Lake Padden Recreational Assessment

Lake Padden Park is the jewel of the Bellingham Park system. This community park includes access to Lake Padden beaches, multi-use sports fields, an 18-hole golf course, dog park, and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Through its mix of built recreational amenities and natural features, it plays an important role in providing outdoor ... 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

Arroyo Bridge Repairs

Arroyo Park is an 85-acre park in the South Neighborhood, accessed off Chuckanut Drive and Old Samish Road or via the Interurban Greenway and Trail system. The park is the north gateway to recreational opportunities in the Chuckanut Mountains. Chuckanut Creek runs through the park for approximately ½ of a mile and supports various fish ... Read more

Lake Padden Parking Lot Expansion

Lake Padden Parking Lot
NOW OPEN! This project is a partnership with the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition and the city and has created a 184 stall paved parking lot. It expanded the existing parking area at Lake Padden Park across the street from Galbraith Lane on Samish Way. Amenities include portable toilets and 2 new kiosks, as well as ... Read more

Mill Avenue Overlay

Project Overview: ES-556 This project installed sidewalks, curb, and gutter on both sides of the road and then overlayed Mill Street from Samish Way to 40th Street to improve pedestrian access and preserve roadway services. The project included site survey and geotech investigation as needed. Construction scope included adding a street section, making stormwater improvements ... Read more

Harrison Street Slope Stabilization

​​​Project Overview: EW237​​ This project repaired a water main that was originally installed in 1992. The water main is in good condition but due to the slope above slipping, the pipe came apart at the joints on more than one occasion. In addition, the slippage caused a rock wall to collapse. The repairs replaced a section of the existing ... Read more