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

The Summer Concert Series features local artists in neighborhoods across Anchorage.

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…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

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

Join a network of informal educators for a day of inspiration a learning.

Meet with experts to help prepare for two separate grant opportunities.

  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…

Thursday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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…

Join us for a summer tree-planting volunteer project in Arnold Muldoon Park!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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.

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…

The Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge (RAAWC) is celebrating its 5th year this Winter 2024-2025! This is a multi-sport, multi-distance winter challenge to log as many miles as you can over three months starting the first day of winter, December…

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.

The Forget-Me-Not Spring Challenge is a Walk-Run-Bike-Swim-or whatever collects miles challenge! Distance totals are 75 miles, 150 miles, 300 miles, 500 miles, or 1000 miles. The goal is to log as many miles as you can over the 2 months…