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UPDATED: Share your thoughts about commercial recreation at neighborhood meetings in May

May 10, 2024 – News

CBJ Parks & Recreation is partnering with Corvus Design to host five neighborhood meetings in May about commercial use on CBJ park lands and trails. These meetings are an opportunity to learn and provide feedback as CBJ works to define a thoughtful and strategic approach to commercial use in the …

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Apply for a Fourth of July vendor spot at Savikko Park starting May 15

May 10, 2024 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department will start accepting vending permit applications for Fourth of July festivities at Savikko Park on Wednesday, May 15 at 8 a.m. All permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 24 at 4:30 …

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Paving work on Montana Creek Road scheduled for May

May 10, 2024 – News

Pavement repair work on Montana Creek Road between Back Loop Road and Arctic Circle is scheduled to take place before June 1. Work will include removal of pavement and placement of new asphalt pavement. Because this work requires dry weather, it will be scheduled as weather allows and additional notice …

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Join interactive design meeting for Jackie Renninger Park on May 21

May 8, 2024 – News

CBJ Parks & Recreation and Corvus Design will hold an interactive public meeting to talk about the future of Jackie Renninger Park (Pipeline Skate Park) on Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in the Valley Library. The Pipeline Skate Park within Jackie Renninger Park is currently in need of several …

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Arboretum

May 3, 2024 – News

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a visit to the Jensen-Olson Arboretum! Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum is partnering with CBJ Parks & Recreation to host a special event on Sunday, May 12 free of charge. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to explore the garden, enjoy refreshments, and listen …

Open Houses at Marie Drake and Floyd Dryden buildings on May 7 and 9

May 3, 2024 – News

The Juneau School District and the City and Borough of Juneau will hold open houses at the Marie Drake and Floyd Dryden buildings next week for community organizations and interested members of the public. The Marie Drake and Floyd Dryden buildings will be returned to CBJ on July 1, 2024 …

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USS William P. Lawrence to participate in Juneau’s Maritime Festival

May 2, 2024 – News

The following press release from the U.S. 3rd Fleet is shared on juneau.gov for informational purposes. For questions about the visit, please contact Navy Public Affairs as listed in the release.   USS William P. Lawrence to participate in Juneau’s Maritime Festival Story by Commander, U.S 3rd Fleet Public Affairs …

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Registration for Youth Outdoor Soccer and Start Smart Soccer opens May 6

May 2, 2024 – News

Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation’s Youth Outdoor Soccer and Start Smart Soccer programs will open on Monday, May 6 at 8 a.m. Sign up online through the Parks and Rec registration catalog (under the “Youth and Teen” tab). Scholarships are available for both programs; contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy …

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Registration for Family Beach Exploration at the Arboretum opens May 3

May 1, 2024 – News

Get your feet wet with a family-friendly beach exploration at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum on Saturday, May 11 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. This free event, organized by Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum in partnership with Parks & Recreation, will take place during low tide, offering the perfect chance to see the beach …

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Juneau-Douglas City Museum moves to summer hours and admission on May 4

May 1, 2024 – News

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will shift to summer hours starting Saturday, May 4. From May through September, the museum will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. General admission is $7.00, admission for seniors …