Parks and Trails Archives

Cornwall Memorial Park bridge replacement

Background In 2022, a Cedar tree fell on one of two pedestrian bridges across Squalicum Creek in Cornwall Memorial Park. After conducting a thorough inspection, staff determined the bridge was already dilapidated and needed to be replaced instead of repaired. The current bridge also partially blocks the flow of water during high-water conditions, which is not ideal for fish passage. ... Read more

Padden Creek at 12th and 14th Streets Fish Passage Improvements Project

This project will remove fish passage barriers in Padden Creek at two interurban trail crossings.

Squalicum Creek at West Street Fish Passage Improvements Project

The Squalicum Creek at West Street Fish Passage Improvement Project is part of a coordinated, strategic approach to fish barrier removal in Bellingham, and one of many projects completed or in the works in the Squalicum Creek watershed. This project will replace two partial fish passage barriers in the main channel of Squalicum Creek adjacent ... Read more

Bellingham Waterfront Skatepark

Downtown Waterfront Skatepark Conceptual Design

Jills Court Trail

The Jills Court Trail project includes design, permitting, and construction of a multi-use trail from Jills Court to Telegraph Road. The trail will be approximately 1,500 linear feet and consist of 8 to 10 foot wide crushed limestone surface with multiple retaining walls. The trail will provide a connection from Sunset Pond Park and Bay ... Read more

Primrose Lane Trail

The Primrose Lane Trail project includes design, permitting, and construction of a multi-use trail and bridge to complete a connection from Telegraph Road to East McLeod Road across Baker Creek. This trail segment is part of a proposed connection from the Bay to Baker Trail to the future Bakerview Neighborhood Park. Status This project is ... Read more