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Bender Recreation Facility Expansion
- Status
- Funded in 1999
The City of Lynden proposes to expand its Bender Recreation Field facility by purchasing 20 acres adjacent to existing fields. Lynden, a community of approximately 7500 residents, has a very popular softball program. In recent years, soccer league play has dramatically increased, causing added field pressure. Currently, there are no soccer fields within the city, with residents either playing on softball outfields or traveling to an overused field 10 miles south. Expanded facilities will provide the city the opportunity to diversify current recreational options including the addition of dedicated soccer fields, a regulation baseball diamond, basketball and tennis courts. This will allow Lynden to continue its role as a hub for recreational sports activities in rural Whatcom County.
Location
Exit 256 from I-5, travel north on SR 539 (Guide Meridian) approximately 12 miles to SR 546 (East Badger Road), turn right & travel west for approximately 2 miles, turn right on Bender Road, Turn left on Aaron Drive, and site is located south of Aaron Drive and north of the existing Bender Field facility.
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Bender Recreation Facility Expansion
- The City of Lynden proposes to expand its Bender Recreation Field facility by purchasing 20 acres adjacent to existing fields. Lynden, a community of approximately 7500 residents, has a very popular softball program. In recent years, soccer league play has dramatically increased, causing added field pressure. Currently, there are no soccer fields within the city, with residents either playing on softball outfields or traveling to an overused field 10 miles south. Expanded facilities will provide the city the opportunity to diversify current recreational options including the addition of dedicated soccer fields, a regulation baseball diamond, basketball and tennis courts. This will allow Lynden to continue its role as a hub for recreational sports activities in rural Whatcom County.
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What is the WWRP?
The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.
