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Shelton View is located in Snohomish County on Bothell's western border. It is surrounded by the Queensborough/Brentwood neighborhood on the north, Lake Pleasant/Country Village on the east.

Shelton View, like the Queensborough area to the north, is a portion of the long, generally north-south oriented hill which extends from the vicinity of the Swamp Creek interchange of I-5 and I-405 south to the Sammamish River.

This area has a few ponds and wetland systems with diverse vegetative characteristics and some open water. These provide excellent habitat, particularly for the herons which nest and forage in the area.

Shelton View is almost exclusively residential. The predominant housing type is the frameconstructed, detached single family dwelling, although there is a mobile home development just east of the southeast corner of 228th and Meridian. There is a very limited amount of commercial development. Most daily and regular weekly shopping needs are satisfied at the Canyon Park shopping centers located at SR 527 and 228th Street SE. A small neighborhood business cluster is located at the northwest corner of Meridian and 228th, just outside this area.

There are no public parks in the area and just one elementary school.

Fitzgerald is a residential area located in Snohomish County in the northeastern portion of Bothell, between the Canyon Creek, Canyon Park, and North Creek neighborhoods.

Fitzgerald contains a mixture of residential types ranging from large acreage single family residential to multiple family residential complexes. Higher residential densities exist in the southern and western portions of the Subarea while a lower density is reflected in the central and eastern portions. Two churches are located in the southern portion of the neighborhood along 240th ST SE. There is very little commercial development in this area.

There are no schools within Fitzgerald, but several schools are found in the surrounding neighborhoods.

There are no public parks located in Fitzgerald. However, short segments of public trails are located here and the City has planned for a north-south trail through the area. The utility corridors which run north and south through the eastern portion of Fitzgerald provide some opportunity for future trails.

Canyon Creek is a residential neighborhood located in Snohomish County at the northeastern corner of Bothell. It is bordered by Maltby Road (SR-524) on the north, 45th Avenue SE on the east, 228th Street SE on the south, and 31st Avenue on the west. The neighborhood is almost exclusively residential and includes two mobile home parks.

One elementary and one junior high school are located here. Canyon Creek Elementary is located at 21400 35th Avenue SE, and Skyview Junior High is located immediately to the south at 21404 35th Avenue SE. Canyon Creek is also home to Whole Earth Montessori.

There are no public parks located in Canyon Creek. The schools mentioned above provide some open space and recreation opportunities to the residents of the area. There are also few churches, and only a handful of shops. Major shopping must be done in another outlying neighborhood.

The Lake Pleasant neighborhood is located in both the King and Snohomish County portions of Bothell, along the wooded and winding portion of the Bothell-Everett Highway between the Downtown and Canyon Park retail/service/employment centers.

A number of commercial uses, varying greatly in type and intensity, occupy the region. The commercial uses range from small retail shops, to service businesses. Many of these are located in Country Village, an outdoor shopping center. There is a limited amount of residential development, including single family residences multi-family residential complexes, an RV park on Lake Pleasant, and the Friends of Youth group living facility.

There are no schools within this area, but there are several schools in the surrounding neighborhoods.

There is one public park located within the area. The park contains wetlands, a portion of the headwaters of Horse Creek, and sloped areas.

Pioneer Hills is a residential community located on the hills east of North Creek, which borders Woodinville. The neighborhood has a single family residential character, with site-built houses in the Pioneer and Morningside neighborhoods and manufactured and mobile homes in the Hollyhills neighborhood on fee simple lots. This area is interspersed with designated tracts of open space, underdeveloped land, and vacant land.

Areas north of and adjacent to NE 180th Street comprise multi-family and professional offices. The unincorporated territory along 130th Avenue NE contains single family parcels and single family subdivisions.

Woodin Elementary School is located southwest of the corner of NE 195th Street and 130th Avenue
NE. Just to the east of this Neighborhood is Woodinville Senior High School on NE 195th Street and 136th Avenue NE.

As for wide open spaces and parks, there is just one City of Bothell neighborhood park located in the Morningside neighborhood. The 0.7 acre Bloomberg Hill Neighborhood Park contains a sportscourt, play equipment and benches.

