Lynden, Washington

About Lynden

Lynden, WA is a close-knit town located in northern Washington with an estimated population of 16,783.

Officially, Lynden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.49 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,057 residents per square mile.

📰 Lynden News Today

• What’s new at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden this year? Bellingham Herald · Aug 14
• Mary Lindeman Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Lynden, WA The Columbian Recent Obituaries · Aug 14
• Rose Mary Mork Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Lynden, WA - My Bellingham Now Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Advocates say ICE is carrying out a 'soft raid' targeting workers at Lynden seafood plant KING5.com · Aug 3
• Update: ICE agents arrest several outside Lynden packing plant in what advocates call a ‘soft raid’ cascadiadaily.com · Jul 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lynden Unique

• The only place in America named Lynden — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
• Positioned in northern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,783.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Lynden

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lynden

• Chandara House — thai
• Coconut Kenny's — pizza
• Cruisin Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• El Ranchito — mexican
• Fairway Cafe — american
• Graze and Gather Charcuterie & Bistro — sandwich (café)
• Infusion Cuisine
• Lee Asian Bistro — asian
• Muddy Waters Espresso — coffee shop (café)
• Nami Asian Bistro — japanese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Lynden Pioneer Museum · Museum
• Dan Cramer's Western Town · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lynden

• Dickinson Park reviews ★
• Lynden City Park reviews ★
• Lynden Fairgrounds reviews ★
• Bender Fields reviews ★
• Berthusen Memorial Park reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Glenning Park reviews ★
• Greenfield Park reviews ★
• Northwood Lynden Jim Park reviews ★
• Patterson Park reviews ★
• Wiser Lake Public Access reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lynden

• Fisher Elementary School
• IMPACT Reengagement Program
• Isom Elementary School
• Lynden Academy
• Lynden High School
• Lynden Middle School
• Lynden Student Services
• Meridian Middle School
• Vossbeck Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lynden

🏘️ Nearby Communities