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Lake Padden Golf Course sits on the edge of one of Bellingham's most beloved public parks, where the same forested land that draws hikers, runners, and kayakers also frames a layout that feels genuinely rooted in its surroundings. Tall Pacific Northwest conifers line most fairways, demanding accuracy off the tee and giving the course a woodsy, sheltered character that holds up well even in the famously wet western Washington winters.
Bellingham itself occupies a sweet spot between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., with a relaxed, outdoorsy personality and a year-round local golf culture that punches above its size. Lake Padden is a cornerstone of that scene — a municipally operated course that has served everyday players, juniors, and serious amateurs for decades without pretension.
The routing weaves through mature timber with occasional glimpses of the park's lake, offering a setting that feels far removed from a standard public track. For residents and visitors alike, it represents the kind of accessible, honest Pacific Northwest golf that doesn't require a resort price tag to feel worthwhile.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue · men | 6,524 | 71.4 | 131 | 72 |
| White · men | 6,107 | 69.4 | 127 | 72 |
| White · women | 6,107 | 75.1 | 132 | 72 |
| Red/Black · men | 5,448 | 67 | 119 | 72 |
| Red/Black · women | 5,448 | 72 | 121 | 72 |
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