Voter approval of the 2025 park bond provides the last match to leverage millions in federal dollars for construction. If the project is halted, federal funds may need to be repaid, jeopardizing years of planning.
If approved by voters, Proposition 3 will continue our collective efforts to have safe, well-maintained, and accessible parks and trails—preserving our reputation as an urban and wild trails town, boosting property values, and strengthening local businesses.
When the Anchorage Park Foundation opened nominations for the 2025 Park of the Year, we were unprepared for overwhelming community support for a park most commonly referred to as “Golden Girls Park.” “The little revamp of the park has not only…
Bringing Educators Together to Strengthen Outdoor Learning Across the State Across Alaska, educators, program leaders, and community members are working to ensure that young people have opportunities to learn and grow outside. The third annual Alaska Outdoor & Environmental Education…
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.…
YEP 2025 summer positions are open! Apply now
Happy Holidays from the Anchorage Park Foundation
Fall 2024 Newsletter (pdf)
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.
The winner of Anchorage Park of the Year 2025 is Scenic Park!
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