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Phone Banks, Pizza and Parks

The Alaska Center 808 E Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK

Help us remind voters that their ballot is in the mail, and that there are important ballot items for parks and trails. You will need to bring a laptop and your phone. We will train you on how to use

Democracy, Doors and Doughnuts

Fairview Recreation Center 1121 E 10th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska

Come join us to go door knocking and spread the word about voting in this upcoming municipal election! We will meet at the Fairview Rec Center and enjoy some doughnuts. Then we'll spread out from there to knock doors and

Dance for Democracy with DJ Kimi

The Nave 3502 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, Alaska

Come for the fun, stay to learn about voting in the Anchorage Municipal Election!

APU Rollerski Awareness Day on the Moose Loop

We are proud to support APU Nordic Ski Center’s Rollerski Awareness Day to heighten awareness of safety for athletes training on roads and trails of Anchorage.  Skiers of all ages will be doing a 50k ride on the Moose Loop.

Writing in Your Parks: Sand Lake Park Learning Lab

Sand Lake Park Learning Lab 3886 Caravelle Dr., Anchorage, AK, United States

Register for writing workshops in our parks during the month of July with local artist Lauren S. H. Scantlebury.

$10

Summer Concerts in the Parks: Balto Seppala Park

Balto Seppala Park 3360 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage, AK, United States

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 on  Thursday nights in June and July to enjoy live music in the beauty of

Chugach Foothills Connector Trail Grand Opening

Join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Chugach Foothills Phase II Project! This trail project connects Regal Mountain Drive to the trail at Campbell Airstrip Road and will serve as an important east-west connector providing safe, accessible bicycle

Writing in your Parks: Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park

Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park 1824 W 15th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States

Register for writing workshops in our parks during the month of July with local artist Lauren S. H. Scantlebury.

$10

Eastchester Park Picnic

Eastchester Park E 20th Ave and Karluk St., Anchorage, AK, United States

What improvements would you like to see at this neighborhood park on the Chester Creek Trail? Anchorage Parks and Recreation is updating the master plan and we would love to hear from you! Join us for free food and fun

Tikishla Park Volunteer Event & Celebration

Tikishla Park 3018 E 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States

Help neighbors improve Tikishla Park by pulling invasive plants and planting new seedlings. August 19 from 10am - 1pm at the park.

Alaska Premiere – The Street Project

Loussac Library 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK, United States

Join us on August 23, 2023 for an inspiring 50 minute documentary about the global, citizen-led fight to make our streets safer.

Celebrate Protected Bike Lanes in Anchorage

Polar Bear Park 801 Pine Street, Anchorage, AK, United States

Join us for a ribbon cutting to kick off opening day, and help us encourage DOT&PF and Muni of Anchorage to support more protected bike lanes in Anchorage. The Anchorage Protected Bike Lanes (PBL) Pilot Study is a joint project

Anchorage Tree Forum

Wendler Middle School 2905 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage, AK, United States

Join a panel of experts for a community forum on the future of Anchorage trees and forests. Featuring keynote speaker Professor John Ball from South Dakota State University. Moderated by Mr. Whitekeys. Bring your questions and ideas to discuss urban

Moose Loop Trail Challenge Group Bike Ride

Westchester Lagoon 1824 W. 15th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

Join a group bike ride starting at Westchester Lagoon at Noon on September 23 to kickoff the 3rd annual Moose Loop Trail Challenge.

$35

Winter Workshop at Fairview Recreation Center

Fairview Recreation Center 1121 E 10th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska

Bring the kids to Fairview Recreation Center and enjoy free s'mores as you give s'more input on the Eastchester Park Master Plan. Anchorage Parks and Rec is working on a Master Plan for Eastchester Park, which will help guide improvements

Pick.Click.Give. Today

Donate a portion or all of your PFD to the Anchorage Park Foundation through Pick.Click.Give.

Westchester Lagoon Family Skate

Westchester Lagoon 1824 W. 15th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

There is no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than at the ConocoPhillips Westchester Lagoon Family Skate! There will be warming barrels, free hot chocolate, music, and everybody’s favorite skating assist seals! This year there are FREE skates to rent.

