News & Updates

Volunteers are Greening Anchorage One Tree at a Time

August 10, 2026

Media Invite: When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM Where: 8100 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99504 ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Anchorage Park Foundation (APF) invites members of the media to a community tree planting event at Chanshtnu Muldoon Park. Local…

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Anchorage’s Newest Inclusive Playground at Taku Lake Park

August 4, 2026

What: Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Anchorage’s Newest Inclusive Playground When: Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Where: Taku Lake Park South, 8210 Stormy Pl, Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska – The Anchorage Park Foundation, in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage…

Q&A with Alaska Governor Candidates: Outdoor Recreation & Tourism

July 13, 2026

Learn what Alaska candidates for governor think about the outdoor recreation economy

Summer Concerts in the Parks

June 30, 2026

Bringing live music right to your neighborhood park Thursday evenings 7pm – 8:30pm.

We’re Hiring

June 30, 2026

We’re hiring a full time Outdoor Education Coordinator.

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.