Marine Park is not the first park most residents would think about, when they think of the Bellingham city parks. It is not as widely use, or known, as two other nearby parks: Boulevard and Fairhaven Parks. Marine Park is great for kids, but not specifically designed for them -- no playground equipment. But it works for kids or anyone who likes to prowl the beach and view Puget Sound and the nearby islands. There is a nice covered picnic area that can be reserved. The park is just past the terminal for the Alaska Ferry and the Amtrak station near the end of Harris Avenue. The local shipyards are nearby as well. Despite the park's low profile, it becomes more prominent this time of year. The internationally attended Ski to Sea race ends at Marine Park. Hundreds of people line the beach at the park that day, waiting to see their favorite teams come rowing in. Marine Park is open daily from dawn to dusk. If you want to go for some quiet time, and great views, go any day, except on Ski to Sea day. Great views, evidenced by the photos I took, are abundant in Marine Park.
Thanks for looking,
Steven L. Smith
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