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Where is Squalicum Creek Park and can it possibly be as cool as people say? The short answer is yes, Squalicum Creek Park is a new jewel in the already bedazzled park system The long answer is it's 7 9 times cooler than people say Amenities include: • The already popular zip line and playground facilities • An outdoor pavilion and BBQ • Basketball court • Dog off leash (small & large dog areas) • Ballfields able to accommodate little league, softball and adult baseball • Multi-use fields (lacrosse, rugby, etc ) • Lights for evening programming • Trail space • Park Operations facilities Beyond what you see upon rolling into the lot there's more Sure converting this former industrial site into a vibrant park has raised the value of every home within a 3 mile radius And yes, thank you for noticing, the structures do borrow characteristics (roof pitch, type, proportion and colors) of the surrounding neighborhood There are also a sustainability components that are harder to see We've adapted the existing storage to create a home for our operations staff Our trail crew, plumber, electrician and recreation division all work out of the large shed in the NE corner of the park Extremely durable materials were used to minimize maintenance needs Waste concrete was used to create land forms Alternative sources of non-potable water were developed and we maximized the infiltration of surface storm water run off on the site Long time neighbors will notice the addition of native flora replacing the landscape of rubble and weeds to create off channel salmon rearing habitat as well as homes for nature's smaller crawling and flying creatures Once we're fully operational the Birchwood Neighborhood might appreciate the field lighting designed specifically to reduce light trespass during evening use On the Columbia Neighborhood side residents might appreciate the new light and crosswalk providing safe access across a truck route This park has been brought to you through the combined efforts of Bellingham Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Puget Sound Energy, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Grateful Dogs Bellingham, Washington State Recreation and Construction Office and Greenways 8 bellingham parks & recreation • 3424 meridian st • bellingham, wa 98225 • cob/org/recreation • 360.778.7000 • bellingham parks & recreation • 3424 meridian st • bellingham, wa 98225 • cob/org/recreation • 360.778.7000 • bellingham parks & recreation • 3424 meridian st Elijah takes his turn on the zip line at Bellingham's newest park. Squalicum Creek Park is nestled between the Birchwood and Columbia neighborhoods located at 1001 Squalicum Creek Pkwy.

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