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Two incoming playgrounds in Bellingham are calling for community input

Two incoming playgrounds in Bellingham are calling for community input

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BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Two of Bellingham’s parks are due for a face lift in the near future.

Bloedel Donovan and Rock Hill parks will undergo construction in the form of two brand new play structures. Both parks had their playgrounds installed in 1999 and it’s been decided that it is time for them to receive safety and accessibility upgrades.

The Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department likes receiving community input on their plans for local gathering spaces and is asking residents to cast their vote. Both parks have multiple designs to choose from, Bloedel Donovan with three and Rock Hill with two.

Bloedel Donovan Park Playground Designs

Rock Hill Park Playground Designs

To vote on your favorite park by going to each individual page and choosing between the available concepts. To vote on Bloedel Donovan click here and to vote on Rock Hill Park click here.

Voting will close by Nov. 25, after which the Parks and Recreation Department will tally up the votes and choose a concept. The new designs will likely come to life in the coming year, 2025.

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