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Bothell Skatepark -Letter of Support

Your personal story and support can make a real difference in strengthening our grant application for a roof over the Bothell Skatepark. Whether you're a skateboarder, inline skater, roller skater, bike rider, scooter rider, or simply a community member who believes in this all-wheels facility, your voice matters. Please submit your letter by Monday, April 27, 2026.

Letters should be directed to: To Whom It May Concern

You have two ways to submit your letter:

1 Email your letter directly to: kai.patneaude@bothellwa.gov
2 Use the form below to craft and submit your letter online
💡 Letter Writing Tips — Click to expand for helpful information
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📝 Personal stories are strongly encouraged! Grant reviewers want to hear your authentic voice and connection to the all-wheels community — whether you ride a skateboard, inline skates, roller skates, bike, or scooter.

Key Details

  • Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2026
  • Address your letter to: "To Whom It May Concern"
  • Purpose: Support the City of Bothell's application for the Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) RCO Grant, which could provide up to $750,000 toward a covered skatepark at Bothell Landing serving riders of all wheeled sports

Themes Grant Reviewers Value

  • Skateboarding as a legitimate athletic sport (now Olympic-recognized)
  • Inclusion of all wheels: inline skating, roller skating, biking, and scootering
  • Importance of serving youth and teens across different wheeled disciplines
  • Safe, accessible recreation space in Bothell for riders of all types
  • Year-round access with lighting and a roof for all-wheels users
  • Benefits for underserved and non-traditional athletes in wheeled sports
  • Camps, after-school programs, and community events welcoming all riders
  • Positive mental and physical health impacts for the wheeled sports community
  • Multigenerational community benefits across all wheeled activities
  • Economic growth from skatepark visitors of all disciplines

Things You Might Include

  • How long you've been part of the skateboarding, inline skating, roller skating, biking, or scootering community
  • Why this project matters to you or your family as riders or supporters
  • How improved facilities would benefit youth in Bothell across all wheeled sports
  • Why Bothell Landing is a strong location for this all-wheels facility
  • Why a roof on this skatepark is important for year-round riding (despite PNW weather)
  • Your personal connection to skating, inline skating, roller skating, biking, scootering, or the broader wheeled community
  • How riding has impacted your mental or physical health
  • Family bonding or friendships built through wheeled sports

Tips for a Strong Letter

Keep it personal and authentic. You don't need to cover everything—focus on what matters most to you as a skateboarder, inline skater, roller skater, bike rider, scooter rider, or community supporter. A few heartfelt sentences about your experience can be more powerful than a long, generic letter. Every letter helps demonstrate strong community support from all-wheels users!

❓ Need help or not sure what to say?

Write Your Letter

You can type your letter below, upload a PDF, or do both. All content you provide will be included in your submission. We welcome letters from skateboarders, inline skaters, roller skaters, bike riders, scooter riders, and all community supporters!

📬 What happens when you submit?

  • Type a letter: Your typed text will be emailed to the project coordinator and you'll receive a copy.
  • Upload a PDF: Your PDF will be attached to the email sent to the coordinator and included in your confirmation copy.
  • Do both: Both your typed letter and PDF attachment will be included in all emails.

You'll receive an email confirmation with everything you submitted for your records.