Patterson Park is a roughly four-acre neighborhood park at 260 South 7th Street in Lynden. It’s a modest, quiet spot rather than a sports complex — the main feature is a 3-hole disc golf course, which makes a good warm-up or a quick casual round, though it closes in the winter months. There’s also a playground, gravel paths, picnic tables and an open feel with Mt. Baker views to the southeast. There’s parking, but no restrooms on site, so it’s better suited to a short visit than a full day. For neighbors and disc golfers looking for a low-key spot, it does the job.

What you’ll find

The 3-hole disc golf course is Patterson’s signature. It’s short — more a practice loop or a casual quick round than a full course — and worth knowing it closes during the winter months, so check the season before you drive over with discs. The rest of the park is straightforward: a playground for the neighborhood kids, gravel walking paths, and picnic tables for a snack or lunch. The setting is open enough to catch Mt. Baker views to the southeast on a clear day, which is a nice bonus for such a small park. There’s parking, but no restrooms, so plan accordingly.

Good for

Disc golfers wanting a quick, low-pressure few holes will get the most out of it, especially in the warmer months. It also works as a neighborhood playground stop and a quiet place for a picnic with a mountain view. It’s not a destination park and there are no restrooms, so think of it as a short outing rather than a place to spend the afternoon. If you live nearby it’s a handy, uncrowded spot.

A local broker’s take

Small parks like Patterson are easy to overlook, but they’re part of what makes a Lynden neighborhood livable day to day — a place to throw a few discs or let kids out for twenty minutes without driving across town. When I show homes on Lynden’s south side, these pocket parks and the Mt. Baker views come up more than people expect. Lynden is a commuter trade-off from Bellingham, but the everyday convenience of having a park at the end of the block is part of the value. Ask me which 7th Street-area homes sit closest to it.

Good to know

Does Patterson Park have disc golf?

Yes, there’s a short 3-hole disc golf course. Note that it closes during the winter months, so it’s a warm-season feature.

Are there restrooms at Patterson Park?

No. Patterson Park has parking but no restrooms, so it’s better suited to a short visit than a full day out.

Can you see Mt. Baker from Patterson Park?

Yes, the park is open enough to catch Mt. Baker views to the southeast on a clear day.