Bothell

Located in the northeast corner of King County, Bothell was incorporated in 1909. Bothell's first Mayor was George Bothell, whose cousin, A. F. Bothell, was a member of the original City Council. The town was named by its first postmaster who declared that "there are so many Bothells in town, let's just call it Bothell." Many from this historic family are buried at Bothell's Pioneer Cemetery, located at Valley View Road and 108th Ave NE.

Originally a modest lumber and shingle producing town, many of Bothell's original buildings are now landmarks on Main Street. Although a thriving economic core today, Main Street maintains the same "small town charm" it had in its lumber days.

Averaging two parks per square mile, Bothell residents pride themselves on their parks system. A total of 23 parks are located within city limits, including a skate park and Bothell Creek Sports Field, which includes four multipurpose sports fields.

Bothell Resources
King County maintains a satellite office in Bothell to provide residents with greater access to County government. Stop by the Northshore Community Service Center and register to vote, obtain a pet license, find out what bus to take, and get information on marriage licensing, property assessments and other King County services. The Community Service Center is located at the Northshore Public Health Center in Bothell (10808 N.E. 145th St., Tel. 206-296-9840). The Center's hours are Mon.-Tues. Noon - 7:00pm (closed 3:30-4:00pm for lunch). Click here for directions.

Architecture:
Bothell Landmark Preservation Board

Arts:
Northshore Performing Arts Center
http://www.theattictheatre.org/

Bus: See Transit

Business / Chamber of Commerce:
City of Bothell Economic Development Center
Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce
EnterpriseSeattle (Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County)
Innovate Here (Snohomish County Economic Development Council)

Education:

K-12:
Northshore School District

Higher Education:
Cascadia Community College
University of Washington-Bothell

Fire:
Bothell Fire Department/Emergency Medical Service

Government:
Bothell government resources

History:
Bothell Thumbnail History - History Link
Bothell Landmark Preservation Board
Historic Sites

Hotels:
See Visiting Bothell

Human Services:
Hopelink Northshore Emergency Services Center
Also see Public Health

Library:
Bothell Regional Library

Map: King County Council Districts
City Maps

News:
Bothell / Kenmore Reporter
Bothell Community Television (BCTV) Channel 21

Parks & Recreation:
City Parks
King County Parks, Trails & Pools

Police:
Bothell Police Department

Population:
Bothell Demographics

Public Health:
Bothell-Kenmore Community Health Center
Northshore Public Health Center

Recycling:
King County Solid Waste Division

Restaurants:
See Visiting Bothell

Senior Citizen Resources:
Northshore Senior Center

Shopping:
Country Village Shops
Farmers Markets

Television:
Bothell Community Television (BCTV) Channel 21

Tent City:
Citizens' Advisory Committee on Homeless Encampments (CACHE)

Transit:
Bothell Neighborhood Bus Routes Park & Ride

Utilities:
Alderwood Water District
Northshore Utility District
Woodinville Water District

Visiting Bothell:
Bothell Visitors' Guide