Parks

Are you ready for warm weather and fun in Ferndale’s largest and most central park? There is something fun to do in Ferndale almost every weekend this summer, so get ready to eat, dance, and connect with your community at our Summer of Fun events in Pioneer Park!

This year, our Summer of Fun events are made possible in part by the generous support of WECU, our local credit union serving Whatcom County for over 80 years.

Friday, June 20th – Food Truck Friday with the Bellingham Circus Guild – 5:30 PM in Pioneer Village

Several local food trucks will be set up in Pioneer Village starting at 5:30 PM so you can grab a dinner from a variety of vendors, relax in the park, and enjoy free entertainment from the Bellingham Circus Guild!

Saturday, June 21st – Metalworks Skate Jam/Competition – 11 AM-2 PM at Metalworks Skate Park

Join the City and fellow skaters for International Go Skate Day! This event is open to all ages and is cohosted by Ferndale’s own Huli Boardshop, the Northwest Skate Collective, Unknown Board Shop, and WWS Boardshop. More details, including competition sign-ups, to be announced soon.

Friday, June 27th – Flicks in the Park – Moana 2 – 9:00 PM in Pioneer Village

Grab your blanket or comfortable camping chair and come on down to Pioneer Village when the sun goes down for a feature film. Movie starts a little after 9:00 PM when it gets dark enough to see the film. Free popcorn and soda available for attendees.

“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Friday, July 11th – Flicks in the Park – The Wild Robot – 9:00 PM in Pioneer Village

Grab your blanket or comfortable camping chair and come on down to Pioneer Village when the sun goes down for a feature film. Movie starts a little after 9:00 PM when it gets dark enough to see the film. Free popcorn and soda available for attendees.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Friday, July 18th – Music in the Park with County Rose – 5:30 PM in Pioneer Village

Join the City for a live concert on the Pioneer Village Stage! Food Trucks will also be in attendance so come hungry and enjoy dinner with free entertainment.

County Rose is a seven piece band from Whatcom and Skagit County that began its musical journey in 2023. The Players bonded over a common appreciation of the vast library of music in the Country and Americana songbook. County Rose performs country standards from the 70’s – 90’s as well as a selection of modern Country and Americana hits and original compositions with the mission of putting on a dynamic, high-energy show that appeals to people of all ages.

Saturday, August 17th – Yoga in the Park with Flow Motion – 10 AM in Pioneer Village

Flow Motion, LLC will be hosting a free yoga class in Pioneer Village at 10:00 AM. Open to all ages who would be interested. This is the perfect thing to help you Namasta-y healthy and flexible! Please bring your own mat and water bottle.

Friday, August 22nd – Food Truck Friday – 5:30 PM in Pioneer Village

Several local food trucks will be set up in Pioneer Village starting at 5:30 PM so you can grab a dinner from a variety of vendors, relax in the park, and connect with community.

As always, our events are free and open to the public. For questions about our events, contact Megan Juenemann at 360-685-2353 or meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org or visit www.cityofferndale.org/summeroffun2025

City of Ferndale Invites Public to Metalworks Skatepark Groundbreaking Event

(Ferndale, WA) — The City of Ferndale invites the public to a groundbreaking event on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, kicking off construction of Metalworks Skatepark, a highly anticipated project for the Ferndale community.

The groundbreaking event will take place at the future skatepark location at the 5500 block of Second Avenue, across the street from the old American Legion building. Parking will be available at the Phillips66 Sports Complex. The event will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. with opening remarks and speeches, with the official groundbreaking at approximately 2:20 p.m.

The City would like to welcome all community members, skaters – thrashers and posers, stakeholders, and project supporters in celebrating this project milestone for the Metalworks Skatepark. Attendees will include Mayor Greg Hansen, City councilmembers, elected officials, City staff, and project partners. The community is encouraged to participate in this eagerly awaited event. You’ll hear from members of the project team, have the opportunity to leave your mark on the official construction project sign, watch as we break ground, and take home a limited-edition Metalworks Skatepark sticker.

The City is stoked to begin construction on the Metalworks Skatepark, ultimately creating a place for community members of all ages and skate skill levels to connect in the heart of Downtown Ferndale. We hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, April 10^th, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. to kickflip this project into gear!

Ferndale Announces 2024 Summer of Fun Parks Activities

(Ferndale, WA) — The City of Ferndale is proud to announce a full slate of summer parks activities this year, including everything from acrobats to Space Band. Participants can enjoy movies, food, live music, and activities in Ferndale’s parks almost every weekend throughout the summer.

“We have a lot of exciting things happening in our parks this year and I look forward to seeing everyone at these events,” said Mayor Greg Hansen. “Once again, Ferndale has an incredible line up of free, family-friendly activities ready to go.”

This year, Ferndale’s parks events are made possible in part by the generous support of WECU, a local credit union serving Whatcom County for over 80 years.

Food Truck Fridays: 2^nd Friday of each month in Pioneer Village.

Friday, June 14^th – SpaceBand

Friday, July 12^th – Bellingham Circus Guild

Friday, August 9^th – Jim Buk Tu

Music in the Park: Live concerts on the Pioneer Village stage.

Friday, July 19^th – Baby Cakes

Saturday, August 17^th – Lemon Creek

Flicks in the Park. Fridays in Pioneer Village: June 21^st, June 28^th, July 12^th, and August 23^rd inside Pioneer Pavilion with an earlier start time.

More activities with dates to be announced soon, including Yoga in the Park, Wee Ones Nature Hunt, and Tie Dye Your T-Shirt.

As always, Ferndale parks events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Communications and Community Relations Officer Megan Juenemann at meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org or (360) 685-2353.

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