Project Neighborhood: Silver Beach

2024 Playground Package – Bloedel Donovan Park & Rock Hill Park Playgrounds

The existing playground equipment in both parks is tired and weather-beaten. Both playgrounds were installed in 1999. Rock Hill’s playground lacks ADA access. This project is to replace both playgrounds that will meet current park safety standards and ADA access. Near term tasks include hiring design professionals (land surveyor, landscape architect, geotechnical and civil engineer) ... Read more

Whatcom Creek Trail Trestle Demolition

Remnants of an abandoned railroad trestle in Whatcom Falls Park were removed in September of 2023 for the safety of trail users and to improve water quality in Whatcom Creek. This large structure was located just west of Electric Avenue and consisted of wood piling, steel railroad rails, and other treated wood. During the summer ... Read more

Donald Ave Water Quality Retrofit

Grassy field next to road looking over the water
Project Overview: EV171 This proposed project will improve water quality in Lake Whatcom by updating an existing stormwater treatment facility located at 2000 Northshore Drive near Donald Avenue. The facility helps reduce excess phosphorous levels in Lake Whatcom by treating polluted runoff before it enters the lake. This retrofit project is identified as a priority ... Read more

2020 Overlay – Bill McDonald and Britton Road

​​Project Overview: ES-0554 This project is an overlay of Bill McDonald Parkway from 20th Street t​o Samish way and Britton Road from Northshore to the City limits, with the purpose of improving road driving surface and ADA access. ​ Funded by Street and ​Transportation Benefit District. ​ Project Status – February 2021​ Accomplishments: ​Project complete. Next Milestone: Close out project. ... Read more
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