Civic Athletic Complex Master Plan

The City is updating the Civic Athletic Complex Master Plan - the plan that summarizes the long-term vision and guides further development for our community's central recreational complex.

During this update, we are examining areas that can be developed for current and evolving uses. The updated Master Plan will guide our strategic planning to equitably meet future community needs.

In addition to maintaining and upgrading facilities, we are factoring two new ideas into this Master Plan update.

• Carl Cozier relocation: The possibility of relocating Carl Cozier Elementary School adds exciting potential to our planning process. We are evaluating how we might leverage City and school district investments in the Civic Athletic Complex to build a new school, create more opportunities for recreation, and advance climate resiliency. Read more about our partnership with Bellingham Public Schools to explore the possibilities to relocate Carl Cozier.

• Community recreation center: Many community members have said they want more space for indoor recreation, and many people have also expressed a desire for a community center. Our plans will factor in expanded facilities for more aquatic and other indoor recreation, and more community gathering spaces. The design of a community recreation center building is outside the scope of the Master Plan update, but we will be reserving space for a future development.

Watch the video update below to learn more.

Mark your calendar for our public open house on Nov. 6 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the community building at Bloedel Donovan Park.