Project Topic: Parks and Trails

Bear Creek Open Space

This project will improve access to Bear Creek Open Space by surfacing existing trails with top course and developing a parking area and trailhead, additional trails, and signage. This beautiful 100-acre open space area is located between Northwest Drive and Aldrich Road and was purchased with Greenways levy funds through two purchases – approximately 80 ... Read more

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

Lake Padden Recreational Assessment

Lake Padden Park is the jewel of the Bellingham Park system. This community park includes access to Lake Padden beaches, multi-use sports fields, an 18-hole golf course, dog park, and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Through its mix of built recreational amenities and natural features, it plays an important role in providing outdoor ... Read more

2022 – 2026 Greenways Strategic Plan

The Parks and Recreation Department and the Greenways Advisory Committee (GAC) are pleased to announce an updated strategic plan. The Greenways Strategic Plan (the Plan) recommends funding priorities for Greenways levy funds in three categories: property acquisitions, development, and maintenance. The Plan improves consistency with the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, describes the objectives ... Read more

Happy Valley Neighborhood Park– Donovan House Demo

The City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the recent purchase of approximately 1/3-acre property adjacent to Happy Valley Park that will provide expanded access and visibility, as well as space for future park amenities. The first step of site improvement is the removal of the house at 2710 Donovan Avenue. ... Read more
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