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.

Adjusted Hours at Dimond Park Aquatic Center | September 22 – 24

The Dimond Park Aquatic Center will have adjusted hours from Tuesday, September 22 through Thursday, September 23. The facility will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day while a new scoreboard is installed. It will remain open from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3:30 to 8 p.m.; however, the shallow end of the lap pool will be closed, and lanes will run along the width of the pool. Regular hours and operations will resume on Friday, September 25. Please check the Juneau Pools Calendar to see what is open and available for public use.

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.

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!

Lifeguard Certification Class at DPAC

Juneau Pools is offering a lifeguard course in October 2026 where participants will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification that is valid for two years. Classes will be held from October 1 through 4 at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center, and a pre-course is required. Registration is open now and closes on September 25 at 8 a.m.

The class fee is $250 for general participants, but free for those who apply for a lifeguard position at Juneau Pools during the course. There are currently multiple permanent, benefited positions available offering 30+ hours per week. View job opportunities and apply online.

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.

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.

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.

Adair Kennedy Tennis and Pickleball Courts Now Open

The Adair Kennedy courts near Floyd Dryden are now open following resurfacing, restriping, and the installation of three new sets of net posts. The courts now feature two dedicated pickleball courts and one shared court with one tennis and two pickleball courts. Players will need to bring their own pickleball nets on the shared court.

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.