Whatcom County Park Finder

Little Kids51 Big Kids29 Spray and Water5 Pickleball9 Disc Golf5 Courts and Fields29 Dog-Friendly13 Swim and Beach16 Trails and Walks60 Grown-Up Time52

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• Lake Padden Park Swim and BeachTrails and WalksDog-FriendlyDisc GolfCourts and FieldsPickleballSwim Summer swim beach (no lifeguards)Pickleball · 2 courts · 2 hard courts with permanent pickleball lines; bring your own net. City page lists pickleball courts without a count.
  Disc golf · 18 holes · 18-hole disc golf course laid out on the golf course’s front nine (Par 61).745 acres around a swimmable lake: 2.6-mile loop trail, off-leash forest, ball fields, 18-hole disc golf, an 18-hole golf course and boat launch.
• Whatcom Falls Park Trails and WalksDog-FriendlyCourts and FieldsBig KidsLittle Kids241 acres of waterfalls over sandstone, 5+ miles of creekside trails, a state fish hatchery, two playgrounds, tennis and an off-leash dog area.
• Cornwall Park Spray and WaterPickleballDisc GolfCourts and FieldsTrails and WalksBig KidsLittle KidsGrown-Up TimeSpray Spray park open Jun 15 – Sep 15, 11am–7pm dailyOn nowPickleball · 9 courts · 9 dedicated courts (6 built 2018 + 3 completed ~Aug 2025); plus 1 tennis court lined for pickleball. Count per Cascadia Daily News; city page lists courts without a number.
  Disc golf · 9 holes · 9-hole course70-acre classic: summer spray park, 9 dedicated pickleball courts, 9-hole disc golf, rose garden, two playgrounds and 1.5+ miles of trails.
• Cordata Park Spray and WaterLittle KidsBig KidsPickleballCourts and FieldsTrails and WalksSpray Spray park open Jun 15 – Sep 15, 11am–7pm dailyOn nowPickleball · City page lists dedicated pickleball courts at the south entry but states no count — confirm number with city.25-acre north-end favorite: summer spray park, accessible playground, Washington’s first outdoor parkour course, pump track and skate dot.
• Fairhaven Park Spray and WaterTrails and WalksCourts and FieldsPickleballLittle KidsBig KidsGrown-Up TimeSpray Spray park open Jun 15 – Sep 15, 11am–7pm dailyOn nowPickleball · 3 courts · 3 outdoor courts with permanent pickleball lines; bring your own net. City page lists pickleball courts separately from tennis.136 acres in historic Fairhaven: summer spray park, labyrinth, pavilion, playground, tennis and pickleball, plus forest trails along salmon-bearing Padden Creek.
• Bloedel Donovan Park Swim and BeachDog-FriendlyCourts and FieldsLittle KidsBig KidsTrails and WalksLake Whatcom’s main beach park (18.5 acres): swim beach and docks, boat launch and seasonal rentals, an off-leash area, playground, ball fields and rentable community buildings.
• Boulevard Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksLittle KidsBig KidsSwim and BeachBellingham’s signature bayfront park: Taylor Dock overwater boardwalk, Woods Coffee, sunset views, beach access and the South Bay Trail.
• Elizabeth Park Grown-Up TimeCourts and FieldsPickleballLittle KidsBig KidsPickleball · city page lists pickleball courts but states no count — confirm number with cityBellingham’s oldest park (4.5 acres) on land donated by Henry Roeder in 1883: a fountain, gazebo and summer concert series under century-old trees, plus tennis, pickleball and a playground.
• Civic Athletic Complex Courts and FieldsSwim and BeachTrails and WalksLittle KidsBellingham’s sports hub at 1355 Civic Field Way: Civic Stadium, Joe Martin Baseball Stadium, the Geri and Downer softball fields, a skatepark, dirt-jump bike park, Sportsplex and the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center.
• Squalicum Creek Park Courts and FieldsBig KidsLittle KidsDog-FriendlyTrails and Walks36 reclaimed acres in north Bellingham: a big zip-line playground, off-leash dog area, ball fields, basketball, a skate dot and trails linking the waterfront, Birchwood Park and Cornwall Park.
• Maritime Heritage Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksCourts and FieldsLittle KidsDowntown park straddling Whatcom Creek at 500 W. Holly Street with an amphitheater, fish hatchery, Salmon Art Trail and native-plant walks between the City Center and Old Town.
