Background

The 4.1 acre Birch Bay Beach Park was acquired in 2014 using Conservation Futures Program Funding for development of a waterfront community park. In March of 2021, Whatcom County Council approved funding for initial improvements at Birch Bay Beach Park.

Project Scope

Proposed park improvements include: 

• Installation of a concrete sidewalk at the park entrance, allowing access to the new walking trail along Birch Bay
• Replacing fencing that borders Birch Bay Drive
• Removal of the deteriorating asphalt paving
• Renovating lawn areas
• Installing park signage 
• Perimeter landscaping

Status

Permit Phase

Timeline

Improvements are anticipated to be complete by Fall of 2021