Special Publications - Living Here - Living Here_Q&A

Sunday, Mar. 30, 2008

Q: I'd like to donate land for a park. How do I do that?

A: "Call the parks department and tell them about the land to donate. If it fits into the park plan, depending on size, location and public benefit, deed it to the city. Then the city takes over maintenance of the property."

— Paul Leuthold, director of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department

A: "Start with a call to myself, to look at if it fits with our plan, if it's appropriate. Sometimes we refer it to other agencies. A call or a letter to the parks department will start that off."