Full Bellingham Trail Guide

BELLINGHAM
TRAIL GUIDE
April 2013
Cordata Park
4
Division
Street Trail
4
Cornwall
Park
Bay to Baker Trail
& Little
Squalicum Park 1
Northridge
Park 10
5
11
Railroad
Trail
Big Rock
Garden
10
Old
Village
Trail
6
Whatcom Creek
Trail
14 +
Bloedel
Donovan
Park
15
15
14 Maritime
Heritage
Park
Downtown
Trails
13
South Bay
Trail /
6
Whatcom
Falls
Park 15
Civic
2
Field
Complex
Sehome
Arboretum
9 Lower
Padden Creek
Trails
12
Connelly Creek
Nature Area
9 Fairhaven
3
Park
7
Interurban
Trail
Arroyo
Park 7
Lake Padden
Park
8
Map numbers shown
A digital version of this Park Trail Guide available at www.cob.org
Trail Maps are available at the
Bellingham Parks & Recreation Main Office,
3424 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225
BAY TO BAKER TRAIL, SQUALICUM CREEK PARK TRAILS AND
LITTLE SQUALICUM PARK TRAILS
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
These trails access Birchwood Park, Squalicum Creek Park, Little
Squalicum Park and Squalicum Beach. Dogs must be on leash, except
at Little Squalicum Park.
TRAILHEADS
Little Squalicum Park, 640 Marine Dr.
Birchwood Park, 2709 Cedarwood Ave.
Squalicum Creek Park, 1001 Squalicum Way
Port of Bellingham parking area - From Port of Bellingham's parking
area at the west end of Roeder Avenue, take a low tide beach walk on sand
and cobblestones along the Bellingham Bay shoreline. Please leash your
dog on the beach.
MILEAGE
0.7 mile – Squalicum Beach to Pinewood Ave. /Patton St.
1.2 miles –Squalicum Beach to Squalicum Parkway at the
Northwest Ave. Bridge.
1.2 Miles – Squalicum Creek Park, from Squalicum Way to
Squalicum Beach.
Little Squalicum Park is a community park established in 1976.
Facilities include beach, trails, interpretive displays and parking. Little
Squalicum Creek runs through this park.
Squalicum Creek Park is a community park established in 2002.
Facilities include restroom, ballfield, parking, and trails. Future phases
will add a playground, picnic facilities, fenced dog park, and basketball.
Birchwood Park is a neighborhood park established in 1996. Facilities
include playground, picnic shelter, parking and open field.
Squalicum Beach is owned and managed by the Port of Bellingham.
Dogs must be on-leash.
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CIVIC FIELD ATHLETIC COMPLEX
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Easy gravel trail begins near the Sportsplex on Civic Field Way. Follow
path through the woods, then along Frank Geri Fields to a loop trail
through the woods east of Puget St. This trail connects to Salmon
Woods trails and to Whatcom Creek Trail. Keep your dog on-leash,
please.
TRAILHEAD
Use any of the parking lots at Civic Field Athletic Complex.
MILEAGE
1.2 mile loop. See map
Civic Field Athletic Complex is a community park established in the
mid-1950's. Facilities include lighted football/soccer stadium, track and
field facilities, four lighted and two unlighted softball fields, lighted
baseball stadium, aquatic center, playground, skate park, bike park,
privately operated indoor ice and soccer facility, parking, restrooms and
trails.
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CIVIC FIELD ATHLETIC COMPLEX
AND CIVIC TRAIL MAP
Civic Trail Loop .....1.2 miles out and back
Other trails
Civic Field Track.....400 meters (.25 mile)
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Map 2
CONNELLY CREEK TRAIL
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Relatively flat terrain along Connelly Creek through wooded canopy and
open meadows. Dogs must be on leash.
TRAILHEADS
Limited parking on gravel shoulder at the south access on Donovan Ave.
at 30th St. North access from Ferry Ave. east of Sehome High School
near Bill McDonald Parkway. Follow the sidewalk on the south side of
Donovan west for one block to Happy Valley Park where the trail
continues south to Old Fairhaven Parkway. There are numerous
neighborhood access points.
