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Silver Beach Neighborhood is located at the eastern edge of the city on Lake Whatcom. Silver Beach was platted into small lots and developed many years ago. As a result of this pattern, there is a wide variety of ages and styles of housing in the neighborhood. The majority of the housing is in good condition, and the fact that people take pride in the area, is reflected by the nicely landscaped lots and well-maintained homes throughout the neighborhood. The neighborhood has miles of shoreline along Lake Whatcom, which provides beautiful views, tremendous recreational pleasure, and a unique setting. There are over 3,000 Bellingham residents proud to call Silver Beach neighborhood their home.

Bloedel Donovan Park is a 20-acre park located on Lake Whatcom, and is one of the most popular parks in the city. The park provides boating access to the Lake Whatcom, swimming areas, playground, basketball and volley ball courts, open play field, a multi-purpose building with gymnasium and meeting rooms, a smaller building for meetings, classes, and a pre-school.

Big Rock Garden on Sylvan Street is an arranged, landscaped garden with an assortment of rhododendrons and Japanese maples.  It is also the location of the annual sculpture show. Walking paths wind through the gardens.  An adjacent open space area includes trails that connect to Silver Beach Elementary School.  In addition, the city maintains several access points to Lake Whatcom at Connecticut Street, Donald Street, and the Silver Beach DNR property.  Part of the Railroad Trail and north side of Whatcom Falls Park are in the Silver Beach neighborhood.