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

The Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Race Series is a fall tradition for many Anchorage families, as these fun runs are like no other in Anchorage. These races are rarely canceled, even when faced with rain, snow, sleet, hail, or wind.…

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,…

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…

BOOtanical at the Alaska Botanical Garden September 20th - October 20th Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 10:00am - 4:00pm Take a spooky stroll through the Garden and encounter harvest-themed displays! Costumes encouraged! $8/Person FREE for members & children 6 and under

Registration is open! Start training now for the Moose Loop Trail Challenge, a family-friendly way to stay active outdoors all summer by running, walking, or biking Anchorage trails to prepare for the challenge. Challenge yourself to a 5K, 10K, Mini…

Discover how to stay active in our winter city at this free Parks+Trails Recreation Fair. Outdoor and community organizations will host booths, workshops, and demonstrations to show off the fantastic low-cost ways to enjoy parks and trails around Anchorage.

Celebrate the skatepark reopening at the ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, September 29th at 2pm.

The BRR-Ber Challenge (BBR) is a multi-sport, multi-distance 2-month Fall challenge to log as many MINUTES as you can over two months starting October 1st through December 1st, 2024. You can walk, run, hike, participate in an exercise class, lift…

NSAA Gear Swap: Sunday October 12th, 2024 ~ 2 – 4 PM Gearing up with affordable winter recreational equipment is easy with NSAA’s annual ski swap. This community event is a perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to buy and sell…

​​​​Haunted Trails​ Friday, October 18, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m. Walking through the park for a thrill and fright at night, you will creep along the route, while creatures of the forest come alive as you try to survive the Haunted Trail.…

Winter Gear & Sports Swap at UAA Alaska Airlines Center October 19, 2024 | Noon - 5pm 11:45am – 12:00pm (Noon)  Early Bird Entry Raffle Ticket Holders allowed 15 minute early entry; Tickets available for purchase day of event and…

Haunted & Enchanted Trails event October 18 & 19 by Anchorage Parks & Recreation Department.

Did you know Cuddy Pond is part of Fish Creek? Many people don’t. That’s why Friends of Fish Creek commissioned artist Max Romey to create a beautiful art panel to tell the story of Ch’atanaltsegh (Fish Creek) at Cuddy Pond.…

Public Workshop: Explore the Future of Trails in Anchorage, Eagle River, and Chugiak MOA Parks and Recreation and AMATS are hosting two Recreational Trails Plan workshops. Share YOUR ideas and discuss opportunities to improve trails over the next 10+ years…

Public Workshop: Explore the Future of Trails in Anchorage, Eagle River, and Chugiak MOA Parks and Recreation and AMATS are hosting two Recreational Trails Plan workshops. Share YOUR ideas and discuss opportunities to improve trails over the next 10+ years at…

Support the Anchorage Park Foundation on this national day of giving.

Join us on First Friday to walk the newly-named Goose Loop Trail in the UMED district. It’s a three mile loop connecting UAA to the Moose Loop and the Campbell and Chester Creek Trails. Students, Alumni, Professors and friends are invited…

Celebrate the shortest day of the year by enjoying all that winter offers. The Winter Solstice Festival offers activities for everyone. Bring your ice skates for skating around the oval to your favorite holiday music. Take a break by a…

Join us for Winter Bike to Work Day, February 14, 2025.

Sweetheart Skate ​​Fall in love with Anchorage parks at the Westchester Lagoon Valentine's Date Night Skate! Bring your sweetheart, best friend, or overall favorite person, and spend a lovely evening enjoying this FREE event! The event includes warming barrels to…

Join kids of all ages in the annual Ski 4 Kids event on February 15 at Kincaid Park.