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

Throughout March, Turnagain Brewing will donate its Sunday tips to the Anchorage Park Foundation.

Games, snacks, and outdoor activities for the whole family.

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

Consider applying to volunteer on one of the Recreational Trails Plan advisory groups!

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

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

Try the walking loop in the UMED district for National Celebrate Trails Day.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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…

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,…

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.

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.…

Sign the petition HERE/ -  The purpose of this project is to complete a missing link in Anchorage's trail system by developing a safe, multi-used trail connection between the Fish Creek Trail and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. The trail…

Brighter Winter Nights at the Alaska Botanical Garden Select dates November 30th, 2024 - February 22nd, 2025 An exciting winter walk through the glowing garden featuring botanical themed light displays, ice luminarias, cozy firepits, a kicksled trail, and model train!…

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

December 21, 2024 - March 20, 2025

Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 5 – 8 pm at Cuddy Family Midtown Park (201 E 40th Ave.) FREE

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

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!

Saturdays in January and February from 1 - 3 p.m. at Westchester Lagoon

Anchorage Parks and Recreation is holding ​a New Gardener Lottery for available garden plots for the upcoming gardening season.

Wednesday, January 15, 7–8 p.m. @ Campbell Creek Science Center

Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) is a 10 week summer program that hires Anchorage teens to complete park improvement projects

Bring your sleds, bundle up, and SLIDE into an evening of FREE snowy adventures at our Frosty Fun Family Sledding series!​

Bring your sleds, bundle up, and SLIDE into an evening of FREE snowy adventures at our Frosty Fun Family Sledding series!​

On the first Sunday in February, women of all ages and abilities- many in colorful costumes- come out to ski approximately 4 km (2.4 miles) decorated course.

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.

Alaska Trails is excited to present the Trail Tales storytelling series, partnered with a different community trail group each event.

February 21, 2025 from 9a to 5p in Anchorage Presented by ANROE and ARCUS

Help us get out the vote for the Anchorage municipal elections.

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

Help us get out the vote for the Anchorage municipal elections.

The Fish Creek Trail connection provides a safe and accessible link from the Spenard, Midtown and Turnagain neighborhoods to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Anchorage's Transportation Planning Agency - AMATS - will have the project team at the open house…

Hop aboard the Ski Train and let it whisk you away to Alaska’s untouched snowy wonderland! March 22, 2025

Help us get out the vote for the Anchorage municipal elections.

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.