• Sehome Hill Arboretum Trails and WalksGrown-Up Time175.5-acre forested hill above WWU with 6 miles of trails, the hand-cut Huntoon Tunnel and an observation tower over the city and bay. Bicycles are not permitted on the trails.
• Big Rock Garden Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksA 2.5-acre garden above Lake Whatcom with 37+ outdoor sculptures, over 100 maple varieties, rhododendrons and a gazebo along meandering paths. No pets.
• Sunset Pond Trails and WalksDog-FriendlyGrown-Up TimeNorth-end pond off James Street with a 1.2-mile loop trail, a designated dog off-leash swimming area, fishing and a hand-carry boat launch.
• Little Squalicum Park Trails and WalksDog-FriendlyGrown-Up TimeSwim and Beach24-acre restored estuary and beach at Marine Drive and Lindbergh Avenue, with an off-leash dog area and the 1,248-ft Little Squalicum Pier — the longest public pier on the North American West Coast between White Rock, BC and Pacifica, CA.
• Harriet Spanel Park Big KidsLittle KidsCourts and FieldsTrails and WalksRenovated York-neighborhood park (formerly Franklin Park) at 1200 Franklin Street: universally accessible playground, picnic shelter, skate feature, basketball court and a lit loop path.
• Scramble Nature Playpark Little KidsSpray and WaterTrails and WalksBarkley Village nature playground at Woburn and E. Illinois Street, with play equipment, a seasonal water-play feature (closed in winter), trails, drinking fountain and picnic tables.
• Waypoint Park Grown-Up TimeLittle KidsBig KidsSwim and BeachWaterfront District park at 1145 Granary Avenue around the illuminated ‘Acid Ball’ sculpture, with a new beach, overwater pier and a small natural playground. Smoke- and alcohol-free; no on-site parking.
• Arroyo Park Trails and WalksDog-FriendlyGrown-Up Time85 forested acres along Chuckanut Creek with trails connecting to Chuckanut Mountain and the Interurban Trail; a city-designated off-leash dog area (except during salmon spawning season).
• Happy Valley Park Little KidsBig KidsTrails and WalksNeighborhood park at 2700 Donovan Avenue with a playground and picnic shelter, linked to the Connelly Creek nature-area trail. On-street parking only.
• Roosevelt Park Big KidsLittle KidsCourts and FieldsRoosevelt-neighborhood park on Verona Street with a playground, basketball court, sports field, skate element, barbecue, restroom and picnic tables.
• Forest & Cedar Park Little KidsBig KidsCourts and FieldsSmall Sehome-neighborhood park at Forest and Cedar Streets with a playground, basketball court, multipurpose field, restroom and drinking fountain near downtown.
• St. Clair Park Little KidsTrails and WalksQuiet neighborhood park at 2015 St. Clair Street off Alabama Street with a playground, restroom, picnic tables, ADA parking and short trails.
• Memorial Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksSmall contemplative park at King and E. Maryland Streets behind Sunnyland Elementary, with a memorial monument, picnic table, benches and an ADA-accessible path.
• Laurel Park Big KidsLittle KidsCourts and FieldsSehome-neighborhood park on E. Laurel Street with a playground, basketball court and multipurpose field. On-street parking only.
• Broadway Park Little KidsBig KidsCourts and FieldsCornwall Park-neighborhood park at 2700 N Park Drive, split by Cornwall Avenue into two areas each with its own playground, plus a multipurpose field.
• Highland Heights Park Big KidsLittle KidsCourts and FieldsAlabama Hill neighborhood park on Vining Street with play equipment, a basketball court and open space.
• Birchwood Park Big KidsLittle KidsCourts and FieldsBirchwood-neighborhood park at 2709 Cedarwood Avenue with a playground, picnic shelter, multipurpose field, basketball court and a trail connection.
• Sunnyland Park Little KidsSmall Sunnyland-neighborhood pocket park at the corner of Humboldt and Texas Streets with a playground, picnic table and benches.
• Euclid Park Trails and WalksGrown-Up TimeSmall Lake Whatcom-area park on Euclid Avenue north of Lakeway Drive in the Geneva area, offering a trail and water access.
• Lowell Park Trails and WalksGrown-Up TimeWooded South Hill open space with the short Lowell Park Loop trail. A natural area rather than a developed park; amenities are limited.
