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…
Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) is a 10 week summer program that hires Anchorage teens to complete park improvement projects
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.
Hop aboard the Ski Train and let it whisk you away to Alaska’s untouched snowy wonderland! March 22, 2025
It's time again to dust off your watercraft and clean up the lakes! Supervolunteers with "TEAM ORANGE" have been cleaning up East and West Chester Lagoon for years, and now the love has spread to lakes! Sign up with Anchorage…
Qin Cheghi is now installed at the overlook trail next to the Glen Alps parking lot in Chugach State Park. Go visit it the next time you are on the mountain. Please join Southcentral Foundation, the Native Village of Eklutna…
Save the Date Get ready for a fun-filled day on two wheels with Bike Anchorage's annual fundraiser ride, Bike the Moose! This year’s ride promises to be more exciting than ever as we cruise along the beautiful 32-mile Moose Loop.
During the Moose Loop Trail Challenge week, come to our 20th Birthday Bash—cupcakes, cheers, and community fun included.
BOOtanical at the Alaska Botanical Garden September 12th - October 19th 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
Join Anchorage Park Foundation at Goose Lake Park September 16 at 6 pm
NSAA Ski Gear Swap: Saturday October 25th, 2025 ~ 1 – 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…
Join us Saturday, November 1st at 2pm
Help raise $10,000 for a new kids’ bike pump track at Valley of the Moon Park. We have already raised $10,000! A bike pump track is a circular/oval shaped track of compacted dirt with rollers. For most kids, it’s the…
Register for this storytelling event on November 8th
Support the Anchorage Park Foundation on this national day of giving.
Brighter Winter Nights at the Alaska Botanical Garden Select dates December 4th, 2025 - February 22nd, 2026 An exciting winter walk through the glowing garden featuring botanical themed light displays, ice luminarias, cozy firepits, a kicksled trail, and model train!…
Anchorage Nordic Skiing Association's Solstice Tree Tour is a celebration of Winter Solstice, festive holiday trees, and healthy outdoor fun for all ages (as well as skiers and non-skiers) and is an Anchorage winter tradition! The Solstice Tree Tour showcases…
Donate a portion or all of your PFD to the Anchorage Park Foundation through Pick.Click.Give.
Saturdays in January and February from 1 - 3 p.m. at Westchester Lagoon
Join us at Cuddy Park Amphitheatre January 11–February 8 for five free winter outdoor film screenings featuring local films. Each screening begins at 6 PM.
A popular destination since the 1950s, Goose Lake is centrally located at Northern Lights Boulevard and UAA Drive. The park includes a sandy beach, playgrounds, trails, a basketball court, and a picnic pavilion. It also contains wetland and upland…
Join kids of all ages in the annual Ski 4 Kids event on February 15 at Kincaid Park.
Winter Bike to Work Day takes place on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 7am to 9am.
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…
Do you take youth outside in Alaska, work as an informal educator looking for community, or support the growth of outdoor learning across our state? Connect with a network of educators dedicated to building community, advancing professional skills, and strengthening…
Help us get out the vote for the Anchorage municipal elections.
Join us on a bike ride to learn more about two federally-funded trail projects in Anchorage – the Ship Creek Trail to Coastal Trail connection and the Fish Creek Trail to Coastal Trail connection. The federal dollars are matched locally…
Please join Anchorage Park Foundation and the Voter HUB for a Get out the Vote door knocking event to educate voters about the upcoming elections, including park bonds. This is a non-partisan, non-political event to educate voters. Saturday, April 4,…
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 is the last day to turn in your Anchorage Municipal Election Ballot. Learn more about what's on the ballot and more.
April 15 - June 15 Walk-Run-Bike-Swim-or whatever collects miles challenge!
Add your name to the growing list of people who care about trails.
Join us at 10:00 AM on May 2 for a community clean-up at Cheney Lake Park as part of Anchorage Citywide Spring Clean-Up!
Join neighbors in the 2026 Citywide Cleanup.
Celebrate Bike Month with Yoga Join APF's Diana Rhoades, who is also a certified yoga instructor at Namaste North Yoga Studio, to tune up your body for Bike Month. Beginners welcome.
The applications were written and the awardees announced May 1. About the event We are so grateful for neighbors and non-profits and community councils and individuals stepping up to improve their parks and trails. This is the day to…
May is Bike Month, and May 15 is Anchorage Bike To Work Day! Anchorage Park Foundation is hosting a treat station at Campbell Park along the Campbell Creek Trail, and providing free Wild Scoops ice cream to the first 50…
Celebrate Alaska Arbor Day on May 18 by volunteering to plant trees in your community!
Celebrate Bike Month with Yoga Join APF's Diana Rhoades, who is also a certified yoga instructor at Namaste North Yoga Studio, to tune up your body for Bike Month. Beginners welcome. Get there at 6:15 to reserve your spot.
Discover Your Next Anchorage Adventure: June 4 at Beartooth
Join us for a free concert in the park!
Join us at Suzan Nightingale McKay Park for the Summer Concert Series 2026 featuring Wiley Post — a night of rocking live music and beautiful views.
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 at Tikishla Park for the Summer Concert Series 2026 featuring The Cello Assassin.
Join us at Ray E. Storck Park for the Summer Concert Series 2026 featuring Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles.
Join us at Stephenson Park for the Summer Concert Series 2026 featuring Good Company.
Join us at Cuddy Park for the Summer Concert Series 2026 featuring Nervis Rex.
Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM on August 13 at Cheney Lake Park for a special community celebration honoring the park as the 2026 Park of the Year!
Save the Date Join us on August 27 for a special celebration along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail at Fish Creek. Ch’atanaltsegh (Fish Creek)Indigenous Place Name Celebration Come honor and celebrate the Indigenous place name of Fish Creek—Ch’atanaltsegh—through community, learning,…
The 2026 season runs Tuesday, Sept 8 - Oct 20
Moose Loop Trail Challenge: September 12 - 19, 2026
Haunted & Enchanted Trails October 16 & 17 brought to you by Anchorage Parks and Recreation
Haunted & Enchanted Trails event October 16 & 17 by Anchorage Parks & Recreation Department.
Join our community for trick or treating along Fish Creek Trail!
Save the Date: November 14, 2026 Join us for the 2026 Parks+Trails Recreation Fair! Free and open to the public, this event will showcase the many ways to stay active and connected during winter in Anchorage. Meet local outdoor and…
December 21, 2026 from 5 – 8 pm at Cuddy Family Midtown Park (201 E 40th Ave.) FREE
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