Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei Closed | September 25 - 30

Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei will be partially closed starting on September 25, through Wednesday, September 30, for critical repairs to the Dimond Park Footbridge. For public safety, the trail is closed from the Dimond Park Footbridge to the Equestrian Trail (located at the end of Wildmeadow Lane) until construction ends. The trailhead to the meadow will remain open. Read the full release here.

Family Fun Night | September 25

Family Fun Night is at the Dimond Park Field House on September 25, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.! In partnership with Southeast Childhood Collective, this free event is held on select Fridays. It's a great opportunity for children ages 0-6 to run and play indoors as daylight hours shorten and cooler weather sets in. There will be a variety of toys set up, and no registration is required! Please note that track access is not included, and older siblings are not permitted.

Parent & Tot Ice Skating Lessons | September 27

Parent & Tot Ice Skating Lessons are for children aged 5 and younger and their parent or guardian, during which they will learn the basics: falling and getting up, marching, snowplow stops, and getting comfortable on the ice. Lessons begin on September 27 and are held every other Sunday from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Visit the Treadwell Ice Arena calendar for the full schedule. Registration opens at noon on the Monday prior to each lesson, and there are only 20 spots available. The cost is $16 plus tax, which covers the child and adult. It also includes the rentals and helmets that are required on the ice. Dress warm!

Fall Session 2 Swim Lessons Registration | September 28

Juneau Pools is offering another session of swim lessons for preschoolers and youth at Dimond Park Aquatic Center this fall. Registration for Session 2 opens on Monday, September 28, at 12 p.m. Visit the online catalog and click on the “Juneau Pools” tab for more details and to sign up.

Scholarships are available through Zach Gordon Youth Services. For dates, costs, and more information, read the full release here.

Now Hiring | Youth Development Leaders

Zach Gordon Youth Services is hiring Youth Development Leaders to support after-school programming at Cedar Park and Geneva Woods on Douglas! They are looking for creative applicants who are organized, love building relationships, and are excited about program development. This role helps run a grant-funded after-school program that works directly with youth and provides on-site programming. Learn more and apply here.

Breast Cancer Awareness Skate | October 9

Join us to raise awareness and honor those affected by breast cancer at Treadwell Arena on October 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy FREE skating, drawing on the ice, a bake sale, a silent auction, and purchase a limited-edition shirt. Skates will be first-come, first-served. This event is generously sponsored by Jared Lee, DDS, and Cancer Connection! Donations will be accepted at the door, and all proceeds from this event will benefit Cancer Connection.

Movie in the Park | October 11

Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries are presenting How to Train Your Dragon (2010, PG) at Floyd Dryden Gym on October 11! The traditional screening is at 1 p.m., and the sensory-friendly screening is at 3:30 p.m. This screening is designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed environment and will have more lights, reduced volume, and closed captions. Doors will open 30 minutes before each showing, so come early to enjoy a dragon-themed pop-up library and enter to win a $50 gift card. Feel free to bring your pillows, blankets, and snacks... we'll provide the popcorn!

Sigoowu Ye Park Closed Until Further Notice

Beginning September 15, 2026, Sigoowu Yé Park will be temporarily closed due to unsafe bike use that has damaged playground infrastructure and put young park users at risk. During the closure, staff will be working to install chicane rails at the entrances to prevent the use of bikes in the park. Until the park reopens, visit the Find a Park website to find other parks to enjoy.

Open Gym at Marie Drake

We are excited to offer a new public program called Open Gym! Open Gym provides a space for all ages to enjoy drop-in pickleball, ping-pong, cornhole, and more. It is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Marie Drake gym. The cost is $6/adult and $4/senior.

Pickleball at Floyd Dryden Gym

Open Pickleball at the Floyd Dryden Gym is from September 8 through April 30, 2027. It is held from 12 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The cost is $6/adult and $4/senior.

Preschool Open Gym at Marie Drake

Preschool Open Gym is back, now at Marie Drake! Children ages 6 months to 6 years old can run and play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 30, 2027. Preschool Open Gym is $6 per child, with no charge for parents and guardians or infants under 6 months old. We will accept Turf for Tots passes and 10-visit or monthly passes. This facility is closed on holidays.

Si't Tuwan Park Closed for Renovation

Si't Tuwan Park in the Valley is currently closed to the public as renovation work continues. Updates include new playground equipment, basketball improvements, drainage improvements, new play surfacing, and enhanced lighting throughout the site. For the safety of yourself and others, please respect the park closure and avoid all construction equipment until the project is complete and the park has reopened.

Replacement of Cope Park Water Utility Pump Station

Construction on a new water pump station at Cope Park is underway now and is expected to wrap up by early 2027. Cope Park will remain open throughout the project. The access road will be open to pedestrians the entire time, though vehicle traffic may be reduced to one lane periodically and briefly closed during certain construction activities. The 7th Street stair access will not be affected. Park users should follow all traffic control signs and flaggers and stay alert for construction equipment in the area.

Read the full release here.