Lake Padden Park

4700 Samish Wy, Bellingham, WA 98229



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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

ACCESS POINTS:     4880 Samish Wy, Bellingham, WA 98229    

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


PRA
Last Updated Nov 13, 2018