Waypoint Park — Attraction in Bellingham

A great Place to launch a Kayak or StandUp PaddleBoard, a short walk, Stores opening soon(see construction photos) from new parking lots.I hesitated to recommend to this for awhile but now there is plenty of drive up parking now. Kids playground 5-12 reccomended. My 2 year old launches completley off the slide onto the ground but its like rubberized foam on the ground around the park so its relativley safe. The logs set up are pretty advanced. This park there are no scooters, skateboards, or bikes allowed so prepare with a bike lock at the bike racks. The playground looks really inviting to bmx or or other but there is security at times. I standup paddleboarded here before the parkibg was open and walk a ways carrying my board so now that theirs close parking I expect to see a lot of boards and boats launching here over the summer. No drinking fountains yet or bathrooms. Shops are all under construction still. Lake Boulevard Park there is lots of places to set up hammocks all those are the only place to set up a hammock looks like off of the acid ball sculpture which I don't think would be disrespectful. Once that catches on there's room for about 10 hammocks or more. Quick walk from downtown and old town through maritime park. This park very much reminds me of the Gas Works Park in Seattle with the abandoned Industrial Containers in all their...

Waypoint Park is a relatively new addition to the downtown Bellingham core but for a small park it has had a big positive impact on the community! Easy access to the water makes it a great place for launching kayaks and paddle boarding. There are green spaces to lounge by the water, and a play area for kiddos. Check out the shops and good-eats available in the renovated Granary building, and the can’t-miss iconic Acid Ball sculpture. There’s also lots of parking available. The pump track is right across the street for those who enjoy bike sports, and the Trackside (all ages) Beer Garden is conveniently nearby to stop for a drink or grab a delicious bite!

Con: As a newer park there is very little shade available, in the midst of summer this park may be a bit much for sun/heat...

Took my son there to play on a sunny late summer morning. We arrived there around 0900. As we walked down to the little beach we came upon two homeless people sleeping behind a log. My son went about building his rock throwing business (his dream job). As we were playing about I found a syringe, old socks, and other...things. So...off the beach! I ended up carrying him up to the play area and he went crazy. Great play area! After a bit we walked around and looked at all the equipment left from GP and he could see where his Great Grandfather and Grandfather worker. If Bellingham would enforce the laws and keep it clean, I'd give it a much...