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Lake Padden Park

Bellingham, WA
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Ranked #4 of 26 attractions in Bellingham
Type: Parks
Description: This 900 acre park offers several miles of walking and biking trails.
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Bonney Lake, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Nice if you just want to walk around it. Notice they have some runners though and it get's a bit narrow in spots to have bikes, runners, and walkers on the same path. Would be nice also to have some beach area for the kids to play by or in the water.

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Bellingham, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Our city's forefathers planned well on purchasing the land of this park. It surrounds Lake Padden and has a trail that meanders along the shoreline and through the adjoining woods. This well kept trail is used by hundreds per week to enjoy a stroll, a run and time with nature. There is also a swimming area with restrooms with parking... More

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chilliwack
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

I was pleased with this course. The pro shop staff were very helpful getting me out as I was a Single. The greens and fairways were in terrific shape.I will be back this year again this time with a group

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Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

This park main trail is around a beautiful park. In this park is also areas for baseball, playground, and areas for fishing (it is a stocked trout lake). In the summer it's great place for fishing.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

Underutilized, but only five minutes from the I-5. A classic Pacific Northwest vista, ample facilities and spotlessly clean and secure

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

swim if you dare, you may come away with swimmers itch. There is a really nice loop around the lake and lots of trails up in the hills. The trail can be really populated and bicyclists have a bit of a 'I'm coming through, outta my way attitude'

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

Almost no one joined us at Padden for a wonderful walk along the water and through the woods with snowy Galbraith above. A treasure in our midst.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

Beautiful walking trail around small lake, ample parking and lake access in the summer. popular golf course.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

This beautiful little lake is home to bald eagles and many other wild creatures. The 2.5 mile-ish trail around the lake is perfect for a quick run or leisurely stroll. There is a playground, tennis courts, basketball court, and picnic areas. Dogs love the fenced- in dog park and then exiting to the east for the dog off leash trails.... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

I live a couple of miles from the park -- what a lucky gal! It's 2.5 miles around the lake, which I walk at least a couple of times a week. The "back side" of the lake is fairly well protected, so even in rainy weather, you don't get very wet there. My hiking buddy and I recently took some... More

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