Planning and Community Development Archives

Boulevard Park Shoreline and Public Access Enhancement

Background Boulevard Park is one of Bellingham’s most beloved destinations, drawing thousands of visitors each year. To protect and enhance this iconic waterfront space, the City is launching a shoreline enhancement project focused on improving two key beach areas within the park. This restoration effort is designed to: This project is not related to the South ... 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

Phase one construction included the following park improvements: Phase One Plans Park Location Map PlaygroundPhase One LayoutExtent of W Maplewood Street Improvements W Maplewood Street Layout Funding $634,600 2nd Quarter Real Estate Excise Tax$1,834,000 Park Impact Fees$400,000 Public Works Funding Status – Complete Phase One was designed in 2023 and 2024. Park construction took place ... Read more

Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan Updates

This project is now complete. Learn more about the updated Bicycle and Master Plans here: Bicycle Master Plan – City of Bellingham (cob.org) Pedestrian Master Planning – City of Bellingham (cob.org) Project Overview: ES557 The City of Bellingham is in the process of updating the 2012 Pedestrian Master Plan and the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan. ... Read more