/E Maple to improve intersection operation and safety and break the 0.86-mile corridor in half by providing a protected pedestrian crossing. The scope of the project has been expanded to include other improvements in the corridor: Project Status ... Read more