Bothell Skatepark Community

05/17/2026

June 28th 2001, The 1st Bothell Skate Contest. MC Marshall Stack Reid ! Sky Siljeg first contest. Share your memories of this day and how it shaped your skate life.

05/02/2026

Professor Paul Schmitt has been making boards for the industry and leading the education path for many years. Looking forward to bringing his program to Bothell. Sky Siljeg and Paul go way back.

04/27/2026

APRIL 27th...TODAY IS THE LAST DAY...
YOUR PERSONAL STORY AND SUPPORT IS NEEDED, NOW!
WE NEED FUNDS TO GET A ROOF OVER THIS PARK!
Click here! We made this easier...
https://joeblakemore.com/Bothellskateparkletter/

Dear Bothell Skatepark Community,
We have an important opportunity to bring significant new funding to the Bothell skatepark project and we need your voice.
The City of Bothell is applying for the Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) RCO Grant. This grant could provide up to $750,000 in additional funding toward the new skatepark at Bothell Landing (based on the program’s $1.5 million maximum award with a 50% match).
Deadline to submit letters:
Please send your letter of support by Monday, April 27, 2026
Final grant submission: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Your personal story and support can make a real difference in strengthening this application.
How to Submit
Please email your letter (or short statement of support) to:
📧 [email protected]
Letter should be directed to : To Whom it may concern.
If you prefer to write a physical letter, arrangements can be made to collect and scan it before the deadline.
What to Include in Your Letter (Helpful but not required)
Grant reviewers especially value when letters mention:
*Skateboarding as a legitimate athletic sport (Olympic recognition)
*The importance of serving youth and teens
*Safe, accessible recreation space in Bothell
*Year-round use potential (lighting and possible roof)
*Benefits for underserved and non-traditional athletes
*Positive mental and physical health impacts
*Multigenerational community benefits
*Your personal connection to the skate community
Personal stories are strongly encouraged.
Examples you might include:
*How long you’ve been part of the skate community
*Why this project matters to you or your family
*How improved facilities would benefit youth in Bothell
*Why Bothell Landing is a strong location
*Why a roof on this skatepark is important.
*This is a time-sensitive push, and every letter helps demonstrate strong community support.
*Thank you for being part of the Bothell skate community and for helping move this project forward.
With appreciation,
Pam Miller
Bothell Skatepark Community
If you have questions or for physical letter arrangements Pam 206-226-4074

04/23/2026

04/21/2026

Your Voice WILL take us closer to an epic park with a roof and lights! The City of Bothell is applying for a grant, and support letters are due April 27th. We've made it super easy for you. Click here...https://joeblakemore.com/Bothellskateparkletter/

03/29/2026

Montana Skatepark Association , Jeff Ament, keeping it real.

“I’m all about skate parks…. It’s an amazing time to be a skateboarder. There are so many skateparks that you can’t give it up at this point.”
2021


Montana Skatepark Association

03/24/2026

Who was the first pro skateboarder?

“From a girl’s standpoint, it’s all about the girls. We can’t be catty. We have to be there for each other. It was so competitive when I was 19 or 20. You didn’t give away your tricks. Now you teach them.”
- Patti McGee - Juice Magazine 75
This image of Patti was taken on one of her many surprising visits to Juice HQ. She would tell us the most amazing stories and her positivity was inspiring and contagious. I was lucky enough to capture a candid moment of sweet Patti just enjoying a moment in the sun and we are happy to continue to celebrate her for all time.
For those that don’t know, Patti McGee was the first female professional skateboarder and set the world record for the fastest girl on a skateboard at 47mph during Dick Clark’s World Teen Fair 1964. She was paid by Hobie/Vita Pak to travel and demonstrate the Hobie skateboard and, during the tour, Patti appeared on the TV show What’s My Line? and on The Johnny Carson Show. Patti McGee was featured on the cover of Life magazine in 1965 and in Juice Magazine in 2017 and is considered one of the Most Influential Skateboarders of All Time.
Words and photo by .PattiMcGee

03/10/2026

Dear Bothell Skatepark Community,

We have an important opportunity to bring significant new funding to the Bothell skatepark project and we need your voice.

The City of Bothell is applying for the Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) RCO Grant. This grant could provide up to $750,000 in additional funding toward the new skatepark at Bothell Landing (based on the program’s $1.5 million maximum award with a 50% match).

Deadline to submit letters:

Please send your letter of support by Monday, April 27, 2026

Your personal story and support can make a real difference in strengthening this application.

How to Submit
Please email your letter (or short statement of support) to:
📧 [email protected]

Letter should be directed to : To Whom it may concern.