MILEAGE
1 mile - Ferry Ave. to Donovan Ave.
Connelly Creek Nature Area was established in 1981. Some of the
largest Sitka Spruce trees in the city are found near the creek.
Happy Valley Park is a neighborhood park established in 1995.
Facilities include playground, picnic table and trails.
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Padden Creek
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Valley
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CORDATA PARK
Cordata Park, acquired by the City in 2007, features trails, benches and
interpretive signs. Additional park development is planned for the future.
Birding opportunities abound with the variety of habitats. Dogs on-leash.
TRAILHEADS
Walk-in trail access at west end of Horton Road and off of Cordata
Parkway, north of Horton Road. No on-street parking.
Trail users may park at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, located at
400 Meadowbrook Ct., in signed designated spaces only. Please
respect their private property.
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CORNWALL PARK TRAILS
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Level gravel and paved trails in the park interior. Gravel trails in wooded
areas. Dogs must be on a leash, please.
TRAILHEADS: Three main park entrances and parking areas:
Meridian St. at Squalicum Way.
Meridian St. at Maplewood Ave.
North end of Cornwall Ave.
Cornwall Park is a community park established in 1909. Facilities
include two picnic shelters, two playgrounds, a spray park, disc golf,
trails, restrooms, parking, basketball court, tennis & pickle ball courts,
multi-purpose field, horseshoe pits, barbecue grills and picnic tables.
Squalicum Creek provides seasonal interest with salmon runs and
waterfalls.
Maps of the Cornwall Park disc golf course and a Cornwall Park history
brochure are available at the Cornwall Park office.
BUG LAKE TRAIL
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Unimproved dirt trail with some un-bridged creek crossings. Fishing is
allowed. See fishing regulations. Portions of the trail may be impassable
during high water. Dogs on leash.
TRAILHEAD
From Squalicum Parkway at intersection with Birchwood Ave. No
parking.
MILEAGE
0.1 mile one-way along south side of the lake
rev. Oct. 2012
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Map 5
City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation
3424 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98225
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Squalicum
Creek Greenway
Open Space
Cornwall Park Trails and
Bug Lake Trail Map
Squalicum
Creek Greenway
Open Space
Squalicum Cre
BIRCHWOOD AVE
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Playground
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Shelter
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DOWNTOWN TRAILS
OLD VILLAGE TRAIL
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: This urban trail through the Lettered Streets neighborhood is
sometimes shared with traffic entering driveways and private property. The trail
connects Old Town with Elizabeth Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Please
keep your dogs on leash along this busy, urban trail.
TRAILHEADS: North access at Broadway St.
Maritime Heritage Park.
South access and parking lot at
MILEAGE: 0.5 mile from Broadway St. to Maritime Heritage Park
WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (WEST) and Maritime Heritage Park
See Maps 14.
DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT TRAILS
Squalicum Harbor Trail, maintained by the Port of Bellingham, starts at Bellwether
on the Bay, located on Bellwether Way, and follows the Squalicum Harbor shoreline.
South Bay Trail starts at Railroad and Maple and runs along Bellingham Bay.
Map 13. Dogs must be on leash.
