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Aug 21, 2026

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Parks Commission Plans Summer Maintenance Hiring

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Parks prepare for summer operations

Bellingham’s Parks Department has one seasonal employee started and seven additional seasonal employees hired or in the hiring process. Lifeguards are scheduled to begin at Silver Lake on June 18, 2026, while staff develop proposed 2027 opening dates for fishing access, the playground, splash pad, and beach.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Parks Commission Considers Earlier Park Openings

The commission discussed opening Silver Lake and Arcand Park earlier than the June 1 date currently listed online, subject to ground conditions, and plans to revisit a standard opening date at its next meeting. The Bellingham Soccer Association also expressed interest in using North Field and was advised to submit a one-year permit application.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Parks Services Expected to Continue

The Parks Department’s budget was reduced as part of the town’s overall budget reduction, but the DPW director said the change is not expected to reduce service levels. Several new seasonal employees will be hired, with staffing dependent on available budgeted hours.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Parks Commission Plans Summer Maintenance Hiring

The Parks Department is preparing to hire eight summer helpers to maintain stormwater basins and empty park trash barrels. The commission also reviewed revisions to an agreement assigning responsibility for school-area properties, snow removal, salting, and stormwater detention basins.

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