Families to Parks Day (canceled)

Polar Bear Park 801 Pine Street, Anchorage, AK, United States

Alaska State Parks is hosting another Families to Parks Day, with Alaska State Park Ambassadors and Ranger Walters, Williwaw Elementary, Boating Safety, Prepper Packs and Anchorage Park Foundation. Join us at Russian Jack Springs Park North - the Polar Bear

ANC Design Week Outdoor Films

Fairview Recreation Center 1121 E 10th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage Museum Design Week is excited to activate the Fairview neighborhood during Fur Rondy with this drive-in design film program featuring the screening of the public open space documentary City Spaces, Human Places. In collaboration with the Reconnecting Fairview project and the Alaska BookMobile,

Free

ANC Design Week Fairview Community Tour

Greater Friendship Baptist Church 903 E 13th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States

Anchorage Design Week and its community partners AARP and the Anchorage Park Foundation invite you to a Walking Tour of Fairview to learn about the amazing people and places that exist in the East Downtown area. During the tour the

Free

Grant Applicant Assistance Workshop – In Person

Fairview Recreation Center 1121 E 10th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska

Applicant Workshop is Thursday, February 29, 5:30 pm – in person at Fairview Recreation Center, 1121 E
10th Avenue.

Dialing for Democracy

The Alaska Center 808 E Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK

  Your vote is your power. Help us harness the power in support of  Prop 4 and Prop 9 – for parks and trails. Please join us to call your neighbors and remind them to vote! Ballots are dropped this

Frosty Fun Family Sledding Event

You can warm up inside with hot cocoa, snacks, and tunes, or head outside to roast marshmallows next to the fire barrels and sled the night away!

Pitas for a Purpose

10% of Pita Pit sales will go to the Anchorage Parks Foundation. One day only.

Ballot Box Brunch – Volunteer With Us!

Mountain View Library 120 Bragaw St., AK, United States

Please join us to go door to door to talk to neighbors in Mountain View and remind them to vote for parks and trails.

Free

Election Day

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 is the last day to turn in your Anchorage Municipal Election Ballot. Learn more about what's on the ballot and more.

Adopt-A-Garden 2024

Consider volunteering with our Adopt-A-Garden program, and caring for a flower bed managed by the Municipality.

Alaska Long Trail Public Meeting

Loussac Library 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK, United States

The BLM will be hosting five in-person public meetings about the Alaska Long Trail in the spring of 2024

Trail Tales

Anchorage Museum 625 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska

​In the spirit of Arctic Entries, storytellers will share seven minute stories about their trail experiences, adventures, and life in general. 

Scoop the Poop 2024

Spring cleaning at our local dog parks! All the necessary cleanup supplies are provided.

Park of the Year Announcement

Stay tuned for the big announcement of which park has been selected for 2024 Park of the Year and the fantastic art unveiling

The Greater Anchorage Music Census

If you make music happen in Anchorage, this census is for you. The Greater Anchorage Music Census is a community-led effort to understand the current needs of the Anchorage area music scene.

Native Seeds (Film)

BP Energy Center 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage, AK

Filmed over four seasons, this film weaves together footage of seed collectors, farmers, researchers, and land managers working to scale up the supply of native seeds to meet the growing restoration demand.

Spring Cleanup at Polar Bear Park

Polar Bear Park 801 Pine Street, Anchorage, AK, United States

Volunteers are invited to the Polar Bear Playground at Russian Jack Springs Park for the Russian Jack Community Council's annual spring cleanup. May 4 from 10am to noon.

Bike Rodeo

Chanshtnu Muldoon Park 1301 Muldoon Rd., Anchorage, Alaska

Food trucks, prizes, ​free helmets for kid​s who need one, and a chance to win a new bike!

2024 Grantee Celebration

Fairview Lions Park 7th Ave and LaTouche, Anchorage, AK, United States

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

Anchorage Flotilla 2024

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

Onsite Brewing + Map YOUR Anchorage

Onsite Brewing 3211 Denali St, Anchorage, AK

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

Live After Five Summer Concert Series

Town Square Park 544 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

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!

Fridays on 4th this Summer

Peratrovich Park 500 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

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.

Jazz in the Park

Peratrovich Park 500 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

Saturdays, June 1, - Aug 17 from 4 - 6pm at Peratrovich Park. Enjoy a slower-paced Saturday afternoon, complete with some of Alaska’s top-notch jazz talent.

