News & Announcements

Federal Funding Pause Impacts Anchorage Economy

February 3, 2025

APF Federally Funded Jobs Support Schools, Youth, and Community Anchorage Park Foundation was awarded a competitive Urban and Community Forestry Grant in 2023 to grow more trees, remove harmful invasive plants, and improve forest health with multiple partners in Anchorage.…

Hiring for 2025 Youth Employment in Parks

January 21, 2025

YEP 2025 summer positions are open! Apply now

Happy Holidays from the Anchorage Park Foundation

December 18, 2024

Happy Holidays from the Anchorage Park Foundation

Fall 2024 News: Urban Forest Work, Taku Skate Park, Winter Activities

December 4, 2024

Fall 2024 Newsletter (pdf)

Winter Activities: Try Winter

December 4, 2024

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.

Scenic Park is the 2025 Park of the Year

December 1, 2024

The winner of Anchorage Park of the Year 2025 is Scenic Park!

Vote for the 2025 Anchorage Park of the Year

November 1, 2024

Goose Lake Park, Scenic Park, and Russian Jack Springs Park are the three park candidates for 2025 – Who will win?

Park of the Year 2025 Nominations Open

October 21, 2024

Share which park in Anchorage holds a special place in your heart and deserves to be the 2025 Anchorage Park of the Year. 

Business Manager

October 21, 2024

Seeking a full-time (35 hours a week) Business Manager to join our team!

Whale’s Tail Skatepark at Taku Lake Park Opens Sunday, September 29 at 2 pm

September 27, 2024

The Taku Skatepark reopens after massive upgrades, making it the largest and most expansive skatepark in Anchorage. The in-ground concrete skatepark includes flow and plaza-style features with uniquely Alaskan elements like a whale’s tail-shaped bowl and inlaid Big Dipper. The…