Queensgate is a primarily residential neighborhood along Brickyard Road in southeastern Bothell. It is bordered to the north by the Sammamish River and State Route 522, to the east by 124th Avenue NE, which is also the border of the City of Woodinville to the south by the Tolt River Pipe Line; and to the west by Interstate 405.

The majority of this neighborhood is characterized by single family residential areas with pockets of multi-family residential, general commercial, and neighborhood businesses.

Queensgate is home to two schools. Woodmoor Elementary School is located on the southwest corner of NE 160th Street and 124th Avenue NE. Northshore Junior High School is adjacent to and west of the elementary school.

Queensgate contains regional and neighborhood parks, designated passive open space, and other public recreational areas. Brickyard Road Neighborhood Park, located at 16800 Brickyard Road NE, is 3.6 acres in size and includes a sports court, playground, picnic facilities, and open space.

Queensborough/Brentwood is located in the northwest portion of Bothell. The Queensborough/Brentwood area is a portion of a long north-south-oriented hill which extends from the vicinity of the Swamp Creek interchange of I-5 and I-405 south to the Sammamish River.

This neighborhood is almost exclusively residential. The predominant housing type is the detached single family dwelling. The area contains a very limited amount of commercial development, with a small neighborhood business cluster located at 228th and Meridian which includes various retail businesses.

Two elementary schools are located within Queensborough/Brentwood. Frank Love Elementary is located at 303 224th Street SW, while Crystal Springs Elementary is located at 21615 9th Avenue SE.

Cedar Grove Park (13.75 acres) is located at 22421 SE 9th Avenue and Thrasher’s Corner Regional Park is located just northeast of the neighborhood in the Canyon Park area. The areas provide some open space for residents to enjoy.

Waynita/Norway Hill is located on the south side of Bothell. The boundaries of the neighborhood are as follows: on the north, the Tolt River pipeline and northward toe of Norway Hill; on the east, Interstate 405; on the south, NE 145th Street; and on the west, the City of Bothell boundary.

Waynita/Norway Hill contains primarily residential development at varying densities. Much of the neighborhoods’s residential development consists of single-family subdivisions and some multi-family developments. The remainder of the Subarea consists primarily of single family structures on unconsolidated lots of varying sizes. Existing commercial development is located at the northwest corner of the Juanita-Woodinville Way/NE 145th Street intersection and between 112th Avenue NE and I-405 north of the Tolt River Pipe Line; 100th Avenue, and 96th Avenue NE. There are also several churches located in this neighborhood.

There are no public schools within the Waynita/Norway Hill Subarea. The area does contain a private school, Cedar Park Christian School, for grades K-12.

For recreational purposes the Tolt River Pipeline runs through the neighborhood and provides walking and bicycling opportunities. The Wayne Golf Course is a privately owned facility that is open to the public year-round.

The Westhill area is located on the west side of Bothell. The majority of the neighborhood is located in King County, with a small portion of the Subarea located in Snohomish County. Westhill comprises approximately 701 acres. The Subarea comprises the upland portion of the Westhill land mass, except at its southern end where it descends to meet SR-522.

Westhill contains extensive residential development at varying densities. The commercial activity is confined by topography to the street frontage, since the southern end of Westhill rises immediately behind the commercial properties.

There are three schools within the neighborhood: Bothell High School, located on 92nd Avenue NE and NE 180th Street; Westhill Elementary School, located on 88th Avenue NE; and Sorenson Early Childhood Center immediately north of Westhill Elementary on 88th Avenue NE.

Two neighborhood parks are located within Westhill. Conifer View Park (1.5 acres) is located at the end of NE 195th Street and Conifer View IV Park (1.0 acre), which is also known by the community as Tall Tree Park, is located at 19630 89th Place NE. These neighborhood parks contain open areas, play structures, and a sport court.

The Maywood/Beckstrom Hill Neighborhood is located in both the King and Snohomish County portions of Bothell and comprises the majority of the north-south oriented hill between the North Creek and Horse Creek valleys.

