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Lake Padden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,433 Google reviews · Running trail in Bellingham, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Padden Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This sizable lakeside green space offers sport courts & fields, boat access, fishing & trails.
What runners say about Lake Padden Park
“The lake itself is beautiful and clean, making it ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding.”
“You can can enjoy hiking biking or walking in it's gigantic gravel trails while taking a scenic view of forest full of trees birds and other animals.”
“Great park! Good for hiking, jogging, and spending time with family friends and furbabies of all ages.”
“It's a serene place, and a great spot to escape the everyday monotony anytime of the year!”
“The park is family friendly and family can enjoy picnic by the beachside or the decinated picnic table areas with grills.”
Update 2025: Just went on a winter stroll through the Padden Lake trails, and it was lovely. It's a serene place, and a great spot to escape the everyday monotony anytime of the year! Lake Padden is an absolute gem! We visit nearly every week for hiking, biking, and kayaking, and each trip is a pleasure.
Great park! Good for hiking, jogging, and spending time with family friends and furbabies of all ages. Lots of bench’s, picnic tables and permanent charcoal grille’s on the grounds available for public use on a first come first serve basis as well as several large swathes of grassy picnic area/ water access.
Absolutely beautiful place to come for a walk. I always find parking easily. There's a basic loop as well as other trails. There's a dog park, picnic benches, bbq area, various docks, a few benches a long the way to stop and take in the view. I love coming here!!
Beautiful, so many cool water fowl. We'll maintained trails, nice easy walk around the lake. Our favorite for the 4 years we have lived here.
Trail conditions & character
“You can can enjoy hiking biking or walking in it's gigantic gravel trails while taking a scenic view of forest full of trees birds and other animals.”
“There's a dog park, picnic benches, bbq area, various docks, a few benches a long the way to stop and take in the view.”
“There are 3 entrances ( i believe) to this park, each with its own parking lot and amenities (such as bathrooms, picnic area and playground).”
“There are 3 entrances ( i believe) to this park, each with its own parking lot and amenities (such as bathrooms, picnic area and playground).”
“It's a serene place, and a great spot to escape the everyday monotony anytime of the year!”
“Lake Padden Park is my favorite park in Bellingham, I love to come here and walk the loop or many side trails as long as time permits.”
Plan your run at Lake Padden Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecob.org
- Phone(360) 778-7000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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