We arrived mid afternoon. The reflection on the lake was beautiful. There was a small group of ducks, that walked right up to us. There is a trail that loops all the way around the lake. We hadnt planned to do that, but it was an easy walk. There are benches, and docks to stop at for a rest or to just enjoy the peacefulness. It was a fairly busy place, so be sure and mask up.

Fish, Hike, Run, Swim - Lake Padden Park is one of the best outdoor recreation spots in Bellingham, especially because of its convenient location. The Park is always clean and well kept, not to mention is a fantastic place to bring your family in any weather. The lake is always stunning, the tress are full of vibrant colors(especially in the fall months), and the fishing is great in season. Lake Padden also has a maintained trail that goes all the way around the lake, perfect for casual runs or serious training. You can also find tennis courts near the west entrance, if thats what youre looking for. The park itself has several entrances, a golf course and driving range, and several other amenities.

Very lovely place! One of my favorite places to go for walks or jog in bellingham. Trails are very well kept & people there are very respectdul of space (6ft distance)

Very very nice place to visit quiet places and a lot of parking clean water to swim.very recommended

The trail was easy, but still gave a challenge. Path was extra wide enough for social distancing. So many beautiful views, and many areas for sitting or swimming. Its 2.6 miles around the lake, and your surrounded by old growth. I have physical problems, but i made it around the lake!

Was a pleasant circuit around the lake. Since it was a nice day it was busy but not so much that it interfered.

2.5 mile walk takes about 45 min to get around. Pretty and perfect for when you dont have a lot of time but want to be outside.

Our new favorite place to walk around the lake is in the old growth forest to the west. Really a gem of a park!

Lake Padden is an incredible place. Beautiful Lake and surroundings. With the number of people there, never felt crowded and people maintain safe distance from each other. Enjoyed trail around the lake, very serene and zen like. Mother nature is always gorgeous and fun to be with. Visual sights around the lake, very pleasing to the soul. For a happy, fun filled day, checkout Lake Padden.

I liked it. It was fun and I plan to go there again. Its easy to find sites to gather and it was fun to swim in the lake. I will say that at a certain point there are some tendrils of underwater plant life near the surface which I really hate but once you swim out further its fine. :)

This is a wonderful place to take your significant other and or kids. Its a beautiful lake and if you walk to the right spots there are parks. Community here is wonderful. 5 out of 5 stars for this place

As always, a special experience. Into the Trees should be the theme to this track. Wide fairways that are forest lined. Seems that your playing uphill on most par 4s. A true municipality that will test you if your in the area.

Beautiful park. Nice trails. Good fishing. Fun for families with covered facilities if one needs them. A nice swimming area. Easy access with plenty of bathrooms. A boat launch and fishing areas!

Im new to the Bellingham area and the last year Ive been Google searching parks and trails to go to and this was one of the first places I went to. It is absolutely stunning. Super beautiful place. Lots of trails to walk on and its dog friendly place.

I went to college here in Bellingham. I loved riding my mountain bike around this lake. Its the best anytime of the year.

Precious outdoor recreation south of Bellingham. The path around the lake in one of the best walking and running spots in the area. Just under 2.7mi but extensive network of paths in all directions offer unlimited types of trails and inclines. Swimming is great in the summer although lake has been struggling for a while with invasive species contamination. Great picnic tables and restroom facilities as well as off-leash dog park.

Wonderful park, family friendly and clean. Bathrooms are better and sanitized. My son loves playing with the ducks

Walked around the lake with two friends today and it was perfect for all of our levels. Ive never beenhere before but will soon be coming back. This peaceful lake has alot to do, giving me every reason to come back. Plus, its only 40 minutes from my house!

What a beautiful place with lots of parking and space to enjoy!! Twas my first time here but I can tell its thoroughly enjoyed by all who come here. So come early if you can! Great spot and cant wait to visit again!

Nice bike ride, walk around the lake or a nice swim

This place is tranquility with a little bit of possessed and harmony with relaxation and quietness all bundled into one package is Lake Padden very nice I give it 4 stars

Wonderful place. Beach for kids and adults, lots of access for kayaks, SUPs. And fishing. Wonderful grills and widely spaced picnic benches. Quiet, shady or sunny, your choice, and a nice 3 mile trail around the lake. Its beautiful and well kept.

Beautiful we didnt go swimming but walked around the lake on a beautiful day

Beautiful lake with walking trail that goes around it. Great for swimming, tanning, walking, running, biking and fishing. Dog friendly on leash. There is an off leash area, and also a dog park. Boat ramp for non motorized boats. Golf course. Baseball fields. Currently warnings for Australian slugs... Lots of geese poop :(

Great parking access with ample disabled parking. Lots of excellent walking paths around the lake. Fishing and water access for boats. Outside recreation pavilions for parties and gatherings. Very nice park.

Very beautiful trails! Gets crowded sometimes. Could do better on marking some of the trails.

Nice size lake to walk around, easy to get to the water. Great dog park right next to it

Great place to fish, paddle, walk, bike, or just have a picnic with friends and family. There are multiple docks which are great for fishing, a boat launch for electric powered (or people powered) boats, a nice trail around Lake Padden with views of the lake along the way, and a nice size park complete with bathrooms, grills, and a ball field for all your picnicking needs!

