News & Updates

APF Awards $311,000 in Grants to Improve Parks and Trails

May 14, 2026

Contact: Beth Nordlund Phone: 907.350.9482 Email: Beth@AnchorageParkFoundation.org MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Invited to Meet Volunteers Behind Park & Trail Projects Across Anchorage WHAT: Community Challenge Grant Celebration WHEN: Friday, May 15, 12:00–1:30 p.m. WHERE: Cuddy Park Amphitheater, located in…

From a bird’s-eye view

April 29, 2026

A spring message from your tired (and very opinionated) Red-necked Grebe, returning home to Cheney Lake.

Call for local film makers

April 13, 2026

Call for locally-made videos of Anchorage adventure, history and culture.

Media Invite: Cheney Lake Park Named 2026 Park of the Year (Thurs 1 PM)

March 23, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2026 Community-Selected Park of the Year Announced at Cheney Lake Park with Artwork Reveal The Anchorage Park Foundation invites members of the media to celebrate the announcement of the 2026 Park of the…

What’s New in Your Parks This Spring

March 17, 2026

Learn what’s new in parks and trails in our 2026 Spring Newsletter.

Call for Artists

February 26, 2026

We are seeking Alaskan artists to bring color, creativity, and culture to two parks through 2 distinct murals – one at Kiwanis Fish Creek Park and one at Tikishla Park.

2026 Parks Bond

February 18, 2026

Vote for Parks & Trails by mail in the April 2026 Municipal election.

2026 Community Challenge Grants – Now Open

January 30, 2026

We are seeking proposals for community-led projects that improve Anchorage public greenspaces.

We’re Hiring

January 14, 2026

We’re hiring a full time Program Coordinator.

Winter Activities: Try Winter

December 4, 2025

Try winter this year. Check out over 20 ways to enjoy this winter plus a map of local sledding hills and captivating short stories from local writers.