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

Fairhaven Park Entrance Gateway

Description This project involves the design and construction of a new entrance sign, which will also function as a gateway structure for this community park. The proposed entryway structure will be located at the main entrance to the park on Chuckanut Drive. Funding $150,000 in Park Impact Fees is budgeted for design, permitting, and construction. ... 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

Chuckanut Community Forest Master Plan

Description A Master Plan for the Chuckanut Community Forest, commonly known as Hundred Acre Wood, and the adjacent Interurban Greenway trails and open space in southern Bellingham, is complete. The Master Plan creates a dynamic, long-lasting plan that sets priorities and strategies to guide the future of the forest, trails, and open space. The Chuckanut ... Read more

New Direction for Post Point

Project Updates Mayor Proposes New Direction for Post Point Project: On August 29, 2022, Mayor Seth Fleetwood proposed to focus on upgrades that are more affordable, emphasize water quality and promote community-wide climate actions. Watch the meeting recording to hear his statement. Bellingham City Council Discussion: On September 12, 2022, Bellingham City Council heard a ... Read more