See
THE DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL LANDMARKS WALKING TOUR
Several historical landmarks located in Downtown Bellingham are shown on this
map. For a detailed history of each landmark, visit the City’s history website:
http://www.cob.org/services/neighborhoods/historic/tour/index.aspx
Legend
1. Territorial Courthouse (a.k.a. Richards Building) (1858, NRHP)
2. Pickett House (1856, NRHP)
3. First Congregational Church (c. 1902)
4. Immanuel School of Industries (1906, NRHP)
5. Lottie Roth Block (1890, NRHP)
6. Great Northern Freight Depot (1905)
7. Great Northern Passenger Depot (1927, NRHP)
8. Andall Building (1913)
9. Waterfront Tavern (c. 1910)
10. New Whatcom City Hall (1892-93, NRHP)
11. Salmon Woman Totem Pole (2000)
12. Bellingham City Hall (1939)
13. Whatcom County Railway & Light Power Station (1908-1912)
14. Elizabeth Park (1906)
15. Aftermath Club (1904, NRHP)
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Courthouse Library
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Wider Multi-use Trails
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INTERURBAN TRAIL
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
The Interurban Trail connects the Fairhaven Historic District with
Larrabee State Park following a former electric rail line. This is an easy
trail, except for a steep section through Arroyo Park. Mostly wooded
with some scenic views of Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and the San
Juan Islands. Please keep your dog on leash.
TRAILHEADS
North access at 10th St. and Donovan Ave. South access with fee
parking at Larrabee State Park. Several parking areas available - see
map.
MILEAGE
1.8 miles - 10th St. and Donovan Ave. to Arroyo Park.
6.6 miles - 10th St. and Donovan Ave. to Larrabee State Park.
ARROYO PARK TRAILS
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Moderate to difficult trails through densely wooded area. Chuckanut
Creek runs through this park. Dogs may be off leash, if under voice
control.
TRAILHEADS
Three parking areas – two east of Chuckanut Drive on Old Samish Rd.
The third is at the North Chuckanut Trailhead parking lot south of Old
Samish Rd., on the east side of N. Chuckanut Dr.
MILEAGE
0.75 mile - Old Samish Rd. to California St.
Arroyo Park was established in 1923. Facilities include parking and
trails. The park is a starting point for Whatcom County and Larrabee
State Parks’ extensive trail systems in the Chuckanut Mountains.
INTERURBAN TRAIL MAP
.6 mi. 10th St. to Rotary Trailhead
1.2 mi. Rotary Trailhead to Old Samish Rd.
.8 mi. Old Samish Rd to California St.
4 mi. California St. to Larrabee State Park
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Select paths shown.
Please stay out of
sensitive wetlands.
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1/2 mile trail markers (2013)
Fairhaven
Village
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Secondary Trail (2'-4' wide)
Minor Trails (1'-1 1/2' wide)
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Chuckanut
Parklands
(County)
Map 7
LAKE PADDEN PARK TRAILS
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
An easy loop trail goes around the lake through open and wooded
areas. Moderately difficult dirt trails through the woods south and east
of the lake with mostly hilly terrain. Horse trailer parking at the Wilkin St.
trailhead. Horses must yield to pedestrians. Padden Gorge Trail follows
the creek from the dam west of the lake to 36th St. Dogs must be on
leash, except where noted.
TRAILHEADS and PARKING
West Entrance off of Samish Way, East of 46th St.
East Entrance, off of Samish Way, East of Governor Rd.
Wilkin St. (east of 40th St.) This is also the horse trailer parking lot.
Trailhead parking and trail access on Samish Way across from
Galbraith Lane.
MILEAGE
2.6 mile loop trail around the Lake.
5.1 miles of multipurpose trails south and east of the Lake.
Lake Padden Park is a community park established in 1972. Facilities
include two picnic shelters, playground, beach with swimming area,
restrooms, trails, parking, basketball court, softball fields, multi-purpose
fields, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and fenced dog park. Lake Padden
was once the drinking water source for Bellingham.
Lake Padden Golf Course was rated by Golf Digest as one of the best
municipal courses in the state. This beautiful 18 hole golf course is a full
service facility offering complete practice facilities, golf lessons, snack
bar and club rentals. www.lakepaddengolf.com (360) 738-7400
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LOWER PADDEN TRAIL
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Easy trail with gently rolling terrain, following lower Padden Creek.
Salmon can be observed in the late fall. Padden Lagoon has an
observation deck for viewing marine wildlife and Fairhaven Harbor.
Please keep your dogs on leash.
