Parks and Trails Archives

2024 Playground Package – Bloedel Donovan Park & Rock Hill Park Playgrounds

The existing playground equipment in both parks was tired and weather-beaten, and Rock Hill’s playground lacks ADA access. Both playgrounds were originally installed in 1999. This project is to replace both playgrounds that will meet current park safety standards and ADA access. The project is funded by Park Impact Fees. Status Rock Hill Park Bloedel ... 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

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