BELLINGHAM, Wash. – A popular Whatcom County park will not be welcoming visitors this summer.

Whatcom County’s Parks and Recreation Department announced that Samish Park will close starting sometime in mid-April.

Crews will spend the summer repairing the Lake Samish Bridge, which itself will close to traffic around mid-May.

The park’s Day Lodge also will not be accepting any bookings for private events.

Construction on the bridge is expected to wrap up in June of 2024.