Anchorage FitLot

Taku Park 8210 Stormy Place, Anchorage, AK, United States

One-hour FitLot circuit classes provide a full-body workout suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels! Tuesdays and Thursdays, Noon - 1 pm June 4 - August 29

Stand-Up Paddleboard Demo Days

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

Hike and Write in Kincaid

Kincaid Park 9401 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, Alaska

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

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery Tour June

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery 535 E 9th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

Announcing the 2024 Anchorage Cemetery Tours   Friday June 21 2024 at 6:00 pm Bruce and Audrey Kelly will once again lead the John Bagoy 28th Annual Summer Solstice tour.  This tour will be presented in a biography style at each of the

Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & More

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

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery Tour July

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery 535 E 9th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

Announcing the 2024 Anchorage Cemetery Tours     Sunday July 14 2024 at 6:00 pm Stories at the Cemetery presented at 10 pre-selected gravesites by the costumed Cemetery Players acting troupe.  This is a self-guided tour with different biographies than the June tour..   Sunday August 11

Annual Picnic in the Park – FCC

valley of the moon park 610 W 17th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States

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.

Park Pop-Up Event: Peratrovich Park Improvements

Peratrovich Park 500 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

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!

Volunteer Day: Bragaw Food Forest

Bragaw Community Garden 367 Bragaw St, Anchorage, AK

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.

Girl Crush Summer Concert in the Park

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

Anchorage Disability Pride Celebration

Delaney Park Strip 300 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

July is Disability Pride Month! 33 years ago on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by Congress, establishing America’s commitment to end discrimination against people with disabilities. Disability Pride means accepting and honoring each person's

Tree Talk: Berry Addition

Seeds of Change 704 W 26th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

Join us and Seeds of Change in learning more about growing berry plants in Alaska. Josh Smith (@thefrozenplantguy), our local berry expert and digital creator, will be leading this hands-on and informative experience!

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery Tour August

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery 535 E 9th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

Announcing the 2024 Anchorage Cemetery Tours   Sunday August 11 2024 at 6:00 pm Stories at the Cemetery presented on a stage erected on the cemetery grounds by the costumed Cemetery Players acting troupe.  This tour will repeat the July presentations.  Bring your own chair.   The July and

Anchorage Invasive Weeds Smackdown 2024

Chanshtnu Muldoon Park 1301 Muldoon Rd., Anchorage, Alaska

We will be targeting invasive European bird cherry at the park, which degrades salmon and moose habitat and takes over our native forests. Lunch and shirts will be provided!

Celebrate New Pickleball Court at Scenic Park

Scenic Park 7305 Hennings Way, Anchorage, AK, United States

Join us to celebrate the new pickleball court at Scenic Park! Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Scenic Park – 7305 Hennings Way Parking on 36th Avenue and Hennings Way 4:30 pm               Ribbon Cutting with Dignitaries 5 pm to 7 pm

Midtown Sip & Cycle – Passport to Prizes

Anchorage Distillery 6310 A Street, Anchorage, AK, United States

Join us on a fun two week adventure to bring neighbors together and support local businesses in Anchorage. Organized by Anchorage Distillery, this event aims to connect, support, and increase community spirit in midtown Anchorage and along the Campbell Creek

Moose Loop Trail Challenge Group Ride – Moose to Muldoon

Tikahtnu Commons 1190 N. Muldoon Rd. East, anchorage, AK, United States

Our friends on the eastside think the Moose Loop should extend to Muldoon – so join us for a group training ride for fun, fitness and to check out an eastside add-on to the Moose Loop. You must be registered

$35

Hike & Write

Pt. Woronzof 7251 Pt Woronzof Rd, Anchorage, AK, United States

Meet at Pt. Woronzof for a short hike on the beach and some group writing time.

Trail Talk

Anchorage Distillery 6310 A Street, Anchorage, AK, United States

Want to learn more about Anchorage Trails? Join APF's Diana Rhoades at a Trail Talk at Anchorage Distillery, part of the Midtown Sip and Cycle series. Pick up a copy of the Connect Anchorage map and a Moose Loop sticker,

Midtown Sip and Cycle Passport Party

Anchorage Distillery 6310 A Street, Anchorage, AK, United States

Support Anchorage Park Foundation at Anchorage Distillery from 5 pm to 7 pm to celebrate the Midtown Sip and Cycle Event. Bring your passport!    HOW TO PARTICIPATE From September 1 to September 14, pick up a passport booklet at