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Next meeting December 1 at 5:30pm
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Winter Pass On Sale Now!
The much-anticipated Winter Pass is on sale now! Beat the winter blues with unlimited admission to public sessions at Juneau Pools, Treadwell Arena, Dimond Park Field House, Marie Drake Gym, and Floyd Dryden Gym from November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The all-ages Winter Pass costs $250 + tax and is available for purchase online or at any facility.
Please note: The Winter Pass is issued to individuals and is non-transferable and non-refundable. It is not eligible for refunds or extensions due to facility closures.
Turkey Bowling | November 20
How many pins can you knock down using a frozen turkey... while standing on ice skates!? Find out on Friday, November 20, during the Free Skate at Treadwell Arena from 6:45 to 8 p.m. If you knock down the most pins, you take home the turkey! Admission and skate rental are free thanks to the Juneau-Gastineau Rotary Club!
Santa Skate | November 27
Herald in the holiday season at the free Santa Skate on Friday, November 28 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Treadwell Arena! Admission and skate rental are included thanks to our sponsor, the Douglas Fourth of July Committee. Please note, skates are limited and are first come, first served.
Register for Fall Session 3 Swim Lessons Now
Juneau Pools is offering another session of swim lessons for tots, preschoolers, youth, and adults at Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool. Registration is open now. 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.
Youth Basketball Registration Open Now
Registration for Youth Basketball (ages 6–14) is open now and costs $65 plus tax. A $10 late fee will be added beginning November 23, and registration closes on Monday, November 30, at 11:59 p.m. The season will run from January 4 through March 6, 2027. Register here.
A pre-season clinic will be offered on December 19th at Kax̲dig̲oowu Héen Elementary School. The clinic will focus on building and assessing players’ skills and helping them get ready for the upcoming season. More details will be shared after registration closes.
DPAC Closure | November 9–22
The Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, November 9, through Sunday, November 22. The Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will remain open, and swimmers are encouraged to utilize the downtown facility. For updates and schedules, visit the Juneau Pools Calendar. Read the full release here.
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.

