Parks Commission plans 2027 facility openings and fee structure
Parks Commission sets 2027 facility opening dates and reviews Silver Lake permit costs. Fishing access will open in April, the playground May 1, and the splash pad June 1, with beach opening tied to lifeguard availability in mid-June. Silver Lake permits will cost $7 daily, $10 for resident annual
Parks Commission · Meeting of June 1, 2026
BELLINGHAM — Parks Commission sets 2027 facility opening dates and reviews Silver Lake permit costs. Fishing access will open in April, the playground May 1, and the splash pad June 1, with beach opening tied to lifeguard availability in mid-June. Silver Lake permits will cost $7 daily, $10 for resident annual passes, and $60 for non-resident passes.
Town Administrator Joseph Laydon signaled interest in reviewing the fee structure at season's end.
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Source: the Parks Commission meeting of June 1, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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