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.
Phone: (360)778-5850
Email: parks@co.whatcom.wa.us
Please click the link for a full listing of park operational changes.
Stimpson Family Nature Reserve
Welcome Bridge River Access
Silver Lake Park
Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve
Chuckanut Mountain Park
Lookout Mountain Park
Birch Bay
Point Roberts
Squires Lake Park
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.
Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Commission currently has three vacancies; District 1, District 4, and District-At-Large. 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.
How do I
Book a campsite?
Rent a picnic shelter or facility?
Find out about volunteer opportunities?
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 go for a beautiful hike?
Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve
Chuckanut Mountain Park
Lake Whatcom Park - Chanterelle Trail
What about an accessible or kid friendly trail?
Lake Whatcom Park - Hertz Trail
Where are the mountain bike trails?
Chuckanut Mountain Park
Lake Whatcom Park
Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve offers the challenging IMBA Blue Square Cougar Ridge Trail.
Where can I rent boats (seasonal)?
Samish Park
Silver Lake Park
Where can I find equestrian trails?
Chuckanut Mountain Park
Interurban Trail
Silver Lake Park
Sunset Farm Park
Which parks have playgrounds?
Bay Horizon Park
Hovander Homestead Park
Josh VanderYacht Memorial Park
Lighthouse Marine Park
Samish Park
Silver Lake Park
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.
Administrative Office
3373 Mount Baker Highway
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: 360-778-5850
Email: parks@co.whatcom.wa.us
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm