COVID-19 UPDATE

Sept 16, 2020

Stay informed by regularly checking:

Safe Start Washington

Sept 2 - Governor Inslee extends COVID-19 related proclamations and issues statement on vaccines.

The Department of Health has updated guidance on social gatherings. More information here.

Free Mask Distribution in Bothell

With face coverings now mandated by the state for all public places, the City of Bothell will be distributing free, reusable fabric masks. The masks are part of 25 million face coverings King County purchased to encourage the availability and use of personal protective equipment in response to COVID-19.

Free masks will be available at various locations in Bothell throughout fall. Scheduled events:

Drive-through Mask Distribution

Date: Wed, Sept. 30
Time: 4:00-7:00pm
Location: Cedar Grove Park
Address: 22421 9th Ave SE, Bothell, WA 98021

Additional distribution dates and locations to be announced soon.

Know before you go:

Masks are made of cloth and are both washable and reusable.
Mask distributors will be in PPE (personal protective equipment) for your protection.
Masks are limited to two (2) per member of household. Members of household do not all need to be present - simply let our staff/volunteers know how many people reside in your household.
While we expect to have enough masks for everyone, these events are first-come, first-served.

If you need a face mask, and cannot attend one of our distribution events, please email recreation@bothellwa.gov.

Service Changes

All city buildings are closed to the general public, but we continue to provide many services remotely. Please give us a call at 425-806-6100 instead of coming to City Hall. Staff can help you conduct your business over the phone or online! Please see full list of all service changes across our departments

Cancellations and Closures

All in-person events, classes and community meeting rooms have been canceled through August 31st.
Some city Boards and Commission meetings will be held virtually in August.
State guidance allows City Hall to reopen in Phase 3.

Parks & Recreation

*NEW* Effective August 24, the following Park amenities are open:
- Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
- Limited Restrooms - Park at Bothell Landing, Blyth Park, and Cedar Grove Park
- Disc Golf Course at Blyth Park
- Pop-up Dog Park at Park at Bothell Landing
- Drop-in use of Picnic Shelters - First come, first served and informal use only. No reservations accepted at this time.
- Parking lots at Park at Bothell Landing, Blyth Park, Cedar Grove Park, and Centennial Park
- Athletic Fields are open for general use and sports practice only (no games or tournaments). An athletic field permit is required for organized sports practice. Walk-on activities are also allowed, however non-permitted users must always relinquish the field to designated athletic field permit holders. For more information, visit the Sportsfields page.
Learn more about the Bothell Parks Reopening Plan here.
Recreation classes and picnic shelter reservations are canceled until further notice.
Lytle House and the North Creek Schoolhouse are closed until further notice.
All playgrounds are closed until further notice.
While using Park amenities, please remember to maintain good social distancing (min. 6 feet apart), avoid gatherings of more than five people outside of the household, bring supplies with you such as hand sanitizer/water/cloth face coverings, and stay home if you are feeling unwell or have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID in the last 14 days.