Bellingham waterfront is getting 109 new parking spots. Here’s what to know
The Port of Bellingham is adding more than 100 parking spaces along Granary Avenue to ease vehicle backups at the downtown waterfront. The expansion aims to improve access to nearby businesses, events, the Portal Container Village and Waypoint Park.
FULL STORY: ‘Music to a lot of ears’: More parking spots coming to Bellingham waterfront
Here are key takeaways:
• How many spots: The project will add 109 new parking spaces along Granary Avenue, just north of the existing lot.
• Why it matters: The current lot fills up fast on busy summer days and during events. The Port called the addition “music to a lot of ears.”
• Accessibility features: The new lot is expected to include ADA parking and infrastructure, plus temporary access points to a future skate park that is in planning.
• Events won’t be disrupted: The Port said it has been working closely with event organizers to ensure the expansion works for surrounding businesses and popular waterfront events.
• Long-term strategy: The parking expansion is part of a broader effort with city and development partners to create a parking strategy as the area transitions from temporary to permanent development.
• No timeline yet: The Port did not share an anticipated construction timeline or estimated completion date.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.
This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Bellingham waterfront is getting 109 new parking spots. Here’s what to know."