• Zuanich Point Park Grown-Up TimeLittle KidsTrails and Walks4.4-acre Port park at 2600 Harbor Loop Drive overlooking Squalicum Harbor: nautical-themed playground, paved harbor walks, a fishermen’s memorial and wide lawns made for kite flying.
• Marine Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksSwim and Beach1.9-acre waterfront Port park near the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven, with a sandy kayak/SUP launch, a renovated picnic shelter, restrooms and sunset views over Bellingham Bay. It is the finish of the Ski to Sea kayak leg.
• Hovander Homestead Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksLittle KidsBig KidsDog-Friendly338-acre riverside farmstead: a 1903 house and 1911 barn, Master Gardener gardens, farm playground, 3.2 mi of trails and an off-leash dog field.
• Tennant Lake Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and Walks624-acre wetland by Hovander: interpretive center, a 50-ft wildlife tower, a marsh boardwalk and the accessible, Braille-labeled Fragrance Garden.
• Silver Lake Park Grown-Up TimeSwim and BeachTrails and WalksLittle KidsBig Kids410-acre lake park near Mt. Baker: two RV and one tent campground, six lakefront cabins, a lodge, boat rentals, trout fishing and a swim area. No cell service.
• Samish Park Swim and BeachGrown-Up TimeTrails and WalksLittle KidsLake Samish day park with a small designated swim beach (no lifeguard; no dogs on it), a fishing dock, seasonal boat rentals, a playground and a rental lodge.
• Lighthouse Marine Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksLittle KidsSwim and Beach24-acre oceanfront park at the tip of Point Roberts: a campground, playground, rocky beach and one of the best land spots to watch orcas. Camping mid-April to mid-October.
• Semiahmoo Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksSwim and BeachSandy spit park on Semiahmoo Bay: miles of beach walking, the free APA cannery museum, the rentable Cannery Lodge and a shoreline trail. No swimming or camping.
• Lake Whatcom Park Trails and WalksGrown-Up TimeSwim and BeachForested park on Lake Whatcom’s east shore: the flat 3.1-mile Hertz Trail on an old rail grade, longer Chanterelle trails, downhill bike runs and lake coves.
• Squires Lake Park Trails and WalksGrown-Up Time84-acre park around a small lake just off I-5 at the Skagit line: an easy 1.1-mile lake loop plus ridge and beaver-pond trails; links to the Pacific Northwest Trail.
• Bay Horizon Park Big KidsLittle KidsCourts and FieldsPickleballGrown-Up TimePickleball · 1 courts · page states ‘an outdoor pickleball court’68-acre Birch Bay park on a former Air Force station: basketball and one outdoor pickleball court, a playground, open fields and a community activity center.
• Josh VanderYacht Memorial Park Big KidsLittle KidsCourts and FieldsPickleballPickleball · page lists pickleball courts but gives no countSmall South Fork Valley park behind the Van Zandt Community Center with basketball, pickleball and handball courts, horseshoes, a playground and picnic areas.
• Phillips 66 Soccer Park Courts and FieldsTrails and WalksTournament soccer complex with eleven fields (nine grass plus two lighted turf), a 0.4-mile meadow walking loop and Mount Baker views. Operated by Whatcom Sports & Recreation.
• Lily Point Marine Park Trails and WalksGrown-Up TimeSwim and Beach262-acre Point Roberts park with forested bluffs, beach access on Boundary Bay and a former Coast Salish reef-net fishery; trails for hiking, biking and crabbing.
• Teddy Bear Cove Trails and WalksGrown-Up TimeSwim and BeachChuckanut shoreline park with a switchback bluff trail down to a white crushed-shell beach and tidepools, with views of Chuckanut Bay.
• Stimpson Family Nature Reserve Trails and Walks400-acre old-growth reserve near Lake Whatcom with 4 miles of quiet trails past Beaver and Geneva ponds. First 0.1 mi is wheelchair-accessible. No pets.
• Deming Homestead Eagle Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and Walks33-acre day-use park on the North Fork Nooksack known for winter bald-eagle watching (Dec-March), with riverside picnic tables and a short trail. No restrooms.
• Nugent’s Corner River Access Grown-Up TimeTrails and Walks14-acre Nooksack River access near Everson with a picnic area and short forest loop. The WDFW boat ramp needs a Discover Pass. Day use only; no restrooms.
