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Monday, February 8
Youth Employment in Parks 2010: Now Hiring Program Coordinator
The Anchorage Park Foundation is currently seeking a program coordinator for Youth Employment in Parks. For more information, please read the position description.
Thursday, January 14
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with 50 Bikes/50 Kids
Make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a DAY ON, not a DAY OFF. Join the Parks & Recreation Department, the Anchorage Park Foundation and hundreds of your neighbors to build 50 bikes for 50 deserving kids.
Thursday, December 31
NECA/IBEW Fire & Ice New Year's Eve Celebration
From 5-8 pm, celebrate the new year at Town Square Park with festivities featuring a volcano, fire jugglers, ice skating, ice carving and fireworks. For more information, please visit the Anchorage Downtown Partnership website.
December 18, 2009
Current Ice Rink & Trail Grooming Status
The Parks & Recreation Department regularly updates the status of rinks and trails on their website. Get outdoors and get active!
December 8, 2009
22nd Annual Ice Fishing Jamboree
Bring your kids to this totally free event organized by the Swim Like a Fish Foundation. Bait, fishing poles, pre-drilled holes, snacks and door prizes will all be available from 10 am - 3 pm. Check the flyer for more information.
November 12, 2009
Fall E-Newsletter
The Anchorage Park Foundation just distributed its new fall e-newsletter. Read about what's going on with the Anchorage Park Foundation and subscribe to join our mailing list!
Our Mission
The Anchorage Park Foundation strives to build Healthy Parks - Healthy People by mobilizing public support and financial resources for Anchorage parks, trails, and recreation opportunities.
Park Foundation Revitalizes Neighborhood Parks
The Anchorage Park Foundation and the Parks & Recreation Department partnered throughout the summer to accomplish fix-its in neighborhood parks.
From removing graffiti to installing new benches and play equipment, the APF made a difference in a park near you!
Youth Employment in Parks Gets Kids Outdoors
The Anchorage Park Foundation is celebrating the third successful season of Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) in Anchorage. This summer, YEP employed 80 youth in park improvement projects and recreation programs all summer long.
Check the YEP page to see what YEP crews accomplished in parks near you this summer.
Giving to the Anchorage Park Foundation
Please spread the word about the Anchorage 
Park Foundation to your friends and family, and make a donation yourself to support Anchorage parks, trails and recreation opportunities! Donations for general operations will be matched dollar for dollar by the Rasmuson Foundation with a matching grant of $50,000.
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