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New Trails, Park Projects, and More

Mountains to the Sea…

2023 Ballot Measures for Parks & Trails

Vote by Mail Begins: March 14, 2023 Last Day to Vote: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 7am-8pm   YES on PROP A – Anchorage Parks and Recreation Bond Investing in parks…

Anchorage Parks and Trails Attract and Retain a Quality Workforce

By Natasha Von Imhof When my kids were young, we spent a lot of time walking the trails at Ruth Arcand Park. We were in the throes of the “Dogs…

Park Projects, Community Events, and More

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Anchorage Bicycle-Friendly Businesses

During National Bike Month, Anchorage Park Foundation was designated as Anchorage’s newest Bicycle-Friendly Business (BFB) through the League of American Bicyclists. BFB awards recognize organizations for their efforts to welcome…

Local Teens Build New Mountain Bike Trail

Alaska’s News Source visits Anchorage teens building a new mountain bike trail in Russian Jack Springs Park. The teens are part of Youth Employment in Parks, a joint program of…

Parks & Trails Make Anchorage a Great Place to Live

The 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S. According to Outside Magazine “People are searching for community, better quality of life, and more outdoor access. These towns check all…

USDA Forest Service Awards Anchorage Park Foundation $2M for Forest Health

USDA Secretary Vilsack Announces Grants as part of National Climate Justice Campaign Anchorage, AK – Urban areas and forestlands in Anchorage will get a lot healthier under a new grant…

The Alaska Railroad holds the fate of the Fish Creek Trail connection

by Lindsey Hajduk, Diana Rhoades, Anna Brawley, Christopher Constant, Daniel Volland, Meg Mielke, Austin Quinn-Davidson, and Heather Flynn The Fish Creek Trail is a neighborhood jewel, connecting neighborhoods throughout West…

The Mellon Foundation Awards $1.7M to the Indigenous Place Names Project

The Indigenous Place Names Project, a community effort to amplify the identity of the Dena’ina Athabascans of Anchorage, will continue recognizing culturally significant sites with a new grant from the…

Making Anchorage a Better Place
to Live, Work & Play

The Anchorage Park Foundation facilitates park improvement projects that are driven by neighborhood initiative.

We’re a non-profit, operating outside of the Municipality of Anchorage, and are responsible & accountable to our donors' intent.