Youth Activities in Bothell, Washington

Bothell, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, has many activities for youth throughout the predominantly bedroom community of about 30,000 people. Bothell sits just north of Lake Washington, along the Sammamish River and within the Northshore School District. Bothell prides itself on its park system, averaging two parks per square mile. The United States Census of 2000 found that 26.3 percent of Bothell residents were under 19 years old.

  1. Jump Planet

    • Jump Planet has two 6,000-square-foot play areas with inflatable slides, obstacles courses, mazes and a special bouncer for children younger than 3 years old. Jump Planet's play areas are covered with a padding at least two inches thick, according to its website. Participants are required to wear socks and no food or drink is allowed, but Jump Planet does have private rooms for birthday parties for youth and also corporate events. There are open drop-in times, including one for families with special needs children.

      Jump Planet
      22310 20th Ave SE,È
      Bothell, WA 98021
      425-481-5867
      jump-planet.com

    Northshore Performing Arts Center

    • The Northshore Performing Arts Center serves residents of Bothell, Kenmore, Mill Creek and Woodinville, Washington, with concerts and other live performances. It also provides a venue for local productions and youth drama and theater education. The center, in a partnership with Northshore School District and the City of Bothell, has a 600-seat theater at Bothell High School.

      Northshore Performing Arts Center
      9130 NE 180th St.
      Bothell, WA 98011
      425-489-6018
      npacf.org

    Northshore YMCA

    • The Northshore YMCA has activities for both member and non-member youth: swimming lessons and swim teams, karate, rock climbing, and school break and summer camps. It also offers non-sports programs for youth, such as leadership classes, cooking, family dinners, parents' nights out and teen nights.

      Northshore YMCA
      11811 NE 195th St.
      Bothell, WA 98011
      425-485-9797
      seattleymca.org/page.cfm?ID=ns

    Country Village

    • Country Village is a walkable collection of shops, along with train rides (open March through December), a bounce house, putt-putt course, picnic area and playhouse. In the summer, it has a Friday Farmers Market and other special festivals. Several of Country Village's stores carries products for youth or have kid-friendly events, such as Toys That Teach, Susan's Sweets and Bella and Max.

      Country Village
      23718 Bothell Everett Hwy.
      Bothell, WA 98021
      425-483-2250
      countryvillagebothell.com

    Park at Bothell Landing

    • The Park at Bothell Landing has a playground, picnic areas, trails and an amphitheater. It is a gateway to the Sammamish River Trail. The park is also a gathering place for the community and home to many festivals, Friday night concerts and the city's Fourth of July celebration, all appropriate for Bothell youth. The park is also home to historic buildings and a museum.

      Park at Bothell Landing
      9919 NE 180th St.
      Bothell, WA 98011
      425-486-7430
      myparksandrecreation.com/ParksTrails/Details.aspx?pid=308

    Bothell Parks and Recreation

    • Bothell Parks and Recreation has many classes and sports programs for youth, such as computer and technology classes, soccer, yoga, juggling and tae kwon do. It also has summer camps.

      Bothell Parks and Recreation
      9654 NE 182nd St.
      Bothell, WA 98011
      425-486-7430
      bothellparks.net

    Seattle Times Printing Plant

    • The Seattle Times Printing Plant offers free tours by appointment for youth older than 8 years old. The tours last approximately one hour, according to the Seattle Times website. Participants follow the production of a newspaper, including watching robots move large newsprint rolls.

      The Seattle Times Printing Plant
      19200 120th Avenue NE
      Bothell, WA
      425-489-7000
      seattletimescompany.com/operations/tours.htm

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