TRAILHEADS
West access at Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (4th Ave.) East
access in the Fairhaven Historic District at the intersection of 10th St.
and Donovan Ave. Several access points from neighborhood streets.
MILEAGE
0.4 mile - from 4th St. to 10th St.
FAIRHAVEN PARK TRAILS
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Mostly flat gravel and dirt trails in wooded park setting. In late fall salmon
can be observed in Padden Creek. Dogs must be on leash.
TRAILHEAD
Parking lot in Fairhaven Park on Chuckanut Drive.
MILEAGE
0.5 mile of loop trails
Fairhaven Park is a community park established in 1906. Facilities
include two picnic shelters, a pavilion, a playground, a spray park, a
basketball court, tennis courts, trails, a multi-purpose field, parking,
restrooms, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Padden Creek provides
seasonal interest with salmon runs and waterfalls.
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JULIA AV
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DONOVAN AV
LARRABEE AV
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City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation
3424 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98225
0 125 250
Spray Park &
Playground
Trail
17TH ST
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DONOVAN AV
Bellingham
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10TH ST
Secondary Trail
15TH ST
GAMBIER AV
12TH ST
DOUGLAS AV
16TH ST
Primary Trail
19TH ST
11TH ST
11TH ST
Fairhaven
Village
Padden Green
6TH ST
Lowe r Pa dd
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Wastewater
Plant
MCKENZIE AV
4TH ST
21ST ST
Bellingham Bay
To Arroyo Park and
Larrabee State Park
CODY AV
HAPPY CT
22ND ST
Legend
18TH ST
19TH ST
Lower Padden
TAYLOR AV Trail & Fairhaven Park Trails
14TH ST
CHUCKANUT DR
20TH ST
20TH ST
23RD ST
Taylor
Dock
Map 9
24TH ST
12TH ST
BENNETT AV
22ND ST
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25TH ST
NORTHRIDGE PARK TRAILS
Northridge Park, established in 1991, has trails winding through second
growth Douglas Fir forest with wetland pockets. Dogs must be on leash.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
There are multiple gravel connector trails to neighborhood streets and
one main loop trail through Northridge Park. Three trail segments
contain steps.
TRAILHEADS
Neighborhood street parking only. Trail access at E. McLeod Road,
Carrington Way, Magrath Road, Woodside Way, and Chandler Parkway.
MILEAGE
0.7 mile – Main Loop Trail
0.2 mile – Chandler Parkway to Northridge Park Loop
o Contains steps
0.3 mile – E. McLeod Road to Northridge Park Loop
o Contains steps
N
St. Clair
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Basin
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Trail
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CT
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steps
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steps
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RAILROAD TRAIL
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Gentle grade, gravel trail. Views of Bellingham Bay from the Alabama
Street Overpass. Wildlife and marsh birds may be observed at St. Clair
Pond, Scudder's Pond and Lake Whatcom. Please keep dogs on leash.
TRAILHEADS
East access from the parking lot at Bloedel Donovan Park. West access
at Memorial Park on King St. Many access points from neighborhood
streets.
MILEAGE
3.2 miles - Memorial Park to Bloedel Donovan Park.
KLIPSUN TRAIL
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Steep grade, gravel trail with some steps. This trail connects the
Railroad Trail to Northridge Park. Dogs must be on-leash.
TRAILHEADS
Parking at Big Rock Garden. East access at the north end of Sylvan St.
West access from Railroad Trail south of St. Clair Detention Pond.
Several access points from neighborhood streets.
MILEAGE
0.6 mile - Railroad Trail to Northridge Park.
Memorial Park is a neighborhood park established in 1889.
Big Rock Garden was established in 1992. The Garden is home to a
permanent sculpture exhibit and hosts sculpture shows. The Japanese
style gardens are maintained with the help of volunteers. Facilities
include parking, restrooms and trails.
