Bothell Sound

Community · Oct 8, 2026

Bothell Parks & Recreation Board to weigh COMP Plan amendments on parks and trails

At its October 8 meeting, the Parks & Recreation Board is scheduled to hear an update on proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments covering recreation needs, facilities, partnerships, and trail connections 1.

What the records say

The Bothell Parks & Recreation Board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave NE (Conference Rooms 107/108), with a special presentation from Community Development at 6:25 p.m. covering the city's Comprehensive Plan (COMP Plan) and proposed amendments 1. Under Bothell Municipal Code 11.18.060, the board must recommend to the Planning Commission any proposed COMP Plan amendments related to parks and recreation, so this session is a required step in the amendment process 1. Staff will also explain how the COMP Plan relates to the city's PROS Plan, the parks, recreation, and open space plan 1.

  • The Parks & Recreation Board is scheduled to receive a COMP Plan update and amendments presentation at 6:25 p.m. on October 8 1.
  • BMC 11.18.060 requires the board to recommend proposed parks-and-recreation COMP Plan amendments to the Planning Commission 1.
  • Possible amendments include maps, background information, recreation needs, and minor policy updates on recreation facilities, partnerships, and trail connections 1.
  • Residents can attend in person, join by Teams (link requests must be emailed before 3:00 PM on October 8), or submit written comments by email before 3:00 PM that day 1.
  • Staff will also update the board on summer programs and operations with recommendations for next year, and the board will discuss whether to meet every other month with longer meetings or keep the current schedule 1.
  • Public comments are limited to three minutes per person during a designated visitor comment period 1.

Why it matters

The COMP Plan is the city's long-range blueprint, and the possible amendments could touch maps, background information, recreation needs, and policies for recreation facilities, partnerships, and trail connections 1. The board's recommendation feeds into the Planning Commission's review, so this is an early chance for residents to see what park and trail policy changes are on the table 1.

What changed / what's next

  • The meeting has not yet occurred, so no board recommendation exists; the record does not specify a Planning Commission date or a public comment cutoff for the COMP Plan amendment process.