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We're Hiring | Adult Recreation Supervisor
If you enjoy managing sports programs and working in a fast-paced environment, we are looking for an Adult Recreation Supervisor to lead quality recreation experiences for Juneau residents! You'll plan, oversee, and help expand adult and senior recreation programs, manage multiple gymnasiums and fields, issue permits, and work closely with local sports organizations. To learn more about the position and to apply, visit bit.ly/4whq8Jg. The posting closes on Monday, July 13 at 4:30 p.m.
Registration for Summer Swim Lessons Opens July 2
35-Mile Off-Road Vehicle Park Public Meeting
Together with the Juneau Off-Road Association (JORA) and Trail Mix, Inc., Parks & Recreation will share updates on the ongoing construction of the 35-mile Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Riding Park on Thursday, July 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mendenhall Valley Library Large Meeting Room.
Community members are invited to hear about project updates, ask questions, and get involved at this open-house style meeting. Residents will also have the opportunity to learn how they can get involved in upcoming trail building during the meeting.
World Cup Watch Party #3 | July 6
The United States soccer team is facing Belgium in a World Cup Round of 16 match on Monday, July 6. Join us for a free watch party at 4 p.m.! Doors will open at 3:45 p.m. at the Dimond Park Field House. Feel free to bring your chairs, pillows, or blankets to get comfy! Please note that food and drink are not permitted on the turf. Follow along here for updates and more information.
Floyd Dryden Tennis and Pickleball Courts Closed for Renovation Starting July 6
The courts at Floyd Dryden will close to the public effective Monday, July 6, as renovations begin. Following the installation of three new sets of net posts, Park Maintenance staff will resurface, paint, and restripe the courts when weather allows. The completed project will result in one shared tennis and pickleball court and two dedicated pickleball courts.
Work is expected to continue through the month of July and may extend into August, depending on weather and contractor scheduling. The courts will remain closed to the public for the duration of the project. Cope Park is open as an alternative location for tennis and pickleball during this time.
Month of Play 2026 | July 10 - August 5
Join CBJ Parks & Recreation for a month of in-person and DIY fun! Complete activities, get free admission to Parks & Rec facilities, join the in-person events, and more. All activities are free, and the more you play, the more chances you have to win prizes! Learn more at the Month of Play webpage.
Dive-In Movie: Shark Tale (PG) | July 10
Start the Month of Play at a free Dive-In Movie! Watch Shark Tale (PG) from the water at Augustus G. Brown Pool on July 10. Wristbanding begins at 6 p.m., locker rooms open at 6:15 p.m., and showtime is 6:30 p.m. Pool noodles are provided! Max 75 swimmers.
Range Day at Hank Harmon Public Range | July 12
Enjoy free BBQ, vendors, demonstrations, and displays at this free, family-friendly community event! Range Day is on Sunday, July 12, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Hank Harmon Public Range. Attendees can purchase tickets to shoot a firearm for $5-$20 (cash only) or shoot a .22 for free! Local vendors and sponsors include the Juneau Rifle & Pistol Club, Juneau Shooting Sports Foundation, ACE Outdoors, Sportsman's Warehouse, and Radach's Gunsmithing.
Free Field House Day | July 15
As a part of Month of Play, enjoy the Field House events for free on Wednesday, July 15! Turf for Tots will be from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for kids ages 0-6 and their parent or guardian. Open turf will be held from 3 - 5 p.m., and open track will be held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 5 p.m. Youth under the age of 10 must be supervised by an accompanying adult. Stop by to earn tickets for the Month of Play prize drawing!
RFI: Landscaping Services for Douglas Cemeteries | July 17 Deadline
Parks & Recreation is seeking interested parties to provide landscape and maintenance services for historic cemeteries on Douglas Island. Due to limited funding, CBJ is unable to provide these services directly and is looking for community partners to take on this meaningful stewardship role. Responses are due by July 17, 2026. For the full project overview, scope, and submission details, read the RFI here.
Goosechase Scavenger Hunt | July 14 – August 2
Complete missions on this interactive team scavenger hunt that takes you all around town! Starting July 14, your team can complete missions to earn points. These points can earn exclusive Goosechase prize tickets in the Month of Play prize drawing. Visit the "scavenger hunt" tab on the Month of Play webpage to learn how to get started!
Trucks N' Stuff | July 18
Climb around an excavator, walk through a city bus, or sit in a police car at Trucks N' Stuff! Various equipment and vehicles will be parked at Dimond Park from 2 - 5 p.m. A quiet hour will be held from 1 - 2 p.m. for those who want to explore before the honking begins. Donate to the ZGYC food drive during Trucks N' Stuff and receive an extra entry in the Month of Play prize drawing.
Various Parks & Rec Fees Increase on July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, fees across a variety of Parks & Recreation services and programs will increase to reflect increased operational expenses and decreased city general funding. The upcoming fee changes were adopted during the fiscal year 2027 municipal budget process. The last significant increase to Parks & Recreation fees was in 2021.
View the full list of fee increases HERE. All updated fees will be reflected on the Parks & Rec website by July 1.
Preschool Open Gym will be moved to Marie Drake and will reopen to the public after Labor Day.
Winter Shelter Reservations Open June 29
Winter shelter reservations open Monday, June 29 at 8 a.m. Winter shelter reservations are available September 16 – April 14 and cost $30 per hour plus tax. Reservations can be made online, in person at the Parks & Recreation main office, or by emailing a reservation form to [email protected], although registering online offers a greater chance of securing your desired date and time. Please note, park bathrooms are not open during the winter months, but portable toilets are available at Savikko Park and Twin Lakes.
Replacement of Cope Park Water Utility Pump Station
Construction on a new water pump station at Cope Park begins this week 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.
Shéiyi Xaat Hít (Spruce Root House) Launches Safe Place® Program for Youth
Juneau's only 24/7 emergency youth shelter, Shéiyi Xaat Hít, has launched Safe Place® in partnership with Tlingit and Haida, first responders, and community organizations. Safe Place designates youth-friendly businesses as locations where any young person ages 10 to 17 in crisis can walk in, ask for help, and be connected with a trained shelter staff member within 30 minutes.
Look for the black and yellow signs at participating locations across Juneau, or text "safe" and your location to 44357. Celebrate the launch at the Safe Place Launch Party on Friday, June 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Zach Gordon Youth Center.
Read the full release here.
Playground Construction Begins at Dzantik’i Heeni School
The fields and covered play areas at Dzantik’i Heeni School will be closed from May 26 until August 19 for construction of a new playground. Construction will include excavation and other work with heavy equipment and large trucks moving through the area. The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) asks residents to follow posted signage and avoid the area during construction for their safety and the safety of project workers.