Walk Southeast Registration Open through May 6

It’s nearing time to Walk Southeast! Registration for the 5th Annual Walk Southeast is open now through May 6 with the virtual trek to Ketchikan beginning on May 1. See what Southeast Alaska community you can 'walk' to by September 1 by tracking the miles your walk, run or hike through the summer. You'll earn tickets for the prize drawings along the way and be entered to win a 1-night stay at Amalga Cabin or great gear and swag from our sponsors. Walk at least 150 miles and you'll be eligible for the Alaska Airlines for two round-trip tickets. Participation is free. Walk Southeast. Fly Alaska!

Family Fun Night | April 26

The final Family Fun Night at Dimond Park Field House for the spring session is April 26 with extended hours, 4-6:30 p.m., and Early Learning Fair. AEYC-SEA is hosting the event which includes parent resources, kindergarten registration (bring birth certificate and shot records), health screening and vaccination information, and prizes. Although this event is designed for families with young children ages 0-6, older siblings are also welcome. Toys will be set out for play and registration is not required.

Movie in the Park | Wish (PG) on May 3

Your wish has come true! Movie in the Park heads to Dimond Park Field House on May 3 for a free, family-friendly show presented by Juneau Pediatric Dentistry. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Wish (PG) begins at 6 p.m. Pillows and blankets are welcome to get comfortable, however food and drink, other than water, are not allowed on the turf.

New Diving Club at DPAC

Starting May 14, the pool will offer introductory and advanced classes in springboard diving. Both classes will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings from May 14 to June 6. The cost is $80 + tax for 8 lessons. Participants must be 8 years of age or older, and 10 spaces are available in each class. Register online through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (click under the Juneau Pools tab) starting Wednesday, May 1 at noon.

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool Closure Extended

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will be closed through Sunday, April 28 (extended from April 26) while work is completed to refurbish the women's locker room floors and improve drainage.

For those who have registered for spring swim lessons, classes will not meet on Saturday, April 27. Instead, an additional lesson will be added to the end of the session. Juneau Pools will reach out to all registered participants with more details.

During the closure, Dimond Park Aquatic Center remains open to the community. AGB will reopen for regular hours on Monday, April 29. Facility schedules can be found at the Juneau Pools website.

Dimond Park Field House Track Hours Change May 3

The track at Dimond Park Field House will be adjusting its hours starting Friday, May 3. The track will be open to the public Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The track will be closed on weekday evenings, Sundays and holidays. Visit the DPFH website to see the full schedule.

DPAC Closed April 29 - May 12

Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be closed Monday, April 29 through Sunday, May 12 for annual maintenance that will include include draining and refilling all three pools, re-lamping the natatorium and underwater lights, servicing equipment, deep cleaning the pool deck, and tile work. During the closure, Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will be open to the public. For more information about AGB hours and activities, see the calendar at juneaupools.org. DPAC will reopen to the public on Monday, May 13.

StoryPath #1 | May 1 - 7

Final Free Skate | May 5

Don’t hang up your skates just yet. There's time for one more free skate! Come celebrate the end of another great season at the final free skate on May 5 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Treadwell Arena. Admission and skate rental are free thanks to our sponsor, Alaska Auto Repair. Skate rentals are limited and are first-come, first-served.

Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) Work Begins April 17

Work will begin on Wednesday, April 17 on the Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) Improvements project. This project, led by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, will reconstruct the northern portion of the trail between Montana Creek and River Road trailhead and replace the pedestrian bridge over Montana Creek. Construction is currently expected to last through September. The trail between River Road and Montana Creek, as well as the immediate bridge site, will be closed to the public for the duration of construction. Please obey all posted trail closure signs and barricades for the safety of yourself and others.

Adopt-A-Flower 2024

Adopt-A-Flower and help the Landscape Crews beautify the city! Our landscape crew maintains almost 200 hanging baskets, 60 flower barrels, and 50 flower beds from the airport to the cruise ship docks and relies on the generosity of our citizens to do so. Donations can be made online (look under ‘special events’) by choosing any combination of amounts to reach your desired donation total. All donations received by April 30 will be included on this year’s recognition sign that will be on display at Marine Park Plaza. The first five to donate $500+ will receive a beautiful hanging basket as a thank you from the crew! **ALL 5 HANGING BASKETS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED**

Proposed Regulations: Special Event User Permits – Public Comment Period Now Open through April 29

Notice is given that Parks & Recreation has proposed to amend Title 11 of the Administrative Code of Regulations to issue special use permits for gatherings of more than 100 people within the limits of municipal parks and recreation areas.

Written public comments will be taken until 12 p.m. on Monday, April 29 and should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed/delivered to: CBJ Parks & Recreation, 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The assembly will discuss the regulation at the April 29 Assembly meeting at 7:00 p.m. under “New Business”.

New Pay-By-Phone Parking Begins March 27

Beginning Wednesday, March 27 a new pay-by-phone option will be available for CBJ’s hourly parking lots in Downtown Juneau, including Shopper’s Lot, North Franklin Lot, and the Marine Park Garage (Level 1). No changes are being made to parking fees ($0.75 per hour) or enforcement hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday).

Using the free ParkSmarter app, customers can now pay for parking with a credit or debit card, add time to a parking session, and obtain receipts. The free app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices. For more information, visit the parking website.

Commercial Use Applications

Late applications for 2024 commercial use permits are accepted and are subject to a $250 late fee beginning April 1. Commercial use permits authorize commercial activity on CBJ parklands. There is a non-refundable $250 application fee for the first location and a $100 application fee for every additional location from the same vendor. Learn more about commercial use permits on the Parks & Recreation Commercial Use webpage.

Reduced Hours at Pipeline Skate Park

In order to address safety concerns stemming from a sharp increase in vandalism and drug paraphernalia litter on park grounds, Jackie Renninger Park (Pipeline Skate Park) will be open for reduced hours until further notice. Starting immediately, the park will be open from 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on weekends. All gates and facilities will be closed outside these hours of operation. Park staff and JPD will also be conducting extra patrols in the park.