If you prefer to write a physical letter, arrangements can be made to collect and scan it before the deadline.

What to Include in Your Letter (Helpful but not required)
Grant reviewers especially value when letters mention:

Community inclusion of all wheeled sports.

Skateboarding as a legitimate athletic sport (Olympic recognition)

The importance of serving youth and teens

Safe, accessible recreation space in Bothell

Year-round use potential (lighting and possible roof)

Benefits for underserved and non-traditional athletes, camps, after-school programs, completions, and Community events.

Positive mental and physical health impacts

Multigenerational community benefits

Your personal connection to the skate community

Personal stories are strongly encouraged.

Examples you might include:

How long you’ve been part of the skate community

Why this project matters to you or your family

How improved facilities would benefit youth in Bothell

Why Bothell Landing is a strong location

Why a roof on this skatepark is important.

This is a time-sensitive push, and every letter helps demonstrate strong community support.

Thank you for being part of the Bothell skate community and for helping move this project forward.

With appreciation,

Pam Miller
Bothell Skatepark Community

If you have questions or for physical letter arrangements Pam 206-226-4074

03/09/2026

YOUR PERSONAL STORY AND SUPPORT IS NEEDED, NOW!
Dear Bothell Skatepark Community,

We have an important opportunity to bring significant new funding to the Bothell skatepark project and we need your voice.

The City of Bothell is applying for the Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) RCO Grant. This grant could provide up to $750,000 in additional funding toward the new skatepark at Bothell Landing (based on the program’s $1.5 million maximum award with a 50% match).

Deadline to submit letters:

Please send your letter of support by Monday, April 27, 2026
Final grant submission: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Your personal story and support can make a real difference in strengthening this application.

How to Submit
Please email your letter (or short statement of support) to:
📧 [email protected]

Letter should be directed to : To Whom it may concern.

If you prefer to write a physical letter, arrangements can be made to collect and scan it before the deadline.

What to Include in Your Letter (Helpful but not required)
Grant reviewers especially value when letters mention:

*Skateboarding as a legitimate athletic sport (Olympic recognition)

*The importance of serving youth and teens

*Safe, accessible recreation space in Bothell

*Year-round use potential (lighting and possible roof)

*Benefits for underserved and non-traditional athletes

*Positive mental and physical health impacts

*Multigenerational community benefits

*Your personal connection to the skate community

Personal stories are strongly encouraged.

Examples you might include:

*How long you’ve been part of the skate community

*Why this project matters to you or your family

*How improved facilities would benefit youth in Bothell

*Why Bothell Landing is a strong location

*Why a roof on this skatepark is important.

*This is a time-sensitive push, and every letter helps demonstrate strong community support.

*Thank you for being part of the Bothell skate community and for helping move this project forward.

With appreciation,

Pam Miller
Bothell Skatepark Community

If you have questions or for physical letter arrangements Pam 206-226-4074

01/26/2026

There are still some minor changes to be made, but we are so far down the road from where this began. Having the crew at Grindline Skateparks , with all the personal history there has been fabulous. Thank you for your support along the way. The information and insight Parents for Skateparks has brought to the table has empowered the community to move with confidence.. It's been an honor to work on this together as a skate, inline and bike community. We still have work to do, but this victory for the greater skate/bike Bothell Skatepark Community is huge!

01/07/2026

These are Workshops you don't want to miss..Our voice matters for getting the plans we hope for. NOTE: The Workshop for The Bothell Landing plan, January 22nd 6-8pm is at the Landing, Lyle house. This workshop will include the update for the Bothell Skatepark design. We will have the opportunity to meet with Grindline Skateparks and City staff and engineers. Let's get a roof over it!

and because we know you care about recreation with wheels...come find out what's possible for Wayne Open Space...Jan 15th at City Hall 6-8pm.

We’re kicking off the new year with exciting opportunities to connect with our community on new and ongoing park projects. Join us in the coming weeks to learn more about these projects, meet park professionals, and share your ideas as we design and plan the future of Bothell parks.

▪️Thursday, January 15 | 6-8 p.m.
-Open House: Wayne Open Space Action Plan
-Hosted at Bothell City Hall

▪️Thursday, January 22 | 6-8 p.m.
-Open House: Park at Bothell Landing Improvements
-Hosted at Lytle House, Park at Bothell Landing

▪️Thursday, February 26 | 6-8 p.m.
-Open House: Bothell PROS Plan Update
-Hosted at Bothell City Hall

To learn more about each of these projects, please visit our City website at: bit.ly/bothellparksandrecreation