Whatcom Falls Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Regional Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Waterfall, Stone Bridge, Forest, Trails

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Public Transit: Bus, Bike Racks

lBus Route: #512 and #525 Electric Ave at Birch St

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Mixed Use Field, Open Space, Trails, Outdoor Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Rollerskating, Birdwatching, Fishing, Pump Track

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills

Playground Size: Small

Playground Shade: Some

Playground Surface Type: Engineered wood fiber

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Historic Site, Picnic Shelter

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Trail map: https://www.cob.org/documents/parks/parks-trails/trail-guide/whatcom_falls.pdf Additional trail information from WA Trails Association: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/whatcom-creek

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Moderate, ADA Accessible

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas, Playground, Drinking Water, Historic Sites

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field

Open Space Shade: Some

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake, Creek/Stream