Mary Fischer from ALPAR is ready to combat litter in Anchorage. A 2013 Challenge Grant was awarded to Alaska for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) to work with landscape architects…

Grant George with employees of the Anchorage Community Land Trust In 2013, Anchorage Park Foundation awarded a Challenge Grant to Anchorage Community Land Trust (ACLT) to build a gazebo at…

A 2013 Challenge Grant was awarded to Single Track Advocates to build 7.5 miles of new single track trails in Kincaid Park. By planning and participating in 24 separate volunteer…

The Anchorage Trails Initiative is a community coalition that empowers citizens to speak up for walkable, bikeable transportation strategies and investments to increase connectivity, improve health and attract and retain…

Teens build new bike trails at Russian Jack Springs Park Alaska’s News Source July 2023 Youth Employment in Parks Alaska Public Media July 2022 YEP crews busy improving Anchorage parks…

2023 Sponsors & Partners We would like to thank the following organizations and groups for helping to make YEP a reality this year! Alaska Airlines Alaska Conservation Foundation Alaska Department…

Ribbon Cutting – December 7, 2013 Buoyed by hundreds of volunteer hours, the Anchorage Park Foundation and Scotty Gomez Foundation joined forces this summer to completely rebuild the two Mulcahy…

Alaska AmeriCorps AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members bring passion and perseverance where the need is greatest: to organizations that help eradicate poverty. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve as…

Since 2006, the Anchorage Park Foundation has awarded more than $2.2 million in Community Challenge Grants. These community projects, led by neighbors and community groups improve parks and trails across…

In 2013, the Anchorage Park Foundation received $210K in state legislative funding to purchase and install new play equipment, build a picnic shelter, and repair the soccer fields at Balto…