Candidate Applications Now Available

Applications for open positions on the SVCA Board, the Architectural Control Committee, and the Nominations & Elections Committee are now available.

The application period is open from July 5, 2024, and closes at 4:30 PM September 3, 2024. Packets are available HERE, or can be picked up in person at the Welcome Center, 1850 Lake Whatcom Boulevard.

Candidates are required to be members in good standing from the time of application through their term of office, if elected. Each candidate must be listed on the deed to the property.

Welcome to Sudden Valley!

Administrative Office Hours

Located in the Welcome Center at 1850 Lake Whatcom Boulevard, the Administration office is open Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm for in person assistance; you can reach us by phone between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at 360-734-6430.


Sudden Valley is proud of its community and offers activities for all ages and abilities, including the following amenities:

  • Welcome Center, housing Administration, Accounting, and Environmental Planning
  • Clubhouse, featuring El Agave Mexican restaurant and the Golf Course Pro Shop
  • Community Center, the hub of the Recreation Department, hosting a well-equipped fitness center, relaxation areas, children’s playroom, infant room, meeting rooms, event space, café, game lounge, and free wi-fi
  • Marina, featuring wet slips, dry slips, canoe and kayak storage, children’s playground, tennis court, pickleball court, basketball court, and off-leash dog park
  • 20 parks
  • Learn more about Sudden Valley’s recreational amenities on the maps shown below:
  • 2 outdoor seasonal pools
    • Main Pool, connected to the Community Center
    • Quiet Pool, a smaller pool offering a more relaxing swim experience, located behind the South Whatcom County Library
  • The only golf course in Whatcom County along a lake, designed by the renowned course architect, Ted Robinson.
  • The South Whatcom County Library, which is a branch of the Whatcom County Library System; building also features a meeting room the Quiet Pool and showers.
  • 2 Community Gardens
  • Area Z Storage Facility



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