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Bothell Parks says summer events drew thousands; staff report 408 field reservations and 200 shelter rentals
Summary
Parks staff reported heavy summer use — 408 field reservations and about 200 picnic‑shelter rentals — highlighted big attendance at Music in the Park and Movies in the Park, new ADA MobiMats and ongoing operational demands for staff and seasonals.
City parks staff and board members on the Bothell Parks and Recreation Board described a busy summer season marked by high demand for fields, picnic shelters, special events and new accessibility equipment.
Blaine Land, recreation and community events coordinator, and Tanisha Tadme, parks and recreation administrative coordinator, reviewed summer operations and bookings. Land noted programming highlights including pop‑up dog parks, camp support at Blythe Park and a sediment‑pond restoration project. He said the department purchased MobiMats this year — temporary ADA‑accessible pathways designed to provide access across grass, sand and gravel at events — and staff will continue testing deployment methods.
Tanisha Tadme provided…
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