Once regarded as the most dangerous place to live in Bellingham, this diverse neighborhood is making major improvements with a lower crime rate, a new Boys and Girls Club, improved parks and plans to create a community center.
Roosevelt is a compact neighborhood cut in half by Alabama Street, a busy east-west arterial that connects the city center with Lake Whatcom. On the far north side are newer housing developments, while the rest of the neighborhood north of Alabama Street consists mostly of small houses on small lots. South of Alabama Street are more small single-family homes and apartment complexes.
The neighborhood used to be considered a renter's world, but more and more people are moving into the neighborhood permanently.
On the south edge of the neighborhood is Iowa Street, known for its row of car dealerships. The northwest corner is home to a new commercial development containing Lowe's and Walgreens stores. Residents also have easy access to Interstate 5 and the nearby Sunset Square shopping complex.
To help alleviate the compact feeling of the neighborhood, Roosevelt Park and the Railroad Trail offer great places to unwind. Newly renovated Roosevelt Park has a playground, large fields, basketball courts and bathrooms. The Railroad Trail can be walked all the way to Whatcom Falls Park.
Schools: Roosevelt /Sunnyland/Northern Heights elementaries, Kulshan/Whatcom Middle School, Bellingham /Squalicum High School
Shopping: Several mini-marts on Alabama Street. Major grocery stores are Red Apple Market on James Street, Haggen at Barkley Village
Parks: Roosevelt Park, Roosevelt Nature Area, Whatcom Falls Park and Railroad Trail
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