A new city park in Bellingham needs a name. Here’s what to know

Bellingham is planning a 29-acre park east of Bellis Fair mall that will combine trails, stream restoration and affordable housing. City officials want residents to help name it before the May 28 deadline.

FULL STORY: A new park with housing is planned for Bellingham, and you can help pick a name

Here are key takeaways:

• The park will sit on East Bakerview Road between Deemer Road and James Street in the King Mountain neighborhood. It includes 9 acres of cleared hayfields, a creek and 20 acres of forest and wetlands.
• Bellingham bought the site in 2020 for $2.3 million using Greenways Levy funds, with help from a $376,508 state grant. A 3.5-acre parcel at the northwest corner is reserved for a possible affordable housing development.
• Current name suggestions include Wildgrove Park, Komo Grove Park, Skygrove Park and Wildwood Park. Residents can submit ideas through the Engage Bellingham website until May 28.
• The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will recommend a name to the City Council. First trails could open this year, with construction on the broader park set to start in 2027.

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