Beautiful spaces to connect w nature, family & friends...enjoy the park, lake, numerous trails & golf course.

Nice all levels walk through the woods around the lake. Clear water, rocky bottom, calm great for paddling! People generally respectful, not all wearing masks.

Beautiful lake! Kids had a blast! Was a little crowded, but still nice

Great trail around the lake beautiful secenery.

Nice 2.6 mile path around the lake. Most people were wearing masks.

Beautiful park. Perfect walking/jogging/riding trails. Easy small boat access. Nice even when crowded.

It gets really busy and you cant get near the water because people go early and plant themselves for the day...and its not a sandy beachy shoreline...grass. the trail is a nice addition. I go just for that.

Lake padden is a great place in the summer, really just captures the suns out guns out summer vibe. Theres no good reason but it will always hold a special place in my heart. Just shower after swimming here cause ya might get duck itch.

Beautiful lake, great temp and plenty of people following social distancing/mask mandates!

The off leash dog trails through the forest are the best! This could become your dogs favorite place to hang out... especially with cool dog people around!

Its absolutely gorgeous! And its animal friendly, as long as there on a leash. It has a nice big trial so everyone can walk on it. You can ride your bike here, or bring your kayak or canoe here. Im not sure if your allowed to fish here. I dont see why not? But its a very beautiful, relaxing place to go to when you want to play or relax at. Also it has restrooms and even showers! I totally recommend this park to anyone & everyone who loves exploring new parks. I really enjoyed this place.

My favorite walking trail. Full circle is 2.5 some miles. Easy parking. Clean and very safe. Never crowded except on the rare occasion there may be an event.

I only visited a very small area of this park. It was very clean, plenty of parking and a nice trail along the lake, picnic tables as well. Nothing spectacular or anything, but if youre looking to take a nice scenic stroll it would be a worthwhile stop.

Great lake to walk around, roughly 3 miles.

Great place for fishing or geocaching!

Wonderful sizable lake with nice picnic areas swimming hiking equestrian mountain bike trails

Very well kept and very nice people are social distancing even at the lake two thumbs up in my book

I love Lake Padden for triathlon training. The water typically gets warm enough for me to start swimming (in a wetsuit) by May each year. The algae has grown a bit more aggressively this year (not a fan), but I enjoy swimming in a lake without motorized boats! If you run the trail directly around the lake, its 2.5 miles. Some hill (more hills if you take any branch off trails) but great loop if you want to time yourself each lap! :-)

A lake to enjoy for everyone.No homeowners here.

Lots of trails and plenty of space to hangout

*nice little lake near town with park areas and trails to walk and cycle and take the kids and dogs.*Flat, easy trails

Fantastic park, very well maintained. Has a New Zealand Mud Snail infestation, so no swimming or dogs in the water. It has a boat ramp, but the decontamination process is a hurdle after using the lake.Beautiful for walks or hikes.

We had a great day out at Lake Padden. The park and trails are well maintained and the people out and about were very friendly.We really enjoyed our time walking along the lake and then following the stream up a trail to nowhere in particular.We are excited to bring our friends here next no school day!

Well groomed path, very enjoyable walk!

Picturesque, well maintained, and just a wonderful place to walk! The trail around the lake isn’t too difficult, and it totals 2.6 miles, doable by almost anyone, even me! There are some little hills or inclines, and they make for a better workout. People here are super friendly and seem respectful.

Beutiful Park with a nicely maintained trail around the lake. Only a 3.2 mile walk.

This is my favorite local park for bringing the doggie. There are plenty of off-leash trails and a large off-leash exercise area.The trails in general are great for those who dont want to commit to a day hike but still want to feel like they didnt just go for a walk. The signs posted all around the trails make it difficult to get lost. (Just remember which way you came from.) The signs also note the difficulty of each section of trail.Loads of picnic tables and space for sports-ball. It can get busy (which isnt great at the moment - WEAR A MASK!) but there is typically plenty of space if you are ok with finding a spot in the grass.

Bellinghams Swimming pool, hiking, biking, basketball, dog park, all with good vibes.

Such a gorgeous park. Stunning sparkly lake surrounded by huge beautiful trees. There is a great walking/running/biking trail all the way around the lake, its about a 45-minute walk at a fairly fast walking pace. A good bit of the trail is in the woods and it is beautiful, peaceful and smells so good. Trail is very well maintained. Good facilities and picnic tables. The City of Bellingham really rocks the city parks and we appreciate them so much!

They have some amazing trails that are just difficult enough depending on which route you take but easy enough for beginners. Lots of wonderful forest to appreciate as well.

Great nature walk, trails are in really good condition. Almost entirely flat by PNW standards, so would be a good choice for families or anyone looking for a more gentle walk.

We Love This Park and All Its Many Amenities

Beautiful area, great trails, everyone maintained social distance and it was nice to get outside.