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Barkley Trail
Whatcom Falls
Park
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Park
Alabama Bridge
Roosevelt
Elementary
School
ALABAMA ST
L
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Barkley
Village
Mall
Roosevelt
Nature
Area
St. Clair
Detention
Basin
Klipsun Trail (trail has steep sections)
.6 mi. Railroad Trail to Barkley Tunnel
.6 mi. Barkley Tunnel to Big Rock Garden
WHATCOM CREEK T R AIL
IOWA ST
AD
P
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Roosevelt
Park
R
RO
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BARKLEY BLVD
Railroad Trail
1 mi. Memorial Park to Woburn St.
.6 mi. Woburn St. to Klipsun Trail
.6 mi. Klipsun Trail to Alabama St. (Bridge)
1 mi. Alabama St. to Bloedel Donovan Park
via Whatcom Creek Bridge
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Memorial
Park
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Big Rock
Garden
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Sylvan
Pond
Scudder's
Pond
Whatcom
Lagoon
Barkley Tunnel
KLIPSUN TRAIL
Northridge Park
Map 10
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0.25
Miles
0.5
Map 11
RAILROAD TRAIL
rev. Nov 2012
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Whatcom
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Silver Beach
Elementary
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Silver Beach
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Bloedel
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Minor Trail (1'-1 1/2' wide)
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SEHOME HILL ARBORETUM TRAILS
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Moderately steep, unpaved, gravel and dirt trails through wooded
terrain. Paved paths with slight grade at the summit. Observation tower
north of the parking lot on the summit with views of Bellingham and
beyond. General trail maps on site. Dogs must be on leash, except
where noted.
TRAILHEADS
Parking at the top of the hill inside the park. Take 25th St. north from Bill
McDonald Parkway.
Several pedestrian access points:
North: From the end of Jersey St. and E. Myrtle St.
West: From the W.W.U. campus
South: From the northern end of 25th St.
East: From Allen Avenue and 32nd St.
MILEAGE
6.0 miles of trails
Sehome Arboretum was established in 1893. Facilities include trails,
parking, overlook tower and interpretive displays. Sehome Arboretum is
a backdrop to Western Washington University. A walking tour of the
University’s outdoor sculpture collection is a recommended addition to
any walk in the Arboretum.
http://www.wwu.edu/share/index.html
SEHOME HILL ARBORETUM TRAIL MAP
Dirt Foot Paths (1'-2' wide)
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Map 12
SOUTH BAY TRAIL AND BOULEVARD PARK
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Gentle grade, gravel trial with scenic views of Bellingham Bay and the
San Juan Islands. Trail follows 10th street between Taylor Dock and
Douglas Ave. Dogs must be on leash.
TRAILHEADS
Parking at Boulevard Park and on S. State St. North access at Railroad
Ave. and Maple St. South access at 10th St. and Mill Ave.
MILEAGE
0.4 mile - Maple St. to Wharf St.
1.4 miles - Wharf St. to Pattle Point in Boulevard Park.
0.5 mile - Pattle Point to Fairhaven Village Green at Mill Ave.
Boulevard Park is a community park established in 1980. Located on
Bellingham Bay, this park is a favorite for sunset viewing and recreating
by the waterfront.
Facilities include playground, picnic tables,
barbecues, interpretive displays, performance stage, trails, parking,
restrooms, and pocket beaches. There is also a coffee shop with
fireplace, wireless internet and views of Bellingham Bay.
Taylor Dock is a historic structure once used to support waterfront
industry. It was reconstructed and opened for public use in 2004.
Fairhaven Village Green was established in 2003. Facilities include
restrooms, seating, a stage, pergola and drinking fountains, all in
Historic Fairhaven.
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State St.
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BO
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3424 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98225
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1/2 mile markers
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Bellingham
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12th St.
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11th St.
