Sunnyland

The neighborhood is home to Sunnyland Elementary School, the recently renovated Bellingham High School, and Assumption Catholic Church and school.

The renovated Sunnyland Square complex at James and Alabama streets is bringing new shops to the area, including a Trader Joe’s grocery store.

HISTORY

The park that came to be known as Memorial Park began in 1889 when Pierre Barlow Cornwall set aside eight acres. After World War I, a memorial was built honoring local residents who died in the war.

A new monument honoring almost 500 Whatcom County veterans who have died in battle was dedicated in 2005.

SCHOOLS

Sunnyland Elementary, Whatcom Middle, Bellingham High, Options High.

District: Bellingham School District, www.bham.wednet.edu.

PARKS

Memorial, Broadway, Sunnyland.

QUOTE

“Sunnyland is a centrally located neighborhood and it’s a place where you can own a small home with a yard and a detached garage and yet you’re still minutes from all the amenities that make city life good.”
Patrick McKee, Sunnyland resident for 11 years