Campsites & Cabins Campground Information
Facilities & SheltersFacility Information
Silver Lake Bridge
Monument Park Beach
Lake Whatcom Park Chanterelle Overlook
Interurban Trail Bridge
Hovander Barn Aerial
Fragrance Garden Flowers with Tennant Lake House
Canyon Lake Bridge
Semiahmoo Entry Road
Welcome Bridge River Access
South Fork Park Hay1
Roeder Home Exterior
Birch Bay Sunset
How do I
Book a campsite?
Rent a picnic shelter or facility?
Find out about volunteer opportunities?
Are there any off leash dog areas?
Hovander Homestead Park has the only off leash area in the Whatcom County Parks system.
Check out this City of Bellingham Parks document for more dog park options.
Where can I go for a beautiful hike?
Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve
Chuckanut Mountain Park
Lake Whatcom Park - Chanterelle Trail
What about an accessible or kid friendly trail?
Lake Whatcom Park - Hertz Trail
Where are the mountain bike trails?
Chuckanut Mountain Park
Lake Whatcom Park
Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve offers the challenging Cougar Ridge Trail.
Where can I rent boats (seasonal)?
Samish Park
Silver Lake Park
Where can I find equestrian trails?
Chuckanut Mountain Park
Interurban Trail
Silver Lake Park
Sunset Farm Park
Which parks have playgrounds?
Bay Horizon Park
Hovander Homestead Park
Josh VanderYacht Memorial Park
Lighthouse Marine Park
Samish Park
Silver Lake Park
Where can I get a map?
Click Here for printable pdf’s or geo-enabled interactive maps for each Whatcom County Park
The Bellingham Visitor and Information Center has free brochures and maps for city, county, state and national parks.
Mission Statement
The goal of the Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich the quality of life for the community and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the County through provision of outstanding parks and trails, open space and natural areas, as well as recreational activities and Senior Services.
Administrative Office
3373 Mount Baker Highway
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: 360-778-5850
Email: parks@co.whatcom.wa.us
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
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