Happy Valley Archives

Fairhaven Park Sport Court Repair

Description This project involves the resurfacing of the two tennis courts at Fairhaven Park. Work will include complete court preparation and court repair, resurfacing, court striping including one pickle ball court on each tennis court, and new nets and posts. Both courts will be closed to play during this project. Funding Status Contractors will be onsite ... Read more

Padden Creek at 30th Street Fish Passage Improvement Project

An old culvert consisting of two metal pipes where a creek crosses under a road.

Project Overview The Padden Creek at 30th St. Fish Passage Improvement Project is part of a well-coordinated, strategic approach to fish barrier removal. This project will remove a City-owned fish passage barrier located where 30th Street crosses Padden Creek. Removing this barrier will make the crossing 100% passable for fish. This barrier is ranked as ... 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

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

Padden Creek 24th to 30th Streets Restoration Project

Project Overview: EN055 & EN058 Padden Creek 24th-30th Street Restoration Project is a multi-phased project to address impaired conditions. The goals of this project are to improve water quality and aquatic functions in Padden Creek through enhancing floodplain, instream, and riparian functions between 24th and 30th Streets. The project is divided into three phases. Phase ... Read more

Sven Hoyt Community Garden Fence

Description The project includes the design and construction of a new fence around the garden plots. The purpose of the fence is to deter wildlife from entering the garden and to provide additional security for gardeners. The fence was requested by the gardeners and has been planned for several years, however it was delayed due ... Read more