Some of Bothell's oldest homes, dating back to the early 1900's, may be found in Maywood/Beckstrom Hill. The majority of the single family dwellings are found in subdivisions constructed since the late 1950's and early 1960's. Some large-lot single family development exists in the northwest portion of the Neighborhood along 15th Avenue SE. There are several churches in this Neighborhood which serve a variety of religious denominations. Other than numerous home occupations, there is no commercial development on Beckstrom Hill.

Maywood/Beckstrom Hill contains two public schools and two private schools. Public schools include Maywood Hills Elementary School, at 19510 104th Avenue NE, and Park Canyon Junior High School, at 23723 23rd Avenue SE. Private schools include Heritage Christian School, at 19527 104th Avenue NE, and St. Brendan's Parish School, at 10049 NE 195th Street.

There are three developed City parks in the area: Royal Oaks park, located at 106th Avenue NE and 204th Street NE, William Penn Park, located at 19901 100th Avenue NE, and Stipek Park located at 242 Street SE and 19th Avenue SE.

High Point is a neighborhood in the Delridge district, so named because it is one of the highest points in Seattle—the intersection of 35th Avenue SW and SW Myrtle Street is 520 feet above sea level. High Point is an area in the western portion of Seattle. Neighboring communities include North Delridge, Riverview, High Point, Highland Park, South Delridge, and Roxhill.

Many of the houses in the neighborhood were built during World War II as government housing, and continued to serve as low-income housing through the 1990s. In 2003 a five-year project began to tear this housing down to make way for more integrated housing. A commercial complex is also currently being developed, which will include a grocery store, coffee shop, and many more commercial services.

High Point has many Southeast Asian and East African immigrants offering some diversity to this community.

Delridge is an informal district of neighborhoods in West Seattle, Washington, bounded by the Duwamish River to the north and east, unincorporated White Center to the south, and West Seattle to the west, generally along 35th Avenue SW. Delridge includes the neighborhoods of (north to south, east to west) North Delridge, Riverview, High Point, Highland Park, South Delridge, and Roxhill.

Delridge may also be defined by land use, with the primarily residential and open space Delridge district extending west from W Marginal Way SW, and the heavy industrial-zoned lower Duwamish Waterway east of Marginal Way and north of SW Spokane Street as part of the adjacent Industrial District.

Delridge is traditionally a working class community, with most of the homes dating back to WWII. Between all of the adjoining neighborhoods in this area, retail shops and restaurants are dense.

South Hill is one of Bellingham's most exclusive neighborhoods. Nestled elegantly between Western Washington University and Bellingham Bay, it features magnificent views and historic homes in a family-friendly atmosphere.

With downtown Bellingham to the north, Fairhaven to the south, WWU to the east, and Bellingham Bay to the west, South Hill is surrounded by beauty and activity. Residents can roam up to campus any day of the week to enjoy concerts, art shows, distinguished speakers, dancing lessons, or any of the other many events that occur daily - or just take a long walk and relax.

For those who want to keep busy but avoid the hustle and bustle of the city, the South Hill neighborhood has one of the best parks in town - Boulevard. Accessible by road, trail, or kayak, Boulevard Park draws visitors of every kind. Boat watchers can stroll on the rocky, half-mile long beach and enjoy weekend sailboat regattas. Groups often spend the evening barbecuing and throwing frisbees, while others find solitude in combing the shore for shells. The colorful sunsets are universally popular.

Most South Hill residents get to appreciate those sunsets on a daily basis. Homes built on the hill are organized perfectly so that few buildings block one another from the panoramic beauty of Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands, the Olympic Mountains, or the Canadian Cascades. In addition, it seems that everyone on South Hill is a gardener and an architect. Houses that weren't built in the 1900's still have the classic charm and mature landscaping of the historic buildings. Rocking chairs on porches, neat sidewalks, and lifelong residents make for a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The people typically match the charm, as neighbors are very caring and unobtrusive.

Condominiums, though not historical, hold similar appeal. Most were built on State Street, the connection between Old Fairhaven and downtown Bellingham. Therefore, these condos not only have the incredible views that the single-family houses do, but they're also just a hop, skip, and a jump from I-5 and the rest of Bellingham. Many condo-owners think of Boulevard Park as a front yard that they don't even have to maintain. Few single-family homes every go up for sale in this community, and if they do, they are snatched up immediately from those in the know.

