The Park Administrative Office is currently closed to visitors. However, we are happy to assist over the phone or email during our regular business hours.
Please click the link for a full listing of park operational changes.
South Fork Park
Silver Lake Park
Samish Park
Lookout Mountain Park
Lily Point Marine Park
Lake Whatcom Park Chanterelle Overlook
Hovander Park Fragrance Garden
Birch Bay
Whatcom County Parks has something for everyone
Our 16,000 acres of natural lands encompasses ocean beaches to mountain peaks. You’ll find challenging mountain bike and hiking trails as well as playgrounds and historic sites. You can rent a small picnic area or a full featured event facility.
Each year we strive to improve our recreational offerings by building new trails, improving campgrounds and facilities, and maintaining Parks properties throughout the system.
We value your opinion. Please click here to help us improve your experience in Whatcom County Parks. Thank you in advance.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Commission currently has three vacancies; District 1, District 2, and District 4. This commission serves in an advisory capacity to the County Executive and the Parks and Recreation Department on matters relating to parks, recreation and senior services.
Please see our vacancies page for more information and application instructions.
The Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve stairway is closed to the public due to structural damage caused by winter storms. The stairway structure was declared unsafe and closed to the public in February of 2020. View Public Notice
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 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.
