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Bothell staff present PROS draft findings; walk‑shed gaps concentrated in Snohomish County
Summary
Parks staff reported key findings from the six‑year Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) plan: strong park use but walk‑shed gaps (only about 50.7% of residences are within a 10‑minute/half‑mile walk to a park), demand for an indoor year‑round facility and expanded acreage, and target projects including Shelton View Forest acquisition and work on Wayne Open Space.
Parks and Recreation staff presented preliminary findings on April 21 for Bothell’s six‑year Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) plan and sought council feedback on priorities and capital projects.
Director Nick Stroup (speaker 27) and the parks team summarized an engagement effort that included 756 survey responses, eight pop‑up events, focus groups and an open house. Staff said system use is high — many residents visit parks weekly or on weekends — and the community supported acquiring…
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