An awesome off leash dog park and trail, as well as a gorgeous lake loop trail (on leash). Playground and picnic areas too! Friendly ducks (dont feed them though!)

Beautiful...funLove to take dogs to socialize...nice people

I love this lake. This is a small lake with peaceful atmosphere and clear water.I would say that this is a hidden spot since not so many tourists come here yet. We kayaked to the middle of the lake and looked around, we felt like we were in the middle of a circle and hugged by the water and trees. It was a laid back place where you can sit down and talk, or have a blast with the water, or kayak around the lake.If you wanted to rent the kayak, make sure you bring cash. They only accept cash.

Beautiful lake. Great trails around the lake and hiking trails in the woods.

Very pleasant walk around the lake with the dog. It is on leash but there is also a dog park. Good restroom facilities and plenty of parking. Quiet, peaceful and not too crowded.

Great experience on a excellent golf course

Great dog park with small and big dog areas. There is off leash trails as well but they moved them back 1000 ft so make sure to leash them up until you see the off leash trail sign behind the park

Great place to walk; cool off in lake. Parking a bit limited.

I had a great walk. its a beautiful Park and Lake. I plan to spend more time here. Its beautiful

Beautiful place to spend the day by yourself hiking, fishing, or kayaking! Or spend it with the family picnicking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, or swimming! Also has a great playground, little baseball field and basketball court!

I do so love the place.Couple thoughts about using it with a wheelchair or Walker.The sidewalks that are so rippled are unpassable for a wheelchair. Its great to be in a native forest but Big Leaf Maples near sidewalks mean both non passage for wheelchairs and maintenance issues. Its not easy but maybe with long term planning it could be helped.More bathrooms. Maybe a unisex pair by the boat launch?

Lake Padden, to me, is the most beautiful lakes around the Bellingham area. Its a must see in the Winter or Summer =)

Great for walkers and bicylers. I need free range for my doggers

Got to trout in less than 30 minutes. A lot of people were fishing. Everyone was nice. They ask that you wear a mask.

Golden hour is great here and the trails are well kept

Perfect family spot with young kids to swim and fish. Will be coming again next year

I love Lake Padden. Its so peaceful and so many different activities. Fishing, trails for walking, running, biking or horseback riding, boating, BBQ/picnicking. Today, when we were out there, there were duckling and goslings out and about.

Nice and open, lots of parking, easy to find your own spot.

One of my favorite places to run. Running the horse trails make for a nice cardio workout or take the inner loop of Padden for a relaxing walk or jog.Fun events are held throughout the year starting with the annual Resolution Run & Padden Polar Dip each 1st of January.This park has something for everyone including running, biking, walking, hiking, BBQ, playground, fishing, boating, swimming, sunning and more.Groups runs, including BBay Pub Run, are regularly held at the park.Youll love this park!

Wonderful swimming lake. Many trails and access to mountain biking

Beautiful view and lots of shade, great for a sunny day!

Great walking and biking trail loop around the lake, with spots to stop, swim, and lay in the grass.

Its a beautiful spot with something for everyone.i go for the wooded walk around the lake. Along the way I see old and young walking, running, biking, fishing, swimming, using kayaks or paddle boards; I pass the golf course, tennis course and boat launches. There are off leash dog areas and lots of folks happily walking their dogs around the lake. Fortunately, people seem to take cleaning up after their dogs seriously. Its a clean, safe, well used park where you can always find parking. It is a gem.

Great Park for kayaking, swimming, jogging, hiking, running, barbecuing, fishing. This place is popping in the summer. I enjoyed the 2.6 mile walk around the lake.

Beautiful and relaxing Lake with many different options for activities.

All around great place to walk. You can use the trails, off leash or walk around the lake

Great spot for walking your Dog or going for a walk. Gets pretty busy in the summer, but if you go in the mornings or during the week its not bad. Decent fishing here too.

Peaceful, pet friendly and loved seeing the little duckies

Love this park for walking the trail around the lake.

Beautiful! Great little stop.

Beautiful park. Very calming. Nestled in woodsy area with cute ducks lovingly just hanging around minding their own. Lots if picnic tables, playground, fields to play family games or just hang around near the lake n float, swim or fish. Ride your bike rent a canoe. Love this park. Pet friendly too.

A lovely park with a trail around the beautiful lake, great for walking/running/strolling. Its also ADA accessible. The trial is advertised to serve wheelchairs.

Beautiful park with trails and swimming. Just beware that there are ducks so you are likely to get swimmers itch.

Shower areas have remained closed since COVID situation started. Restrooms are open.

Everything about this park and area in general seems almost magical. Five stars well earned. your imagination is the limit at how much fun you have here want some ideas. Wedding, family reunion, birthday, fishing, hiking, swimming, lunch break, bike ride , row boating, serene reading,sail boating....... Like I said your imagination is the limit excellent park for any and everything!

Peaceful, very clean and a nice place to bring the family

A great spot for swimming, running, picnicking etc.

Small nice like with lots of picnic areas and playground! Too bad we couldnt get into the water

Nice easy walk, super fun enclosed dog park! Just be careful on windy day, youre bound to get tree debris falling around or on you.