14TH ST
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Boulevard Park Detail
Map 13
WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (WEST)
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Easy paved and gravel trails. At Maritime Heritage Park, trails on either
side of the creek lead to falls. Trails continue on both sides of the creek
to Grand Ave., then follow one side or the other Railroad Ave. The
bridge crossing the creek was damaged during a fire in November 2012
and is closed until funding for replacement becomes available. At the
bridge, the trail forks right to Railroad Ave. The trail route continues
along a street route: Ellis St., to Kansas St., cross State St. and follow
Meador Avenue. Just before the I-5 overpass, trail continues along the
creek to Whatcom Falls Park. Dogs must be on leash, except along the
waterline trail in Whatcom Falls Park.
TRAILHEADS
Parking lot off C Street at Maritime Heritage Park. Many access points
from downtown streets.
MILEAGE
See map
Maritime Heritage Park is a community park established in 1978.
Facilities include a program building, amphitheater, fish hatchery, picnic
tables, barbecues, trails, interpretive displays, parking, and restrooms.
Whatcom Creek provides seasonal interest with large salmon runs and
waterfalls.
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2013
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Museum
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.2 mi. Holly St. to Falls
.1 mi. Falls to City Hall
.4 mi. City Hall to Railroad Bridge
.7 mi. Railroad Ave. Bridge to I-5 underpass
.4 mi. I-5 to Racine Bridge
.4 mi. Racine Bridge to Civic Athletic Complex
.5 mi. Racine Bridge to Whatcom Falls Park
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Heritage
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Salmon Woods
Open Space
TO WHATCOM
FALLS PARK
on trail
M CRE EK TRAIL
Racine
Bridge
FRASER ST
I-5 Underpass
¥5
IOWA ST
µ
Primary Trail (6'-12' wide)
Minor Trails (1'-1 1/2' wide)
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City of Bellingham - Parks & Recreation
3424 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Map 14
WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (WEST) MAP
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(EAST)
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Rolling, gravel trails along the creek with some steep grades and stairs.
Dogs may be off leash along a stretch of the waterline trail. See map for
details.
TRAILHEADS
See map for parking.
Several walk-in entrances:
Woburn St. at Yew St./Iowa St.
Woburn St. at Fraser St.
Electric Ave. at Kansas Ave.
Electric Ave. at Flynn St.
Iowa Dr. at Erie St.
MILEAGE
See map
Whatcom Falls Park is a community park established in 1908. Facilities
include two picnic shelters, playgrounds, a multi-purpose field, a
basketball court, tennis courts, barbecues, picnic tables, restrooms,
trails, interpretive displays, a fish hatchery and parking. The stone bridge
is an excellent waterfall viewing spot. Educational signage about local
fish is located at the fish hatchery.
A brochure detailing Whatcom Falls Park history and points of interest is
available at the Cornwall Park office.
Bloedel Donovan Park is a community park established in 1946.
Facilities include a community building, a pavilion, a preschool,
playground, a swimming area and beach, parking, restrooms, trails, a
basketball court, sand volleyball courts, multi-purpose field, a boat
launch, picnic tables and barbecues. Located on impressive Lake
Whatcom, it is a favorite beach hang-out in the summer.
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Primary Trail (6'-12' wide)
Minor Trails (1'-1 1/2' wide)
Dog Off-leash Trails
Railroad Trestle (1916)
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.6 mi. Bloedel Donovan to Fish Hatchery
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OTHER TRAILS
WATERFRONT TRAILS & BEACHES
Boulevard Park & Taylor Dock (South Bay Trail Map)
Squalicum Harbor Promenade (Port of Bellingham)
Padden Lagoon Overlook to Marine Park around the
Bellingham Cruise Terminal (Larrabee & Fairhaven Park Trail
Map)
Chuckanut Beach ( Interurban Trail Map)
Little Squalicum Beach (Bay to Baker Trail Map)
SUNSET POND
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Gravel trail north of pond provides water access. Dirt trail on south side
of pond, connects to trail easement on stairs at Sunset Pond Apts. and
leads to Orleans St. All trails plus the water are designated for dog
training and water exercise. Dogs must be under voice control when off
leash.
TRAILHEAD
Access and parking off James St. Rd.