• Maple Creek Park Trails and Walks80-acre park near Maple Falls with a 1.3-mile forest-and-pasture loop, Maple Creek Falls and a trailhead for the Bay to Baker Trail. Day use only.
• Pioneer Park Grown-Up TimeLittle KidsBig KidsTrails and WalksCourts and FieldsLargest collection of original cedar-slab pioneer log cabins in WA, with picnic lawns, a sports field, trails and the rentable Barr Barn, off Ferndale Road.
• Star Park Little KidsBig KidsHome to one of the largest multi-story play structures in North Whatcom County, with restrooms and picnic areas; adjoins Pioneer Park off Ferndale Road.
• VanderYacht Park Disc GolfDog-FriendlyLittle KidsTrails and WalksGrown-Up TimeDisc golf · 9 holes · 9-hole disc golf course (free to play); confirmed by City Full Parks List, UDisc and Whatcom Disc Golf Club.Nooksack riverfront park with a free 9-hole disc golf course, the city’s only off-leash dog area, river access for fishing and swimming, a playground and BBQ picnic sites.
• Centennial Riverwalk Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksLittle KidsPaved Nooksack riverwalk on the west bank downtown with benches, interpretive signs, a playground and the seasonal Ferndale Public Market and community events.
• Griffintown Park Little KidsTrails and WalksGrown-Up TimeSmall downtown park with a playground, walking paths, city-history plaques and a veterans’ memorial.
• Horizon View Park Little KidsNeighborhood park with a playground, serving the Cascade Drive area of east Ferndale.
• Michael Moore Park Courts and FieldsLittle KidsNeighborhood park on Shields Road with a sports field and playground.
• Oxford Park Little KidsTrails and WalksNeighborhood park on Malloy Avenue with a playground and walking paths.
• Cedar Creek Park Little KidsTrails and WalksNeighborhood park on Apollo Drive with a playground and walking paths.
• Flair Park Little KidsSmall neighborhood park on Poplar Drive with a playground.
• Vista Ridge Park Courts and FieldsLittle KidsNeighborhood park on Fulton Street (north of Thornton Road, east of Vista Drive) with a sports field and playground.
• Metalworks Skate Park Big Kids10,000 sq ft skate park at 5532 Second Avenue (south of Pioneer Park Field 4) with a bowl, streetscape and park features; built with a state WWRP grant.
• BMX Bike Park Big KidsBMX bike park in the 5500 block of Second Avenue, across from the baseball fields, on the City of Ferndale parks roster.
• City Park & Million Smiles Playground Little KidsBig KidsCourts and FieldsPickleballTrails and WalksGrown-Up TimePickleball · 1 courts · 1 pickleball court per City facility pageLynden’s signature park at 8460 Depot Road: the volunteer-built Million Smiles playground (35-ft treehouse, castle maze), 4 lighted tennis courts and a pickleball court.
• Bender Fields Courts and FieldsPickleballLittle KidsDog-FriendlyBig KidsTrails and WalksPickleball · 4 courts · 4 pickleball courts in the Rotary Sports Park (added 2019) per City facility page56-acre Bender Family Rec complex at 8770 Bender Rd: ball/soccer/lacrosse fields, 4 pickleball + 4 basketball courts, bocce, sand volleyball, pump track and a 1-acre fenced dog park.
• Berthusen Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksLittle Kids236-acre 1883 homestead park at 8837 Berthusen Rd: old-growth fir hiking trails, a historic barn with antique tractors, group shelters, a playground and Bertrand Creek.
• Patterson Park Disc GolfLittle KidsGrown-Up TimeDisc golf · 3 holes · 3-hole disc golf course (designed and installed by community volunteers); closed during the winter months per City facility pageRoughly 4-acre park at 260 S 7th St with a 3-hole disc golf course (closed in winter), a playground, gravel paths, picnic tables and Mt. Baker views.
• Centennial Park Grown-Up TimeSmall downtown plaza at Grover and 4th Streets honoring North Whatcom County veterans; hosts the Lynden Farmers Market every Saturday from June through September.
• Greenfield Park Little KidsCourts and FieldsTrails and Walks2-acre neighborhood park at 1350 Aaron Drive with a large open play field, covered shelter, playground and basketball hoop on the Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail.
• Northwood Lynden Jim Park Little KidsCourts and FieldsTrails and WalksGrown-Up TimeNeighborhood green space at Aaron Drive and Bluestem Street with a playground, paved sports court, picnic tables and Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail access in north Lynden.
