We, the residents of Chinook Meadows and surrounding neighborhoods, strongly oppose the City of Bonney Lake’s proposed acquisition and development of land for a recreational facility that would include two soccer fields, ten pickleball courts, and an adjacent trailhead next to our quiet, single-lane residential streets.

Why We Oppose This Project:

🚗 Traffic & Parking: 150+ vehicles every 60–90 minutes during events will overwhelm our streets and cause parking spillover into our neighborhood.

🔊 Noise Pollution: “Recreational purposes” could include concerts and festivals, with no clear enforcement of late-night noise limits.

💡 Light Pollution: Night games will require bright field lighting that will impact nearby homes.

🚶 Trespassing & Safety: Increased public access raises the risk of trespassing on private property.

🏚 Business Viability: Similar facilities already exist nearby; if this fails, it could be abandoned or repurposed for more disruptive use.

⚖ Lack of Representation: We live in unincorporated Buckley and cannot vote for Bonney Lake City Council, yet their decisions directly affect us.

💰 Potential Tax Increases: While the build may be funded with grants, ongoing maintenance, staffing, and repairs will be costly. Without a sustainable funding plan, local property taxes could be increased to cover these expenses.

Our Request:

We call on the City of Bonney Lake to reject this proposal and select alternative locations that have the infrastructure to handle this level of traffic and activity — without burdening nearby residents financially.

📌 Sign this petition to protect the safety, privacy, and quality of life in Chinook Meadows.