MILEAGE
North trail: 0.2 mile one-way
South trail: 0.3 mile one-way to gate at the apartments
Sunset Pond Park: Facilities include parking and trails. Fishing is
allowed. See fishing regulations.
WHATCOM COUNTY PARK TRAILS
Call Whatcom County Parks and Recreation 360.733.2900 for trail
brochures and information about more trails that are just outside the
Bellingham city limits. You can also view this information online:
http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks
BIKE TRAILS MAP
You may also be interested in a City bike trails map:
http://www.cob.org/documents/gis/maps/COB_Bikemap.pdf
GALBRAITH MOUNTAIN TRAILS
A vast network of mountain biking trails with trailheads on City property.
Most of the trails are on private property. The trails change frequently.
Please check maps which are available at local stores and on various
websites. Bellingham Parks & Open Spaces are shaded green on this
map.
City of Bellingham
Animal Related Regulations
The purpose of this information is to acquaint you
with the City Laws and Policies relating to having
animals within City of Bellingham Park facilities.
(Bellingham Municipal Code 8.04.070)
GENERAL REGULATIONS
All dogs in City Parks must be under control by
means of being ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES (the
owner or handler must be in possession of one
leash per dog at all times) unless in an area
designated for dog exercise and training.
The owner or handler of any dog is to REMOVE
FECAL MATTER deposited by their animal on
public property or public easement before the
owner leaves the immediate area where the fecal
matter was deposited.
The owner or handler of any dog must have in
their possession the equipment necessary to
remove their dog’s fecal matter when
accompanied by said dog on public property or
public easement.
CERTIFIED SERVICE DOGS ARE EXEMPT
FROM THIS POLICY
Service Dogs are defined as those dogs that have
been professionally trained and certified as
Service Animals.
OFF-LEASH DOG EXERCISE AND
TRAINING AREAS
All dog owners/handlers are still responsible for
having voice or sound control of their animal in
designated exercise areas. When possible
conflict exists within use of off-leash areas
(particularly trails), by other people or dogs, then
the owners/handlers must control their dog by
leash if necessary.
The owner or handler must respect all natural
areas by staying on trails to minimize damage and
preventing dogs from flushing, chasing or
otherwise disturbing wildlife.
The owner or handler must also restrict dogs in
heat from off-leash areas, as well as dogs who
exhibit aggressive behavior.
The City has designated, by City Policy PAR
3.01.20 the following Park areas where dogs can
be off leash for exercise and training as signed.
Fenced Off-Leash areas: The owner or handler
must follow specific regulations within fenced offleash areas as posted at each site.
Arroyo Park: All Trails
Lake Padden Park: The fenced off-leash area
near the ballfields in the southeastern part of the
Park. Trails as designated at the east end of the
Park between the fenced off-leash area and
Galbraith entry on E. Samish. A dog water
exercise area near the ballfields area (east side of
lake) is signed for dog training/exercise. Dogs are
restricted to entering Lake Padden only in this
area.
Sunset Pond: All trails plus the water are
designated for water exercise and training area.
Sehome Hill Arboretum: All secondary trails.
Dogs must be on leashes on all paved trails plus
the Jersey Street and Arboretum Walkway which
are the two trails at the bottom of the Arboretum
abutting the University campus.
Bloedel Donovan Park: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. year
round. If wet weather results in turf damage, off
leash dogs will only be allowed south of the
parking lot, at the discretion of the Director of the
Parks & Recreation Department.
Whatcom Falls Park: The Waterline Trail (south
of Whatcom Creek) west of the Water Treatment
Plant to Bayview Cemetery and the trail from the
Waterline Trail south to Lakeway.
Little Squalicum Park: All Trails. (Note – Little
Squalicum Creek may contain hazardous
chemicals which may be harmful to animals. Also,
the Little Squalicum Beach area is NOT owned or
regulated by the Bellingham Parks and Recreation
Department.)
