Soon after I moved to Bham there was a movement afoot in my old neighborhood. You see, the…read morecitizens of York were dismayed that - despite being the oldest neighborhood in town - we did not have our own park. So some smart cookie decided a rocky knoll near the freeway could be transformed into an urban park, and a few years later we were there for the grand opening potluck! Rock Hill Park isn't easy to find (which I think makes it kinda cool), but if you do you'll find a fun place to hang out and play with the kids. There's a playground, and a shady picnic area. Being right next to the interstate means it's not real quiet, but it's definitely the oasis it was intended to be for the York Neighborhood.

Great fun for the kids and family, concerts are great too, as well as the comedy showsread more

Thursday night line dancing with charlene!!! Out of towners here for the week and we're lucky…read moreenough to give station 49 a try for line dancing lessons as beginners. We were so happy to find an amazing location with bridges and mini golf to walk past and find a lovely dancing space with bar/food and lots of seating available. Charlene was amazing! Wish we could come back!

Love this park, especially for an evening stroll or picnic!…read more This unique family park is located next to Sunnyland Elementary School and is the second oldest park in Bellingham, with a rich history and named to honor the fallen heroes of Whatcom County. Beautiful trees (30 to be exact) from Sugar Maple to Orchard Apple line the exterior and provide lots of shade. There are stone memorials dedicated to local fallen soldiers and each tree is dedicated as well. On Veteran's Day people leave flags and flowers. The back of the park leads to hiking trails, street parking is plentiful and we don't usually have trouble finding a spot. This is a beautiful, relaxing park but only way it falls short is they need more than one picnic table, so brings chairs or a blanket.

I'm a fan of this simple neighborhood park…read more Memorial Park offers a very large grassy area which is perfect for physical activity or lounging. Access to the Railroad trail can be found here. Street parking does not seem to be a problem. I wasn't at all concerned for the safety of my vehicle. The park is equipped with only one picnic table, offers several benches, but no cooking grills. I-5 traffic can be rather loud and irritating when trying to carry on a conversation.

Really lovely area to explore the rocky coast of Washington. Free entry, free parking, plenty of…read moreplaces to explore, hike, enjoy a picnic, play on playgrounds, you name it. A bit secluded which just adds to its allure in my book. Love the coupling of large trees and rock beach right next to each other, such a unique thing to experience.

Birch Bay is probably in the Top 3 of my favorite state parks. It's in an idyllic, bayside setting,…read morewith a huge campground and lots to do in the area. I spent many a summer weekend tent camping there with my kids, and recently returned to camp again for the long weekend over July 4th. As any local will tell you, the Birch Bay area is THE place to be to celebrate and over-the-top Independence Day. Since my tent camping with kids days I've upgraded to a small teardrop travel trailer. Luckily, the majority of sites at the BBSP campground accommodate smaller travel trailers. They even have water/electric hookup sites but these are almost impossible to procure. Still, it was fun to boondock for four nights at one of their many double/group sites - which we shared with some friends. I was thankful for having a trailer, because it rained HARD for two of the days we were there and everything was soaked. Our group site (107/108) was also located near a bog so it got especially muddy. Still, we didn't let it ruin the fun - but it was a good reminder that it's never a bad idea to bring extra awnings and canopies on these PNW camping trips. The park itself is well-managed, with rangers regularly circulating and a camp host on duty most of the day. The bathrooms are clean and serviced regularly, and there are coin-op showers to keep you clean. The beach is a short walk from the campground, and an amazing place to watch sunsets. We also rode bikes into the village - it's perfectly level and there's a bike lane most of the way. We ended up at the local brewery, which was right across from the beach and a great place to listen to some live music and enjoy the weekend. Birch Bay State Park will always be on my radar for great, not-too-far-away, family-friendly camping spots. Reserve early for best selection!

This is a fun place for kids with lots of different activities, and my 4-year-old had a great time…read moreoverall. The space is large, clean, and there's plenty to keep little ones busy for a good stretch of time. That said, there were a few concerns during our visit that I think are important to mention, mainly around pricing and safety. First, admission is $20 per person, including adults. For parents who are there primarily to supervise and occasionally assist a younger child, that adds up quickly. Some of the equipment involves large mats and tubes that can be heavy for smaller kids to carry on their own, and it would be nice for parents to be able to help without needing to purchase a full-price admission for themselves. My biggest concern, however, is safety. The layout is very open, with multiple access points, and there is currently no check-in/check-out system matching children with the adults they arrived with. As it is now, someone could enter or leave with very little attention paid, and there is no wristband or stamp process that verifies that each child is leaving with their actual parent or guardian. A simple matching bracelet or stamp system would make a tremendous difference in peace of mind. While there were staff members present, several of them appeared distracted -- talking with friends or generally not paying close attention to what was happening in the play areas. They also weren't very easy to identify as staff. If parents are expected to stay off certain equipment unless they pay admission, it would really help to have clearly identifiable staff who are actively monitoring and assisting -- especially at the top of larger slides or play structures where younger kids may need help. Overall, my child enjoyed the visit, and the concept of the place is great. With stronger safety procedures at the door and more attentive, easily identifiable staff presence throughout, this could be an outstanding place for families. If you go just really keep an eye out. Hate to see anything bad happen in this place in the future

My kiddo and I love it here. Lots of space for him to run around, and with the membership discount,…read morego karts are reasonably priced. The karts are very fast if they trust you well enough to use the fastest setting, they won't drift on throttle but the trail braking is fun

My 3 year old daughter LOVED it and I am super sore LOL. They had drinks and food as well. I got…read morea great workout

Who would have thunk that a play place would have such yummy pizza! So far since moving here this…read moreis the best pizza we have found! Reminds me of "godfathers" pizza sent me so far back into childhood and it was great! The staff is great, we haven't played yet as our little is still just a little too little we are already thinking this place is gonna be where we have her next bday party! It does get very busy on weekends but during the week it's pretty chill and the food is always good!

This park is a great place to walk or ride a bike and explore. It is dog friendly and has a small…read morekiddie park for younger kids. Cell service is good and it's a good place for Pokemon for older kids.

A great location and nicely arranged grassy patch in the courtyard outside Village Books/Colophon…read moreCafe and neighboring eateries. The path circumambulating the small field is lovely and offers benches and shade from the direct sunlight. This is the spot of Outdoor Movies in the summertime, which are projected onto the building which houses Jalapenos Restaurant. It's a nice spot to rest after a walk, enjoy a conversation with friends, and share a meal outside.

Seating all around a grassy lawn invites a weary soul to stop, relax and enjoy the vibes. A great…read moreway to spend an hour or an afternoon. Kids can play on the grass and tired shoppers can rest on the benches before hitting the streets filled with good food and inviting boutiques.