Bellingham Parks & Recreation

Supporting a healthy community by providing high quality parks and recreation services.

[Bellingham Parks & Recreation @BellinghamParks]

If you sign up for the Santa 5k, you might see some adorable polar pups this year...

SIGN UP NOW!

The race is Sunday, December 17 at 11 a.m. (check-in starts at 10 a.m.)

Register at: https://t.co/hAtIOCfTXD

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1/4: Good news! All the trails in Little Squalicum Park will be open starting this afternoon (11/17), including a new trail and pedestrian bridge that offer views of the recently completed Little Squalicum Estuary.

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Want to try something new? Or maybe you already love to belly dance... The Shimmies & Shakes Belly Dance Workshop on Nov 26 is for you!  All genders welcome and no dance experience needed!

Sign up today!
https://t.co/5hAfREQNXR

@rachelbellydance

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Exciting Adventure Awaits!  Join us for a FREE presentation with guest speakers Ken and Kris Wilcox.  Explore Europe's beauty—from Cinque Terre to Dubrovnik. Thursday, Nov. 16, 7 – 9pm @ Whatcom Museum – Old City Hall

#traveltalks #adventure #bellinghamparks

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Photo by Kenni Merritt

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Don't miss your opportunity to complete the Lake Padden Recreational Assessment Survey.

Complete the survey before it closes tonight!

https://t.co/HKNxj22QO3

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Preschool open gym is canceled today (November 7) due to a water line break!

#bellinghamwa #bellinghamparks #bloedeldonovanpark #preschoolopengym

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Join the cool people at Open Roller Skate this Friday at the Depot Market Square.

Open to quad & inline skaters of all ages. free to kind people.

Depot Market Square
November 3, December 1, December 22
6 p.m. 8 p.m.
Bring your own skates!

#bellinghamparks @downtownbham

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Send us pictures of your costumed trick-or-treaters at the newly opened Lorraine Ellis Playground! (@bellinghamparks).

We hope you have fun in this shiny new place to play!

Lorraine Ellis Park is located at 1700 W Illinois St.

https://t.co/vIFIGl6P3X

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Do you appreciate a Halloween event not centered around candy for your preschool through second grader? Join Boo at Bloedel!

AGES: Grade 2 and younger 3:30- 5 p.m.
16< for Sensory Friendly from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Park
COST: Free! ($3 suggested donation)

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The Arroyo Park Bridge over Chuckanut Creek is repaired and open! 😃

The bridge was damaged when a winter storm fell a tree on it in January 2021. This new bridge is sturdy enough to last generations while protecting our local salmon population.

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Don't miss AJ Barse at this Thursday's travelogue presentation at the Whatcom Museum.

He created Adventure School for his son based on his philosophy of “Adventuregogy.”

Thursday, October 19
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Whatcom Museum (121 Prospect St.)
Cost: Free (suggested donation: $5)

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@CascadiaDaily Actually yes.

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Teen Camp Out is on Thursday and we have spots open! Bring a pumpkin and carve it with us! Things got a little rowdy at the last pumpkin carving—we love a little bit of competition!

Register before it's too late! - https://t.co/WaUQ8A5y7M

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Huge thanks to the 63 amazing volunteers who turned up to rescue a section along Padden Creek from the clutches of Reed Canary Grass!

Pre-register for our next adventure at https://t.co/BuRGo3U1iZ.

This work party are funded by the Greenways Levy.🌱

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Take 5.2 minutes of your day to complete the Lake Padden Recreational Assessment.

Whether you access Lake Padden for fishing, paddling, or walking Fido we want to hear from you.

https://t.co/fYXtjzGJ7Z

Photo: Donald Simpson

@beIIinghamwa #lakepadden

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Join this Saturday's volunteer work party at Padden Creek Daylighting to celebrate Orca Recovery Day.

We're working to remove invasive species and reduce erosion in this salmon-bearing stream.

Register at https://t.co/5CQMcPOwrx

#orcarecovery #habitatrecovery #salmonrecovery

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Spots are still open for the Paranormal Detective Agency on Friday 10/20! 👻

Register today: https://t.co/cqqlVHbFb8

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Do you recognize this park?

The 11th poster with the correct answer will receive 30 minutes of outstanding luck.

Caution: Using parks may cause smiling, healthier blood pressure, and a stronger sense of well-being.

#bellinghamparks #bellinghamwa

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Need a break or maybe a date night?

Sign your kiddos up for Night Camp this Thursday from 5:30-8:30pm. For 3 hours it's only $18! Ages 6 to 12.

Sign up here: https://t.co/22I7YVzk65

Can't make this Night Camp? Our next one is November 9.

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