Description
A Master Plan for the Hundred Acre Wood, previously referred to as Chuckanut Community Forest, was completed in 2022. The Master Plan for the park defines clear priorities and serves as a reference for future improvements and projects planned within the Hundred Acre Wood.
Goals and outcomes of the master plan will be implemented in multiple phases as funding becomes available.
Status
The Park Plan was approved by the Bellingham City Council on September 12, 2022. Phase 1 implementation is currently in the design phase, with permit documents anticipated to be submitted later in year 2024.
Other improvements underway or recently completed include select trail decommissioning, new wayfinding signs, dog waste stations, and trash receptacles.
Funding
Greenways Levy $650,000
Outdoor Classroom
This project was a partnership between Recreation Northwest and the City to transform a former blackberry patch into an outdoor classroom at the 18th Street entrance to the Hundred Acre Wood. Amenities include native plant and invasive species identification signs for the existing Native Plant Garden, an amphitheater with benches, stone stage, and covered pavilion with access trails to and from the main Fairhaven Park and 18th Street trail connection. The classroom will provide the community with a dedicated space for outdoor learning activities and environmental education programs.
Recreation Northwest Outdoor Classroom Project Overview – Fairhaven Park (PDF)
References
- Final Approved Master Plan
- Chuckanut Community Forest Conservation Easement
- Chuckanut Community Forest Interlocal Agreement
- Chuckanut Community Forest Master Plan Presentation
- Whatcom Land Trust Conservation Easement
Contacts
Parks & Recreation Department: (360) 778-7000
Peter Gill, Park Planning and Development Coordinator, pjgill@cob.org
Gina Austin, Park Project Engineer, gaustin@cob.org
