FALL PLAYBOOK 2024 | BELLINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION
Family/Community Events
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Padden Polar Dip & Resolution
Run/Walk
New year, new you, same awesome plunge! Complete
with free popcorn, music, good vibes, hot cocoa, and
possible polar bear sightings! Participants will start
with a nice walk/jog around Lake Padden (2.7 miles)
beginning at 11:00 am. Once the clock hits 12:00 pm,
everyone will take the plunge! Bring a towel, shoes
that can get wet (a must have!) and a warm
change of clothes!
DAY/DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
TIME: Walk/Run: 11:00 am; Dip: 12:00 pm sharp!
AGES: All ages (16 and younger with an adult)
LOCATION: Lake Padden West Entrance.
Meet in front of the bath house.
COST: Free
COORDINATOR: Patrick Ulinski
Cooking Competition: The Salsa
Challenge 14+
You and one teammate will have two hours to make
the best salsa in the room… but you can only bring one
secret ingredient* with you. Compete in trivia challenges,
solve codes, and play games to earn extra ingredients.
Prizes for: Tastiest, Most Creative, and Presentation.
*Secret Ingredient Note: Judges will take off points if
salsa is too spicy.
DAY/DATE: Friday, Dec. 20
TIME: 6:00-8:00 pm
AGES: 14 years or older
LOCATION: Cordata Park Pavilion
COST: $40/team of two
(one person registers and pays for the entire team)
COORDINATOR: Rosa Caldwell
MIN: 5 teams / MAX: 10 teams of 2
• Arne Hanna Aquatic Center, 1114 Potter Street
• Bellingham City Hall, 210 Lottie Street
• Bloedel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Avenue
• Boulevard Park, 470 Bayview Drive
• Civic Sports Complex & Skate Park,
1355 Civic Field Way
• Cordata Park, 4510 Cordata Parkway
• Cornwall Memorial Park, 3424 Meridian Street
• Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Avenue
• Elizabeth Park, 2205 Elizabeth Street
• Fairhaven Library Auditorium, 1117 12th Street
• Fairhaven Park, 107 N. Chuckanut Drive
• Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 10th Street
• Lake Padden Park/Golf Course, 4882 Samish Way
• Maritime Heritage Park, 514 W. Holly Street
• Squalicum Creek Park, 1001 Squalicum Way
• Waypoint Park, 1145 Granary Avenue
• Woodstock Farm, 1200 Chuckanut Drive
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