One of the most impressive school playgrounds in Bellingham — Parkview Elementary's playground is a brand new, extensively equipped space that feels more like a premium adventure park than a typical school yard. There's a massive multi-level climbing structure, a rope pyramid, a spectacular wide racing slide, a spiral tube slide, overhead monkey bar traverse, accessible ramp up to the main structure, outdoor musical instruments (xylophone, wind chimes, interactive game panels), balance and stepping equipment, a rock climbing wall, and spring riders. The rubber safety surface throughout makes it very soft underfoot. It's a school playground so access is limited — open after school hours weekdays (around 4pm onward), all day weekends, holidays and summer.

• This is a school playground — open weekdays after ~4pm, and all day weekends, holidays & summer
• No restrooms on site — Cornwall Park is right down the hill and has clean restrooms
• No shade at all — bring sunscreen, hats, and water especially in summer
• The outdoor musical instruments are a huge hit with younger kids — xylophone, wind chimes, interactive panels
• The rope pyramid and racing slide are the standout features for older kids
• The accessible ramp makes the main structure reachable for all kids
• No swings here — head to Cornwall Park if swings are a must
• Dogs are welcome in the surrounding area — Cornwall Park nearby has great off-leash space