It can be easily missed if you are driving too fast, so slow down and take tiny Bayview Street down the bluff from State Street in Bellingham, and discover the hidden gem Boulevard Park. It's a long strip of grass covered foreshore with walking and biking trails along Bellingham Bay.At the south end of the park, the shoreline trail continues over water on a boardwalk. This connects to Historic Fairhaven with its quaint shops and restaurants.
The walkway is a great spot for walking, biking, sitting to watch the ever changing waters of the bay, fantastic sunsets, and even crabbing I've heard.
There are even plans to connect the north end of the park to downtown Bellingham's new waterfront redevelopment with a similar over-water walkway in the future.
On this trip to Boulevard Park I met a fellow blogger JoAnn from Scene Through My Eyes at Woods Coffee. This popular coffee spot is within the park and has great views of Bellingham Bay. On cold days, come inside and snuggle up near the fire. On fine days, the outdoor patio is the best. -- Margy
What a wonderful redevelopment! It is a gem in this picturesque spot!
ReplyDeleteAnd they are extending the redevelopment over the next few years. More parks, trails, a marina extension, and shops. - Margy
DeleteIt is a fabulous park - my grandson and I used to go often to the playground there - and then we'd stop for "coffee" at Woods Coffee - he would have milk with about a teaspoon of coffee in it - and a Monster Cookie - same cookie that Margy and I had when we met up yesterday - it was so great to get to know Margy better - we talked and talked and talked - from 1 until almost 5 - great visit. Thanks Margy.
ReplyDeleteI had a great time too. And that Monster Cookie was scrumptious! - Margy
DeleteWhat would we do without lakes, rivers, the sea.?.?
ReplyDeleteYourost would not be here , neither would mine be written.
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I love being near any kind of water, maybe it's the Pisces in me. - Margy
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