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Board discusses dog‑off‑leash options: staff favor education first, coordinated enforcement later
Summary
Members and staff discussed rising off‑leash dog use at Bothell parks, possible time‑limited off‑leash zones and an education‑first approach tied to the Wayne Golf Course master plan and stakeholder coordination with animal control, police and fire.
Bothell Parks and Recreation staff and board members spent a substantial portion of the Jan. 8 meeting discussing dog off‑leash behavior, potential hours or areas for off‑leash use and how the city should balance education, signage and enforcement.
Staff described a “multi‑pronged” approach that begins with education and training for both the public and departments, then moves to enforcement only when necessary. One staff member summarized the approach as starting with proactive education before relying on animal control for citations.
Why it matters: Off‑leash dogs affect public safety, maintenance workload, and how parks are programmed and…
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