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Promote recreational and cultural opportunities and maintain and enhance City and Borough of Juneau facilities and resources.

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Special Events

ANNUAL MINING LECTURE: 'Then & Now: Powering the Great Mines of Juneau':
This presentation is co-sponsored by the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Hecla-Greens Creek Mining Company and will take place at the JACC.
Hershey's Track and Field Games & All-Comer Meet:
The annual Hershey's Track Meet is upon us once more, this time with a few changes to shake things up! Click here for more details, and get your running shoes ready! To register, visit our special events tab on the left or look for the green flyer coming home with your child from school.
The Lettermen Concert:
presented by the Alaska Peace Officers Association May 14 7:30pm ticket available at Roswig-Giles music in the valley
Betty Lou's Trunk Sale:
May 17-20 Clothing, Art Gifts
FREE Weekly Climb Night for Students and Families of Local Elementary Schools :

News Items

Dimond Park Aquatic Center Whirpool Update:
On Friday, March 30 the bid for mechanical and electrical work on the Dimond Park Aquatic Center whirlpool was awarded to Schmolck Mechanical. The expected completion of the whirlpool is July 27. The work timeline proved by the contractor for this project is available for view by clicking on the title of this notice. During the April pool closure Schmolck Mechanical were able to begin work by pouring concrete for equipment foundations in the mechanical rooms and they started working on piping and electricl work. Schmolck Mechanical is currently working after regular pool hours so they do not cause disruptions during the day. Thank you for your continued patience as we move toward final completion and opening of the whirlpool at Dimond Park Aquatic Center!
TREADWELL SUMMER CAMP 2012:
Registration begins Tuesday, April 17 at NOON in person only at Treadwell Ice Arena. Click the link for more info.
Summer Camps still available!:
Wondering what to do with your kiddos once school is out? We've still got spaces available in our Zach Gordon Summer Camps. To browse camps, click the link above or call us at 586-2635.
Cope Park Survey:
The City & Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is conducting an online survey to learn more about how people use Cope Park. Results of the one-minute survey will be used to identify existing problems and plan future improvements.
2012 Summer Camp Brochure:
Click here for a printable version of our 2012 Summer Camp brochure! Please note the change for fishing camp ages; kids must now be 7 years old to enroll in Crandall's famous fishing camps! Registration forms coming soon!
Start Smart Soccer Program for Youth ages 3-4 Registration begins May 12.:
Start Smart is for youth ages 3-4. Registration forms NOW available. Call P&R for more information. Start Smart is due to begin the week of July 17, 2012 (for 6, 1-hour sessions). LET'S PLAY JUNEAU!
Youth Outdoor Soccer REGISTRATION - May 12-25, 2012:
Registration for our summer youth outdoor soccer league runs May 12-25 (space available after 5/25). Click the link for more details. Call us for more information, 586-5226. Let's Play Juneau!
Juneau Douglas City Museum closed weekends May & June:
The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be closed weekends during the months of May and June, 2012. The Museum is open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm.
Summer Swim League:
Dimond Park Aquatic Center: Summer Swim League offers participants the opportunity to be involved in a pre-competition program. Working with Glacier Swim Club advanced swimmers; participants will refine their existing skills, learn about sportsmanship and team camaraderie and most importantly have FUN while enjoying a healthy summer activity.
Capital School Park Improvements:
The Engineering and Parks and Recreation Departments are beginning a process to plan for improvements to Capital School Park. We are taking comments from the public. Please let us know how you currently use the park.
Zach Gordon Winter 2011/2012 newsletter:
Check out what we've been up to!
Thunder Mt. Soccer Camps in JULY. Registration begins May 12. Forms available NOW!:
Click on the link for more information about soccer camps for youth ages 5-13. Baseball camp for 2012 has been cancelled.
ATTENTION LAP SWIMMERS:
Dimond Park Aquatic Center has changed the lap swim restricted hours. Swim times for lap swim pass holders from August 20 - May 31 Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. June 1 - August 19, Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm and Staurday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Water Polo Starts November 19 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.:
Parks & Recreation 1% Temporary Sales Tax Proposal Information:
New P&R Youth Sport for the Summer of 2012 - Floorball (hockey):
What is floorball? Floorball is fun, fast, safe and inexpensive, requiring only a stick, sneakers, shorts and a t-shirt to play. Teams consist of up to 20 players, with five field players and a goalie on the court at a time in official matches. A floorball goalie wears light padding and a mask but does not have a stick. The game can be easily picked up by beginners; yet, it holds great potential for development of stick and ball handling, passing and shooting skills. Floorball is ideal for coed and mixed age groups due to the emphasis on speed, skill and technique over physical strength. Injuries are not much of a factor because the stick is made of a lightweight (carbon or other type) fiber with a plastic blade and the ball is a plastic ball. Body and stick checking are not permitted and playing of the ball above the knee is illegal. Registration runs April 23-May 11. The season runs June 12-August 2.
Aqua Zumba Classes:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. $6.00 per class or $54.00 - 10 Visit Fitness Pass.