Lake Padden, Bellingham

Name: Lake Padden
Address: Bellingham, United States

#11 among attractions in Bellingham

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Lake Padden is a lake located in Bellingham, Washington, United States. It was named for a homesteader in the area, Michael Padden. The park is popular during the spring and summer, and features numerous picnic areas as well as playgrounds. There are also numerous trails located around the lake and throughout the surrounding forest that are used for hiking and biking. A public golf course is located along the eastern shore. A significant piece of geography besides the lake itself is a 1,000-foot ridge that separates the lake from Interstate 5 to the south. ()

Maximum depth: 59 ftElevation: 459 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°41'55"N, 122°26'38"W

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Samish HillBellingham United States

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Lake Padden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joe Martin Field, Mount Baker Theatre, Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham Railway Museum.

3.4 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport
Joe Martin Field, Bellingham
88 min walk • Joe Martin Field is a baseball park in the northwest United States, located in Bellingham, Washington. It was a minor league ballpark in the Class A-Short Season Northwest League for 24 seasons, from 1973 through 1996.
4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham
103 min walk • The Mount Baker Theatre is a 1,517-seat performing arts venue and national historic landmark in Bellingham, Washington. The theater hosts professional productions and concerts as well as community performances from the north of Puget Sound.
3.8 miN
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham
98 min walk • Whatcom Falls Park is a 241-acre park in Bellingham, Washington, United States. The falls are on Whatcom Creek, which leads from Lake Whatcom to Bellingham Bay. The park has four sets of waterfalls and several miles of well maintained walking trails. Other features include: Fishing pond – children 14 and under only.
4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Bellingham Railway Museum, Bellingham
101 min walk • The Bellingham Railway Museum in Bellingham, Washington, USA, displays a pictorial and text history of railroad traffic in Bellingham and Whatcom/Skagit Counties, as well as a large electric model railroad, an exhibit of railroad lanterns, and a train simulator based on Microsoft Train Simulator software.
2.1 miW
Park
Interurban Trail, Bellingham
55 min walk • The Interurban Trail is a rail trail in Whatcom County, Washington. It runs 6.6 miles between Fairhaven and Larrabee State Park in the Bellingham area.
3 miNW
Park
Sehome Hill Arboretum, Bellingham
78 min walk • Sehome, also called Sehome Hill, is a forested hill in Bellingham, Washington. The Sehome Hill Arboretum is an 180-acre park of second growth forest is located on the hill, adjacent to the campus of Western Washington University.
3 miNW
Monuments and statues
Steam Work for Bellingham-II, Bellingham
76 min walk • Steam Work for Bellingham-II — or Untitled — is a piece of contemporary art designed by Robert Morris and installed on the grounds of Western Washington University, Bellingham in 1974 as part of their public sculpture collection.
3.5 miN
Ice rink, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Bellingham Sportsplex, Bellingham
90 min walk • The Bellingham Sportsplex is an American multi-use sports facility located in Bellingham, Washington.
3.5 miNW
48°43'47"N • 122°30'14"W
Boulevard Park, Bellingham
89 min walk • Park, Playground, View point
3.2 miSW
National park
Larrabee State Park
81 min walk • One of the highlights of Larrabee State Park is its rugged coastline, which features rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and picturesque coves. Visitors can explore the shoreline, go tide pooling, or simply relax and enjoy the sound of the crashing waves.
2.7 miNW
48°42'51"N • 122°29'56"W
Fairhaven Park, Bellingham
70 min walk • Park, Playground, Basketball court