Today’s neighborhood spotlight is on the Columbia neighborhood. One of the oldest neighborhoods in Bellingham, Columbia is beautiful and historic area. It is also a great place to start a family, with the vast majority of houses in the area being single-family. In addition to to the nice houses and landscaping, there is also the Eldridge Historical District. Located in the South area of the neighborhood, the Eldridge Historical District is filled with historically significant houses built in Bellingham’s early days in the 1800’s.
Columbia Blends the Old & the New
Fans of nature will be in heaven in the Columbia neighborhood, with three different parks located inside the neighborhood. The largest is Elizabeth Park, a large family park with a playground, tennis courts as well as picnic tables and a gazebo for family events. The other parks are Carl Lobe and Lorraine Ellis parks, which have facilities for younger children and families so there is fun for people of all ages. If three parks aren’t enough for you, you can access Squalicum Creek park from the North side of the neighborhood. As with most other neighborhoods, Columbia is just a few short minutes away from the heart of downtown. This neighborhood is the perfect blend of new and old, country and city, for people who want the best of both worlds.
Simple School Area
The school attendance for the Columbia neighborhood is much more simple than other Bellingham neighborhoods. There is only one school option for each level, so there’s no confusion on what school your student will attend. Elementary schoolers will attend Columbia Elementary, while middle schoolers attend Whatcom Middle. High school aged kids attend Bellingham High School.
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