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Parks & Recreation

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Park and Recreation Closure Information

Aquatic Center

Arne Hanna Aquatic Center offers swim lessons, open swim, water aerobics and more

Parks

Playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields and other amenities in over 3000 acres of park in Bellingham

Classes and Activities

Register for recreation classes and activities advertised in the quarterly Playbook

Sports

Athletic opportunities for all ages

Community Events

Community events sponsored by the City of Bellingham such as races, concerts, and festivals

Trails

Guides including maps to over 71 miles of interurban trails in Bellingham ​

Facility Rentals

Rent recreational facilities or meeting rooms in a variety of Bellingham parks

Parks Volunteer Program

Help enhance Bellingham’s parks and growing trail system through environmental restoration

Golf

Lake Padden Public Golf Course

Block Party Trailer

A trailer stocked with essentials for your weekend block party, free for any Bellingham resident to rent from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Resources

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Races
Volunteer Opportunities
Scholarship Application- English Version
Scholarship Application – Spanish Version
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Greenways Program

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