The South neighborhood of Bellingham is characterized by space. Located between Edgemoor and Samish, South Bellingham shares the respect for nature and convenience to Fairhaven with each.

One of the most notable features in South Bellingham is Fairhaven Park. Located just below the Old Fairhaven District, it brings visitors from throughout the area to play tennis, walk the gravel trails (appropriate for wheelchairs), watch salmon spawning in Padden Creek, or have a crazy afternoon in the kiddie pool. The covered picnic areas and large, open fields make it an ideal destination for group outings.

South Bellingham shares some of the Chuckanut tideland coastal beaches with the Edgemoor neighborhood. This area offers incredible views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands, as well as direct contact with the tideland wildlife. As with much of the South neighborhood, this area is largely protected or undeveloped.

Just far enough from Western Washington University to not yet attract students, the South neighborhood is one of the quietest and most spacious areas in Bellingham. Builders have yet to discover the room for single-family house neighborhoods or the multi-family housing zones. As a result, buyers have options for historic homes near Happy Valley, fairly recent developments off Old Fairhaven Parkway, and plenty of available land.

The Guide Meridian neighborhood is one of the fastest growing in Bellingham. The Guide Meridian street (for which it is aptly named) runs northeast through this developing part of Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, and finally into Canada.

The most significant landmark in the Guide Meridian neighborhood is Whatcom Community College. Some students attend directly out of high school, while others are returning to school after facing (or during) "the real world." WCC attracts many residents to live in the Guide Meridian neighborhood, and the multi-family housing units are booming because of this.

Restaurants of all flavors are found in the Guide Meridian neighborhood. Chains such as Billy McHale's and Taco Del Mar are quite popular, as are locally owned restaurants such as Pad Thai and Myoshi Sushi. No matter what you're craving, you'll find something to please your taste buds in this part of town.

Many offices and other businesses make their home near the Guide Meridian. Madrona Medical Clinic is home to the offices of dozens of doctors and medical facilities, and it just recently expanded their building. Driving down "the Guide" (as some locals call it) you are bound to encounter gyms, car mechanics, and a number of other services. For some, the neighborhood satisfies their every need.

The Meridian neighborhood is characterized by a bustling economy. The Bellis Fair Mall spurred most of this growth with its development several years ago.

Many visitors are drawn from around the region, especially across the Canadian border, to shop in the Meridian neighborhood. The mall leases to larger retailers such as Macy's, Target, JC Penny, Kohl's, and Sears. Inside you'll find dozens and dozens of stores, including Build-a-Bear Workshop, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Hot Topic. The food court is usually busy as shoppers take advantage of the numerous restaurants, including Kojo of Japan, Ivar's, Cinnabon, and more.

The fun doesn't stop once you leave the mall doors, however. Red Robin, McDonalds, and the new Boston Pizza reside on the outskirts of the parking lot, and the food attracts more than just mall-goers. These restaurants are favorites for those who stop in from their commute on Meridian, and other customers drive from other neighborhoods in town to order that special meal.

With easy access to shopping, jobs, and I-5, the Meridian neighborhood is a smart place to live. The City of Bellingham has already recognized the need to create housing options in the Meridian neighborhood, and developers have already built comfortable apartment complexes and condominiums in the southern part of the neighborhood. However, there is still room for more.

Silver Beach is as lovely as it sounds. On the northern shore of Lake Whatcom and the eastern edge of Bellingham, the area is predominately made up of lavish homes with the affordable gem scattered here and there.

The Silver Beach neighborhood boasts some of the only affordable lakefront homes in the area. Condominiums are available in the northeast area of Lake Whatcom, perfect for those who need water more than square feet or who want the perfect summer getaway. Other neighborhoods generally consist of larger, well-maintained single-family homes, though a few southern areas are zoned for multi-family housing. Throughout Silver Beach, residents live a quiet, comfortable life, with the great City of Bellingham at their fingertips.

