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Tuesday, June 1
Enroll in Summer Science Camp Now!
The Anchorage Park Foundation, Parks & Recreation Department and Alaska Geographic welcome middle schoolers to apply in Climate Change: Say What? Summer Science Camp.
Tuesday, May 18
Join Wyland to Paint Murals in Davis Park
We will kick off the 2010 Arts in the Parks program in Mountain View with a multi-artist, Anchorage-wide, community mural painting event called “Art Starts in the Parks and Flows to the Forest.” Nationally-recognized artist Wyland will lead more than 300 kids and families in painting murals of forests, oceans and parks for installation in Mountain View and around Anchorage.
Thursday, March 25
Anchorage Park Foundation Announces Third Challenge Grant Campaign
In partnership with the Rasmuson Foundation and the Parks & Recreation Department, the Anchorage Park Foundation is proud to announce the 2010 Challenge Grant Campaign, offering $200,000 in matching funding to community organizations to improve parks & trails. Application forms available here.
Friday, March 12
Parks & Recreation Department is Seeking a Volunteer Coordinator
This position is a great opportunity to work outdoors, meet great people and make a difference in Anchorage parks. For more information, please contact Chris Conlon at conloncb@muni.org.
Monday, March 8
Anchorage Community Land Trust Funding YEP Recreation Crew
We are proud to announce a grant award from the Anchorage Community Land Trust to support a YEP Recreation Crew offering free recreation programs in Davis Park this summer.
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
This summer, the Anchorage Park Foundation and the Parks & Recreation Department partnered to accomplish fix-its in eight neighborhood parks in summer 2010.
From removing graffiti to installing new benches and play equipment, the APF is making a difference in a park near you!
Youth Employment in Parks Gets Kids Outdoors
The Anchorage Park Foundation recently completed the fourth season of Youth Employment in Parks in Anchorage. We are thrilled to announce that the Department of the Interior recognized YEP with a 2010 Partners in Conservation Award this summer. This prestigious national award recognizes a handful of organizations accomplishing significant conservation projects in partnership with federal agencies.
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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