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OWNER: City of Bellingham
CONTACT: (360) 778-7000
WEBSITE: https://www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/Pages/lake-padden-park.aspx
Hours: Dawn-Dusk
MANAGED BY: Whatcom County County
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 97%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Regional Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Lake, Tennis Courts, Trails, Mile Markers, Dog Park, Forest, Rental Buildings, Golf Course, Ball Fields
GETTING THERE:
Parking, Public Transit: Bus
lBus Route: #533 Samish Way at West Lake Padden or Yew St
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Baseball/Softball Field, Football/Soccer Field, Cricket Field, Mixed Use Field, Open Space, Trails, Outdoor Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Birdwatching, Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills
Playground Size: Medium
Playground Shade: Little or none
Playground Surface Type: Engineered wood fiber
Swimming: Natural Area (lake, beach)
Pets: Allowed On-Leash, Allowed Off-Leash, Dog Park
Additional Features: Picnic Shelter, Bath House
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAILS:
Trail Description: Trail map: https://www.cob.org/documents/parks/parks-trails/trail-guide/lake_padden.pdf
Trail Information: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lake-padden-park
Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Dog Walking, Birdwatching
Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Difficult
Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)
Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles
Trail Shade: Some, Lots
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel, Sand/Dirt
Trail Slope: Moderate, Steep
Trail Width: 4-8 ft, 8-12 ft
Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Playground, Drinking Water
OTHER:
Park Information: Maps
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic
Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field
Open Space Shade: Some
Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake, Creek/Stream
