Bellingham Parks and Recreation

Bellingham Parks and Recreation Supporting a healthy community by providing high quality parks and recreation services. Please note this is a moderated forum: details on policy tab.

05/15/2026

Ever see a Public Works construction vehicle and think, “That looks cool”? Now’s your chance to check them out up close! Join us for our annual free Meet-a-Truck event next Thursday, May 21, from 1–3 p.m. in front of City Hall on Lottie Street.

Find the details and more City news in this week’s Inside Bellingham newsletter: https://cob.org/news/2026/inside-bellingham-may-14-2026

05/15/2026

Grab your skates, helmets, and knee pads, and skate for free with us from 6-8 p.m.!

Help name our next park!Thank you to the many community members who helped us plan our new neighborhood park off E. Bake...
05/13/2026

Help name our next park!

Thank you to the many community members who helped us plan our new neighborhood park off E. Bakerview Road. Check out the preferred design and give us your best name idea for the park through May 28th.

Your input is helping us create a park that reflects the neighborhood’s values, character, and needs. Let’s build something great together!

Submit park name ideas and vote for others on Engage Bellingham here: https://engagebellingham.org/bakerview-park-plan/brainstormers/name-the-park

🚨Fencing Repairs and Lake Padden Dog Park🚨A contractor will install a new section of fencing on the north edge of the La...
05/12/2026

🚨Fencing Repairs and Lake Padden Dog Park🚨

A contractor will install a new section of fencing on the north edge of the Lake Padden Dog Park starting Monday, May 11 and may continue throughout the week.

The contractor will have safety measures in place, and the park will remain open. Please be attentive to your dogs.

🏊🚴🏃 Ready to test your mettle and win a medal?Join us at the Lake Padden Triathlon on June 27, 2026! Whether you’re raci...
05/12/2026

🏊🚴🏃 Ready to test your mettle and win a medal?

Join us at the Lake Padden Triathlon on June 27, 2026! Whether you’re racing for a PR, racing your friends, or just racing to the snack table after the finish line — this is your day.

Short course and long course options.

Swim. Bike. Run. Brag a little.

Register today! https://cob.org/services/recreation/race/padden-triathlon

05/07/2026

Join us at the annual APIDA Festival on Tuesday, May 12, to celebrate community, connection, and the power we hold when we stand together. We’ll enjoy a free community meal, performances, local vendors, and more!

Find the details and more City news in this week’s Inside Bellingham newsletter: https://cob.org/news/2026/inside-bellingham-may-7-2026

Finding yourself itching to dig into the dirt this spring? Come on out to a work party at a community garden!We have com...
05/04/2026

Finding yourself itching to dig into the dirt this spring? Come on out to a work party at a community garden!

We have community garden work parties (Wednesdays 4-6 p.m.) across Bellingham that are open to everyone!

· Lakeway Community Garden - May 6
· King Mountain Community Garden - May 13
· Sven Hoyt Community Garden - May 20
· Fairhaven Community Garden - May 27

At each work party we will care for shared spaces, remove invasives, mulch paths, and more! More information will be shared with those who register. Tools, instruction, snacks and tea will be provided.

Online registration is required at volunteerbellingham.org/need.

We hope to see you there!

05/01/2026

Exciting news! We received a $630,000 grant from Puget Sound Energy to launch a pilot EV carshare cooperative that will increase access to electric vehicles for low-income Bellingham residents.

Learn more about how this cooperative will benefit our community and find more City news in this week’s Inside Bellingham newsletter: https://cob.org/news/2026/inside-bellingham-april-30-2026

Your Next Adventure Awaits!Whether you're looking for a parade, a kid's fishing derby, kayak lessons or a place for kids...
04/30/2026

Your Next Adventure Awaits!

Whether you're looking for a parade, a kid's fishing derby, kayak lessons or a place for kids to play this summer, we've got you covered.

Click to learn more about how to have fun in our community!

https://mailchi.mp/cob/your-next-adventure-awaits

Calling all creatures and creatives! The Procession of the Species festival is your time to get wild. Dress as your favo...
04/27/2026

Calling all creatures and creatives! The Procession of the Species festival is your time to get wild. Dress as your favorite critter for the parade and join us afterwards for colorful family fun at Maritime Heritage Park.

If you still need a costume, come to our Craft Day - we’ll provide the supplies you provide the creativity.

- Craft Day – April 26, 1 - 4 p.m. at Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion
- Parade and Festival – May 2, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Parade starts at Bellingham High School and ends at the festival in Maritime Heritage Park.

Full route and details available here: https://www.gabrielsartkids.com/procession-of-species-2026.html

Photo Credit: Mardi Solomon, Sarah Joy Fields, and Manuel Rod del Pozo.

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210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, WA
98225

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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