Congratulations to grantees for this round of Park and Trail Challenge Grants, and for our first-ever Neighborhood Forest Grants.

Grab your canoe, kayak, raft, inflatable tube, or waders and help clean our waterways!

Gather with friends for a craft brew and get creative with a "Map Your Anchorage" at this midtown gem.

Thursdays, May 30 - July 31 from 5:30 – 8pm at Town Square Park. Enjoy some of the heaviest hitters from the local music - for free!

Join us to test the new Protected Bike Lane in a group bike ride from Elderberry Park to Town Square Park.

Fridays, May 31, - Aug 2 from Noon - 1pm at Peratrovich Park. This laidback, family-friendly concert series is the reason to take your lunch break outside in a local park on Fridays over the summer.

FREE Stand-Up Paddleboard Demo Days Wednesdays, 5 - 7 p.m. @​​Little Campbell Lake: June 5, 12, and 26 @Jewel Lake: July 17, 24, and 31

Alaska Writers Guild hosts this Write and Hike, which features a short hike followed by writing time. Bring your favorite writing materials and be prepared for a little sand. Meet at Kincaid Chalet, Friday, June 28 at 6pm

MAYOR'S MARATHON & MORE Each Summer Solstice the Anchorage Mayor's Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Miler, Kid's Mile, and Relays bring thousands of people together from nearly every state in the union, countries around the globe, and from our very own…

Join us to celebrate the new park and playground improvements at Elderberry Park with a ribbon cutting then stay for the Concert in the Park featuring Solar Gain

Celebrate the new singletrack trails at Russian Jack Springs Park North

Summer tree-planting volunteer project near Woodside Park, July 10th

The Summer Concert Series features local artists in neighborhoods across Anchorage. A partnership with the Anchorage Concert Association, this free concert series brings people together for seven Thursday nights to enjoy live music in the beauty of our parks and…

July 16 @ 5pm All are invited to the Federation of Community Councils Annual Picnic to share ideas about how to improve our neighborhoods. Stop by Valley of the Moon Park for free food and drinks and conversation.

July 19 Anchorage Parks and Recreation wants to hear from you! Join the muni for the Peratrovich Park public workshop and pop-up event at the small museum in Old City Hall!

July 24, Join in at the Bragaw Food Forest for a fun and rewarding volunteer evening! We need your help to weed and mulch the pathways, ensuring this lovely community space stays beautiful and accessible.