• Dickinson Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and Walks8-acre passive, mostly forested park at 8200 Double Ditch Rd with two creeks running through it; acquired in 2019 with a future connection to the Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail planned.
• Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail Trails and WalksGrown-Up TimeRoughly 3-mile paved trail along Fishtrap Creek linking City Park and Bender Fields, with a 2024 western extension and the 120-foot ‘Mayors’ Fishtrap suspension bridge.
• Larrabee State Park Trails and WalksSwim and BeachGrown-Up TimeDog-FriendlyBig KidsWashington’s first state park: 2,748 acres on Chuckanut Drive with tidepools, 18 miles of trails, Fragrance & Lost lakes, a boat ramp and campground.
• Birch Bay State Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksCourts and FieldsDog-FriendlyBig Kids194-acre shoreline camping park on Birch Bay: clamming, crabbing, beachcombing, the Terrell Marsh interpretive trail, showers and a basketball court.
• Peace Arch Historical State Park Grown-Up TimeLittle KidsTrails and WalksThe 67-ft white Peace Arch on the US-Canada border at Blaine, set in formal gardens with 10,000+ annual flowers, picnic shelters, a playground and bay views.
• Marine Park Grown-Up TimeLittle KidsTrails and WalksBlaine’s waterfront park: a 2015 nautical-themed playground, waterside picnic shelters, an amphitheater and prime bird watching over Semiahmoo Bay.
• Lincoln Park Dog-FriendlyTrails and WalksA forested off-leash dog park inside Blaine with looping walking and cycling trails through old-growth cedar, fir and big-leaf maple.
• Hughes Bayview Park Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksA small Blaine viewpoint park over Drayton Harbor tide flats: open lawn, trail access and bird watching with eagles and great blue herons.
• Dakota Creek Kayak Launch Park Grown-Up TimeA City of Blaine paddling access point at the end of a short trail: launch kayaks into the Dakota Creek estuary at higher tides and reach southern Drayton Harbor, with salmon fishing on the creek.
• Veteran’s Memorial Park Grown-Up TimeA small City of Blaine memorial park beside the police station on H Street: a seating area, multiple veterans memorials and public art forming a quiet gathering space.
• Riverside Park Courts and FieldsLittle KidsTrails and WalksGrown-Up TimeEverson’s riverfront community park on the Nooksack at 401 Park Dr: two ball fields (Eastside and Westside), a playground, a rentable roadside pergola with BBQ stands, a covered picnic area behind the restrooms, and a short nature trail along the river.
• Sumas City Park Spray and WaterLittle KidsGrown-Up TimeWater Summer spray parkOn nowSumas City Park has a free summer spray park (southwest corner of Sumas Ave & W 3rd St) with a tipping-bucket feature you activate by the blue post, plus a playground, benches and picnic area. It is a splash pad, not a swimming pool; it runs roughly Memorial Day weekend through October 1.
• Nooksack City Park Little KidsGrown-Up TimeNooksack’s small city park near City Hall, with a recently updated playground that includes a restored Case farm tractor for kids to climb on, plus restrooms.
• Birch Bay Beach Park Grown-Up TimeSwim and BeachA 4.1-acre Whatcom County waterfront park at 7930 Birch Bay Drive (plus about 9.6 acres of tidelands and 400 feet of shoreline), acquired in 2014 and still being developed. A concrete entrance sidewalk and a walking path along Birch Bay are in; a master-planned build-out with parking, restrooms, picnic areas and a performance pavilion is funded and underway.
• Bellis Fairways Disc Golf Disc GolfDisc golf · 18 holes · 18 holes, 170-570 ft, opened May 2023; built and run by the Whatcom Disc Golf Club on leased private land beside Bellis Fair mall. Short but technical, on reclaimed vacant ground. Free to play. Park at Kohl’s; the course may shrink as nearby development moves in.A free, technical 18-hole disc golf course (170-570 ft) built by the Whatcom Disc Golf Club in May 2023 on leased land beside Bellis Fair mall. Not a city park, but open to all – park at the Kohl’s lot and walk over.
• Glass Beach Grown-Up TimeTrails and WalksAn informal Bellingham Bay pocket beach near the downtown waterfront, reached off the South Bay Trail and known for its sea glass. Rocky and undeveloped – beachcombing more than sunbathing, with no on-site facilities.