There’s so much to love about Bellingham. The charming coastal city has all kinds of amenities, and it’s surrounded by nature. Big Rock Garden is a hidden oasis in Bellingham, sitting nestled on a hill above Lake Whatcom on Sylvan Street, this 2.5-acre park is the perfect place for a little escape.

Big Rock Garden Park truly is a hidden gem—while it’s located within the city limits, it isn’t always easy to find.

BenLar137 / TripAdvisor Try typing in the actual address (2900 Sylvan Street) into your GPS instead of the park’s name for best results.

The park is open from dawn to dusk year-round, and there’s never a bad time to go.

LehuaMonsoon / TripAdvisor Spring brings lush green plants and flowers like azaleas, but the fall colors here are also phenomenal.

Here, nature and art come together seamlessly, making for a perfectly peaceful experience.

VisitBellingham / TripAdvisor Stroll along the peaceful paths and enjoy the wild native plants that surround you.

Originally named Gardens of Art, this park was founded in 1981 by George, Mary Ann, and David Drake.

VisitBellingham / TripAdvisor The City of Bellingham purchased it in 1993.

There are more than 37 permanent sculptures here, by local and international artists alike.

ElissaClaire / TripAdvisor Every May the Friends of Big Rock Garden Park and the Bellingham Parks & Recreation Department host a Mother’s Day Celebration that focuses on the opening of a new seasonal sculpture show.

You can easily explore the park in an hour or less, but you’ll want to linger as long as you can.

novacamp / TripAdvisor Slow down, relax, and have a picnic with your family.

Big Rock Garden Park has restrooms, a drinking fountain, walking trails, and plenty of parking.

VisitBellingham / TripAdvisor Check out this enchanting spot the next time you’re in Whatcom County.

Have you ever been to Big Rock Garden?

BenLar137 / TripAdvisor

Try typing in the actual address (2900 Sylvan Street) into your GPS instead of the park’s name for best results.

LehuaMonsoon / TripAdvisor

Spring brings lush green plants and flowers like azaleas, but the fall colors here are also phenomenal.

VisitBellingham / TripAdvisor

Stroll along the peaceful paths and enjoy the wild native plants that surround you.

The City of Bellingham purchased it in 1993.

ElissaClaire / TripAdvisor

Every May the Friends of Big Rock Garden Park and the Bellingham Parks & Recreation Department host a Mother’s Day Celebration that focuses on the opening of a new seasonal sculpture show.

novacamp / TripAdvisor

Slow down, relax, and have a picnic with your family.

Check out this enchanting spot the next time you’re in Whatcom County.

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Address: Big Rock Garden Park, 2900 Sylvan St, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA