Bothell board reviews Wayne Open Space action plan focused on river restoration and phased access
The Parks Board reviewed a first draft of the Wayne Open Space action plan that prioritizes river restoration, dark‑sky preservation and layered trail access; staff said restoration work on the Sammamish River is set to begin in early October and the plan will be phased.
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The Bothell Parks Board on Wednesday reviewed the first draft of the Wayne Open Space action plan, which staff described as an ecology‑forward framework that balances habitat restoration with select areas for public access and education. Presenters told the board the city acquired all 89 acres of the former Wayne Golf Course through partnerships and that the plan’s guiding ideas—connected communities, balanced passive and active uses, empowering ecology, and layered human experience—reflect community engagement.
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