No significant commercial zones exist in Silver Beach, but the popular Barkley Village is just a short drive away. A quick, breathtaking view down Alabama Hill will also lead to shopping, restaurants, and the more urban part of Bellingham.

Lake Whatcom is an integral part not only of Silver Beach, but the entire City of Bellingham. It provides the town with drinking water, recreation, and a highly valued piece of nature. At over 12 miles long, much of it is still wild. Boaters, kayakers, and hikers have access to even the least-explored areas of Lake Whatcom.

Just across the street at Whatcom Creek, miles of trails await runners, walkers, or park-goers who simply want to stroll from Bloedel-Donovan to Whatcom Falls. Bird watchers can take advantage of Scudder Pond, a preserved wetland that is always bustling with wildlife. Some backyards are simply a gate away from this wildlife, essentially having an entire park behind the house.

The Mount Baker neighborhood has everything a person could need. Located in the northeastern part of Bellingham, homes are well-built, the commercial areas are attractive, and there is plenty of space to get outside and enjoy nature. Visitors from around the country have discovered this neighborhood and promptly moved here, making it one of the fastest growing areas in the city.

The area, labeled as a "priority urban village" by the City of Bellingham, contains offices, retailers, medical facilities, condominiums, and town homes. Unlike most "urban villages," the architecture in Barkley Village was carefully planned, thus making it a positive atmosphere for working, shopping and living.

Sunset Drive is a convenient source for Bellingham residents. Lowe's, Sunset Theater, and the Slo Pitch Pub are just a few of the dozens of shopping and entertainment spots in the Mount Baker neighborhood.

Avid skiers and snowboarders would be wise to live in the Mount Baker neighborhood. As the name suggests, the area offers Bellingham's most convenient route to Mount Baker. After passing through the commercial areas, Sunset Drive turns into the Mount Baker Highway, and it's a curvy road to Mount Baker from there.

Adolescents in the Mount Baker neighborhood attend Squalicum High School, the third and newest high school in the Bellingham School District. Opened in 1998, the school is successfully pushing its students to take more classes, complete a culminating project, and pass the state required WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) before graduating. The new building helps them achieve this goal through the most modern facilities in the district.

Forty percent of the Samish neighborhood consists of Lake Padden Park. This park, aptly named after the 152-acre Lake Padden, has everything a park should have and more. Motorized boats are banned from the trout-stocked lake, keeping the lake clean and giving shore, dock, and rowboat fishers a chance. Kids, adults, and dogs can be found swimming in several areas of the lake. (Long-distance swimmers frequently swim across the entire lake!)

The neighborhood seems to be a perfect fit for runners, shoppers, commuters, and everyone in between. With acres of parks and undeveloped space as well as quick access to Interstate 5 and shopping, Samish can accommodate every lifestyle.

Nearly all of the homes in Samish are single-family houses. Many of these are on large - even enormous - lots, some of the few left in Bellingham. Houses range from small to large, and affordable to more expensive. Some even have majestic views of Bellingham Bay and the Canadian Cascades.

Besides room to roam and a diverse selection, the Samish neighborhood also offers the feeling of privacy not found in any other area of Bellingham. Unlike rural areas of the state, however, this privacy does not come at the cost of convenience.

Roosevelt is a neighborhood in Bellingham that has benefited from community improvements that have lowered crime rate and cleaned up the local parks.

Alabama Street cuts this neighborhood in half with mostly residential homes and duplexes. Many college students rent here as well as more permanent residents further up Alabama Hill. More people are moving to this area to stay rather than rent in the recent past. Many existing homes are renovated and the neighborhood become more attractive with each one.

Roosevelt Park is a newly renovated park and has a playground, large fields, basketball courts and public bathrooms. Pacific Trails Park also lies within neighborhood boundaries, and Whatcom Falls Park. Whatcom Falls is a sprawling, shady city park with playgrounds, fishing ponds, trails and courts.

Right in the middle of Roosevelt there is a 7-Eleven, Gas station, pharmacy, Mexican restaurant, and others. Only a couple of minutes away on Iowa Street you can find many car dealerships and other commercial businesses. Haggen grocery can be found in Barkely Village just a couple blocks away.