Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Bothell unveils early vision for 89-acre Wayne Open Space, seeks public input on trails, ecology and access
Summary
Bothell Parks staff and consultants presented concepts for the Wayne Open Space action plan — including river restoration, an "active zone," new trailheads, and accessibility improvements — and asked residents to prioritize uses through on-site boards and an online survey. No formal votes were taken.
Bothell Parks staff and consultants presented an early-stage action plan for the 89-acre Wayne Open Space (the former golf course) and asked residents to help shape priorities for restoration, access and recreational uses.
Aaron Milner, planning and development manager for Bothell Parks, opened the meeting and introduced the Berger Partnership design team, saying, "We're really, really excited to have you all here tonight and hear your input." Consultant Guy Michaelson emphasized that the team is building on earlier work — including ongoing Juanita Creek and Sammamish River restoration efforts — and encouraged attendees to "dream big" about the site's future while recognizing funding and regulatory constraints.
The presentation outlined several recurring ideas: preserve and enhance riparian and wetland habitat along the Sammamish River through invasive removal and off-channel habitat; retain open fairway meadow…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
