Bellingham Sportsplex HVAC, Roof & Energy Upgrades

This project includes building upgrades to the Bellingham Sportsplex Building. This is one of the largest recreational buildings in the city’s system. Activities at the Sportsplex include hockey, indoor soccer, speed skating, events, day camps, and other uses. Constructed in the early 2000’s, the existing heating, ventilation, and roof system need replacement. This project will ... Read more

Boulevard Park Shoreline and Public Access Enhancement

Boulevard is one of the most visited parks and top destinations in the city. The design approach for this restoration project focuses on rebuilding and enhancing two beaches in the park. The project focuses on beach nourishment, increasing dry beach backshore area, removal of riprap in the intertidal zone, and removal of failing rock revetments. ... Read more

Sunset Pond Trail

This new trail extension will close the gap in connecting three different neighborhoods with a regional trail and park destination site. This trail will connect users to the east-west segment the Squalicum Creek Trail, which heads west to future connections to Bellingham Bay. The completed project will also result in a loop trail around Sunset ... 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

Lorraine Ellis Park Playground Renovation

This beautifully renovated park is now open to the public! Park facilities include: playground with a 14’ spiral tube slide, benches, and a trash receptacle. The construction of a concrete walkway to connect the playground and proposed sidewalk along West Illinois is anticipated for 2024. The previous tired and weather-beaten playground area, installed in 1990, ... Read more

Storybrook Park Phase One

The Phase One development project is underway and is anticipated to include the following park improvements: Phase One Plans Park Location Map PlaygroundPhase One Layout Link engagebellingham.org/storybrook-park Funding $634,600          2nd Quarter Real Estate Excise Tax$1,834,000       Park Impact Fees$313,000          Public Works Funding Status Phase One will be designed during 2023 and 2024. Park construction is anticipated ... Read more