2025 Anchorage Parks and Recreation Bonds – PROPS 3 & 9

The 2025 Parks Bond (Proposition 3) is a crucial investment in Anchorage’s identity, economy, and quality of life. Our 11,000 acres of parkland, 226 parks, and 250+ trails define our city and provide free, accessible spaces for recreation, community connection, and economic growth. However, maintaining and improving these public assets depends on voter-approved bonds.

Approving the 2025 Parks Bond ensures local funding for 17 improvement projects spread out across the municipality that improve the dock at Sand Lake, build the Fish Creek Trail to the Coastal Trail, improve parks along the Chester Creek Trail, upgrade the playground at Nunaka Valley North, and add lighting and amenities to downtown parks.

By passing Proposition 3 in the 2025 regular municipal election, we ensure our parks and trails remain safe, well-maintained, and accessible—preserving our reputation as a trails town, boosting property values, strengthening local businesses, and supporting our thriving outdoor recreation economy. For 13 years in a row, voters have chosen to invest in our outdoor spaces, costing less than $1 per month per taxpayer.

Voters also can continue improving access to Chugach State Park with Proposition 9, which supports expanded parking at the Basher Drive trailhead, to provide better access for eastside residents to Chugach State Park. The trailhead is located at the end of Campbell Airstrip Road, where it turns into Basher Drive.

Let’s continue to build a healthier, stronger, and more vibrant Anchorage. Vote YES on Props 3 and 9.

Parks+Trails Town

The Parks Bond provides an affordable way to invest back into our community through the parks and trails that make Anchorage a great place to live, learn, play, and work.

Centennial Campground Improvements

Upgrades to the aging restroom facilities as part of the 2012 campground improvement plan to meet the needs of modern RV and tent campers.

Chester Creek Sports Complex Park

The Chester Creek Sports Complex (CCSC) Master Plan, last updated in 2006, addressed outdated facilities and community needs. A 2015 site plan review approved parking expansion, circulation improvements, and Mulcahy Stadium renovations. The upcoming 20-year update will engage the community to reassess facilities and envision future improvements.

East Delaney Park and Facility Improvements

Delaney Park needs funding to remain a vibrant public space. Aging facilities and event wear have created the need for repairs, including turf, electrical upgrades, pathways, plazas, landscaping, hockey rink rehabilitation, and athletic facilities. Funds may also support tennis court resurfacing and redevelopment of Pete's Gym.

Eastchester Park

The Parks & Recreation Department is currently leading a community master planning effort to identify and prioritize future improvements at the park. Funding will be used to implement priorities identified through the master planning process.

Facility Safety Upgrades Annual Program

Funding to address aging infrastructure by upgrading electrical, HVAC/plumbing systems, repairing roofs, mitigating water damage, improving accessibility, and ensuring code compliance.

Fairview Recreation Center Improvements

Implementation of community-identified facility upgrades as identified through the 2023 Fairview Recreation Center Strategic Plan.

Fish Creek Trail to the Ocean

Planning, design, and construction of a major multi-use trail connection between the Fish Creek Trail and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Multi-year Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) project with funding to be used as 9.03% local match.

Goose Lake Park Improvements

This popular summer destination, suffered bathhouse damage during the 2018 earthquake. Funding will be used to collaborate with the community on upgrades to the beach, playground, recreation areas, parking, and trails.

Kincaid Park

Kincaid Park offers world class recreation facilities, including ski and biking trails, a soccer complex, archery and biathlon ranges, a motocross track, disc golf, and a chalet. Funding will be used for upgrades and maintenance as well as updating the Park Master Plan.

Midtown Park Chalet

Development of a warming chalet in Cuddy Family Midtown Park.

Multi-Use Trails and Access Annual Program

Funding will be used to repair or replace aging bridges, rehabilitate trail pavement, and/or add lighting to missing sections of trail.

Nunaka Valley Park Improvements

Funds for Nunaka Valley Park North will update playground equipment, recreational surfaces, and safety features, while funds for Nunaka Valley Park South will support planning and construction of improvements, including playgrounds, fields, circulation, and safety upgrades.

Peratrovich Park Upgrades

Upgrades to Peratrovich Park to enhance user experience and create a vibrant downtown destination, with improvements including upgraded lighting, circulation, facility integration, and a plaza for year-round activities.

Pool Filtration System and Building Controls

Review and inventory of Municipal Pool system needs.

Sand Lake Dock

Funding will be used to reconstruct the pathway and dock abutment to create uniform ADA access to support water sports activities for all users.

Sitka Street Park Trail Rehabilitation and Connectivity

Funding will be used to upgrade existing paved trails and develop a new connection between the park and the trail.

Town Square Park Development

The allocated funds will be used to implement the priorities outlined in the master plan, including upgrading lighting, adding amenities such as play features, a stage, general site amenities, improving irrigation, developing event infrastructure, and revisiting donor recognition infrastructure.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Anchorage Parks & Recreation Department crews for their hard work in keeping our parks and trails clean, safe, and accessible. These dedicated teams remove tons of trash, clean up illegal camps, and ensure our public spaces remain welcoming for all. Their efforts, funded by the alcohol tax, help ensure our public spaces are clean and safe for everyone to use. Your commitment to preserving Anchorage’s identity as a premier “urban and wild” trails town does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your tireless dedication to our parks, our community, and our shared outdoor spaces!