Basketball courts are like every little thing in life – everybody has their very own preferences. Whereas most individuals haven’t got the time to evaluate each single dish in Whatcom County, I did.
Some choices are comparable and are greatest chosen primarily based on location, however others are extra distinctive.
Beneath is a map and checklist of 27 courts in Whatcom County. Solely the highest 10 meals in Bellingham are listed, sorted from greatest to worst.
Bellingham
All Bellingham Parks are open from 6am to 10pm
1. Rock Hill Park – 1329 Iron St.
In Rock Hill Park within the York space, there’s a half court docket between grassy bushes. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Each day Information)
A small courtyard tucked away on the finish of a cul-de-sac. The three-point nook strains are lower off, however the hoop and backboard are excellent.
It’s a single edge and the park’s vegetation creates one of the crucial attention-grabbing native basketball atmospheres. I would not advocate this course as a multi-person course, nevertheless it’s most likely the nicest basket in Bellingham to shoot round on.
2. Lake Padden Park – 4882 Samish Method
Lake Padden presents a totally geared up basketball court docket. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Each day Information)
The lake is seen from this crowded course and gives an important backdrop when enjoying. The rings have single borders, however the enjoying area strains have pale.
This can be a great spot with a fair higher view.
3. Birchwood Park – 2709 Cedarwood Ave.
That includes a packed pitch and clearly outlined strains, Birchwood is nice for giant teams seeking to full a sport.
The park is far much less crowded than the neighboring basketball court docket, Squalicum Park, which is a brief stroll down some stairs. The downsides embrace the double rims and fan-shaped again panels.
4. Whatcom Falls Park – 1401 Electrical Ave.
A full area with single borders, pale area strains and enormous rectangular again partitions. A pump monitor subsequent to the course ensures that one finish will get a bit soiled, however the bushes and paths surrounding the course create a pleasant environment.
5. Squalicum Creek Park – 1001 Squalicum Method
This well-liked full course usually has sufficient individuals to play just a few video games within the evenings. The hampers have single rims and a big backboard, and the course is correct subsequent to a canine park. It is a good place to play with others, however most likely a bit overrated.
6. Harriet Spanel Park – 1200 Franklin St.
Harriet Spanel Park is positioned at 1200 Franklin St. in Bellingham. (Andrew Foster/Cascadia Each day Information)
This half court docket hoop has a double rim and the nook threes are clipped however the court docket form is enjoyable.
A brief barrier wraps across the hoop, creating a novel, virtually bay-like really feel for a basketball court docket.
7. Elizabeth Park – 2205 Elizabeth St.
This lower than half of the sq. is on a concrete block in the course of Elizabeth Park. The court docket size extends from the baseline to the 3-point line, however with out court docket strains.
It curves down abruptly, making a width that falls between the colour and the 3-point nook line. This basket is 10 ft tall, has a double rim and no court docket strains. The attractive park itself is the primary attraction, making a peaceable environment through which to snap some photographs.
8. Roosevelt Park – 2235 Verona St.
This park contains a half course with a single edge. Subsequent to the primary area is a second publish with no again wall or rim, suggesting {that a} second half-field previously existed. The sq. shares a part of the world with just a few packing containers for skate boarders.
9. Highland Heights Park – 2800 Vining St.
A tiny neighborhood park with solely a playground and half-court for basketball. The only rim and big again panel are intriguing, however the adjustable hoop is locked in place and set at beneath 10 ft. This court docket is greatest for younger youngsters who need to practice on a shorter basket.
10. Forest & Cedar Park – 500 N. Forest St.
This basket is one other half-court, formed from the highest of the 3-point line down and has a single rim. Situated only one block behind the Viking Union constructing, this park is right for college students to be near campus.
Different dishes in Bellingham: Bloedel Donovan Park, 2114 Electrical Ave; Cornwall Park, 424 Meridian St; Fairhaven Park, 107 Chuckanut Drive N.; Laurel Park, 600 E. Laurel St.; Ridgemont Park, 810 thirty eighth St.
Blaine
Salishan Park – 1275 Blaine Ave.
Salishan Park is positioned at 1275 Blaine Ave. in Blaine. (Andrew Foster/Cascadia Each day Information)
A slim half-court with a fan-shaped inexperienced backboard. Though it has a double rim, the ball bounces off it as if it had been a single rim.
The online consists of a plastic chain that creates a novel sound because the ball passes by way of. It is a good neighborhood park with an excellent basket to snap just a few pictures in.
Everson
Aspen Park – Nook of Poplar and Aspen Drive
A half-court with no playfield strains, a small, skinny backboard, and a single border. Every time the ball will get caught within the web, you need to soar up and get it out every time. Not the best choice, however the low high quality of the tire makes it fairly enjoyable.
Everson Park – Nook of Lincoln Road and South Harkness Road
Everson Park is positioned on the nook of Lincoln Road and South Harkness Road in Everson. (Andrew Foster/Cascadia Each day Information)
One in all my two greatest dishes within the county. It accommodates two full pitches with massive rectangular backs and particular person borders.
The court docket is made from the identical materials as a tennis or pickleball court docket and the strains are clearly outlined. Every thing about this feature is interesting.
Ferndale
Cedar Creek Park – 6179 Apollo Drive
The basketball court docket is tough to search out. Nonetheless, for those who comply with the dust street over the wood bridge and lower by way of the bushes, you will notice the yard behind some homes.
This can be a half area with no enjoying area strains, a double border and a sequence web.
Aptitude Park – 5610 Poplar Drive
One other neighborhood park with the very same format because the Cedar Creek Park basketball hoop and enjoying area.
Michael Moore Park – 5300 Shields Street
A small, lower than half court docket, however rectangular relatively than arcuate. This hoop contains a chain web and double rim and is lower than 10 ft tall.
Oxford Park – 6160 Mallory Ave.
One other basket and course with the identical mannequin as Cedar Creek and Aptitude. Ferndale appears to have a man with its basketball courts.
There’s nothing particular about both of them, so I’d select between these three primarily based on the proximity.
Vista Ridge Park-Hamilton Ave
Vista Ridge Park is positioned on Hamilton Avenue in Ferndale. (Andrew Foster/Cascadia Each day Information)
One other half pitch with easy concrete however no pitch strains. It options a big backboard with double border and chain web.
In all probability one of the best outside public area in Ferndale because of the measurement and lack of blemishes on the concrete.
Lynden
Greenfield Park – 1350 Aaron Drive
A half area with an oblong again wall and a double border. There are fading pitch strains, however they lengthen to the 3-point line within the nook.
Lynden Metropolis Park – 8460 Depot Street
A full enjoying area with clearly outlined enjoying area strains. Though the place is double bordered, it’s in a pleasant spot that’s neither too busy nor too remoted
Mount Baker Rotary Park at Bender Fields – 8770 Bender Street
Mount Baker Rotary Park at Bender Fields is positioned at 8770 Bender Street in Lynden. (Andrew Foster/Cascadia Each day Information)
The second of my two favourite spots in Whatcom County. It options two full courts with particular person borders and large again partitions.
The courts are shorter than an ordinary full court docket, have well-defined strains, and are made from the identical tennis court docket materials used at Everson Park. This is a superb park with an important sporting environment that has one of the best attributes of a basketball court docket.
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On the nook of Walnut Road and Second Road
A full sq. with truncated 3-point nook strains. One rim is about on the prescribed 10 ft, the opposite at about 7 ft. There’s a variety of open area and all the area is fenced, which prevents the ball from rolling too far.