Post Point Treatment Area: The field and trails
adjacent to the treatment facility are open for dog
training and exercise. City park regulations apply
to this area.
Maritime Heritage Park: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. year
round.
ANIMAL RESTRICTED AREAS
Due to heavy use by the public plus safety and
health concerns, as well as sensitivity to art and
gardens, there are several park areas where dogs
and domestic animals are not allowed.
A. Playgrounds
B. Spray Parks
C. Athletic Fields including but not limited to:
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Civic & Joe Martin Fields
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Frank Geri & Downer Fields
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Squalicum Creek Park Ballfield
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Battersby Field
D. Tennis Courts
E. Big Rock Garden Park
F. Woodstock Farm
ON LEASH AREAS
All areas not posted require dogs to be on a leash
as part of City Park Code and Citywide Leash
Law.
HORSES IN CITY PARKS
Horses are only allowed on paved roads open to
motor vehicles OR designated bridle trails in the
following parks:
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Arroyo Park. All Trails.
Cornwall Park. Wooded area between
ballfield & pedestrian trail.
Interurban Trail. From Old Samish Road
to 12th St.
Lake Padden Park. Bridle trails on
wooded side of park above pedestrian
trail.
Little Squalicum Park. Trail from
Bellingham Technical College to Bay.
Whatcom Falls Park. Trails across the
bridge, north of Whatcom Creek.
The owner or handler is responsible for cleaning
up waste deposits left on park property and they
are required to have in their possession the
equipment necessary to remove the fecal matter
when accompanied by their horse on public
property or public easement.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP
YOUR DOG’S WASTE!
IT’S THE LAW AND IT’S FOR YOUR
SAFETY TOO!
When animal waste is left to decompose, the
pathogens it contains can end up in our lakes
and streams.
In large numbers, pathogens in untreated
drinking water and recreational waters can
present a health risk.
11,000 pounds of waste is produced by all
the dogs in Whatcom County in one day!
5 ounces of dog waste can contain
3,408,000,000 fecal coliform bacteria.
Fecal coliform is the name for a group of
bacteria found in waste from humans and
animals. When this indicator bacteria is
found in water samples, there may be
disease-causing pathogens present as well.
NO HUNTING
No person shall hunt, catch or injure any wild
animal or bird on park property.
VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS IS
PUNISHABLE BY FINE
Any violation of a provision of the regulation is a
misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not to
exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
ENFORCEMENT
For enforcement of Dog Off-Leash Areas, contact
The Whatcom Humane Society: (360) 733-2080.
PROTECT BELLINGHAM’S
OUTSTANDING GREENWAYS!
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Please stay on trails
Volunteer for the City’s Parks Volunteer
Program – find schedules at the Park
Admin Office or visit
http://www.cob.org/government/public/
volunteer/parks/index.aspx
Report illegal activities in the parks such
as tree cutting or dumping
SHARE THE TRAILS
TRAIL ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES
All Trail Users:
o Be aware and respectful of other trail users.
o Represent your sport/activity well to the community.
o Keep trails clean.
o Stay on trails; do not create informal paths into sensitive areas.
o Use crosswalks with caution.
Yield:
o Bicyclists yield to pedestrians and horses.
o Pedestrians yield to horses (clearly alert horseback riders when approaching from behind).
Walkers:
o Stay to the right of an imaginary line down the center of a trail.
o Allow room for other trail users passing, do not go three or more abreast on trail.
o Move to the right when a passing trail user shouts “Passing on your left”. If walking your
pet, pull him close to allow safe passing.
Runners:
o Alert trail users when passing from behind.
Bikers:
o Alert trail users by voice (“passing on the left”) and/or bell before passing from behind.
o Travel at a speed that respects the safety of others.
IPOD/headphone/cell phone users:
o Adjust volume to hear alerts from passing trail users.
Dog Owners:
o Dogs should be under control in off-leash areas.
o Dogs should be on-leash and under control in on-leash areas.
SAY HELLO TO YOUR FELLOW TRAIL USERS