Bloedel Donovan Park Playground
Silver Beach, Bellingham, WA
Recently rebuilt lakeside playground in Bellingham with age-separated play zones, ramp access, transfer access, an accessible swing seat, restrooms, parking, and picnic amenities.
City of Bellingham photo showing the rebuilt playground after reopening in 2025.
Photo 1 of 4. City of Bellingham photo showing the rebuilt playground after reopening in 2025.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Weather layers for waterfront conditions
- Bring
- Water and snacks
- Bring
- Sun and rain gear depending on season
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Drinking fountains
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Best as a longer outdoor outing.
Read more about this location
Bloedel Donovan Park Playground reopened in 2025 as the City of Bellingham's newest and most accessible playground. Official project materials describe separate tot and school-age areas, adjacent paved access, ramp-accessible elevated features, transfer access, and a swing set with an accessible seat. Because it sits inside a larger lakefront park with restrooms, picnic tables, trails, and parking, it works well for both a focused playground stop and a longer family outing.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Considerations
Official materials clearly describe ramp and transfer access but do not publish full surfacing specs on the pages reviewed.
Considerations
The broader park is large, so some families may want to preview the map before visiting.
Official Highlights
Accessible from the adjacent paved walkway
Official Highlights
11 elevated play features ramp accessible to wheelchairs
Official Highlights
3 elevated features accessible from transfer station
Official Highlights
25 ground-based features
Official Highlights
Accessible swing seat
Official Highlights
Age-separated play equipment
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2214 Electric Avenue
Bellingham, WA, 98229
Other options nearby
Nature-forward playpark in Barkley Village with logs, rocks, trails, a seasonal pump water feature, picnic tables, parking, and shared restrooms.
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 3 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- City of Bellingham park pagecob.org
Official park guide lists address, hours, playground, restrooms, parking, picnic tables, and gallery images.
Checked: address, hours, park amenities, photos, neighborhood
Official project page gives feature counts and accessibility details for the replacement playground.
Checked: accessible design details, ramp access, transfer access, age separation, reopening status
City news page calls it the city's most accessible playground and includes a current playground image.
Checked: accessible swing seat, ground-access or ramp-access play elements, recent opening
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Bellingham park, project, and news pages after 2025 playground reopening.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.