Bothell Parks & Recreation

Parade Application Reminder: There’s still time to apply to be part of the Fourth of July Grand Parade! Got a decked-out car? A group eager to join the fun? Or a float ready to make its debut at Bothell’s Hometown Celebration? Applications to participate are open until Monday, June 8.

Click here to apply today: bit.ly/bothellfourthofjuly

Interested in volunteering? There’s still time to sign up and help make this year’s festivities a success. Learn more and register here: https://cerv.is/0408gxwBBnb

Want to be part of one of Bothell’s most cherished traditions? Thousands gather downtown each year for the Fourth of July Hometown Celebration, featuring a Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Children’s Parade, Grand Parade, and more. Applications to volunteer or participate in the parade are still open, but hurry: the parade application will close on Monday, June 8. Sign up today! https://www.bothellwa.gov/FourthOfJuly

Bothell Parks & Recreation

📣Open House Reminder: Thursday, May 28, from 6-8pm at Bothell City Hall.

This is the second open house for the Wayne Open Space Action Plan. The event will feature opening remarks and a presentation from the project team, followed by opportunities to meet one-on-one with park staff and project consultants.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/wayneopenspaceactionplan

It’s time! Bothell’s seasonal Pop-up Dog Park is officially open now through early September. Our operations team has done an amazing job preparing the site and installing the fencing and equipment to make this off-leash space ready for our community and their pups.

The off-leash dog park is located on the north side of Park at Bothell Landing. The park includes two designated off-leash areas — one for large dogs and one for small dogs.

◾Location: 9919 NE 180th St, Bothell, WA 98011
◾For park rules, location details, and more information about the off-leash area, visit: bit.ly/bothellspopupdogpark

Memorial Day, the Bothell Way - Begin at Bothell Make the most of Memorial Day weekend in Bothell, WA with river walks, parks, kayaking, great restaurants, breweries, and cozy backup plans for rainy weather.

BOTHELL – Get ready for EIGHT weeks of back-to-back Friday night events starting July 10 through August 28! That’s right, we added even more to this year’s lineup. It’s time to save the dates, find your chairs, and get ready for summer nights in Bothell!

From live music featuring local favorite bands to classic movies under the stars, every Friday offers something for everyone.

See the full event lineup by clicking the link: bit.ly/summernightsinbothell

The nomination form for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal is open until Monday, April 20—don’t miss the chance to nominate!

Click the link to nominate today: https://bit.ly/gmncob

We’re now accepting nominations for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal! This community tradition honors a person or organization that embodies service, leadership, advocacy, and true community spirit. If you know of someone, or a group, deserving of this honor, now is your chance to nominate them!

The nomination form for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal is open until Monday, April 20. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate those who give back! Click the link to nominate today: https://bit.ly/gmncob

Survive the Sound returns April 27 to May 1 and it’s going to be one epic journey! We’re gearing up for this year’s steelhead migration race, but first we need your help choosing which fish will represent Team Bothell.

Never heard of Survive the Sound? It’s a fun, interactive online game based on real fish tracking data to help raise awareness about endangered salmon and steelhead in the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, you’ll learn more about these iconic species and how we can all help protect them for the healthier waters, communities, and orcas.

We’ll count the votes on Earth Day, then we’ll announce your pick to Survive the Sound. Let’s go, Team Bothell!

Cast your vote for your favorite fish avatar by April 22 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stsvote26