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

• 100 E Front St # 1, Lynden, WA 98264 Realtor.com · Oct 10
• Arrest warrant issued for Lynden woman charged with 30 counts of animal cruelty - The Spokesman-Review The Spokesman-Review · Oct 8
• All lanes of Guide Meridian blocked in Lynden following crash Whatcom News · Oct 8
• Lynden, WA Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 24
• Matthew Scott Oppewall Obituary (1982 - 2026) - Lynden, WA - My Bellingham Now Legacy | Obituary · Oct 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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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

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🍽️ 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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 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

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Lynden

🏘️ Nearby Communities