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Dimond Park Field House Spring Hours
The Dimond Park Field House has updated its track and turf hours for the month of May. From May 1 to May 25, Turf for Tots will follow its regular schedule, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Track hours during this period will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Open Turf will also continue on its usual schedule—Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.—through May 21. From May 27 to May 30, Turf for Tots and track access will shift to Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with Tuesday evening track hours remaining 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Field House will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding summer programming changes while construction is underway.
Walk Southeast 2025 Registration Open
Registration is now OPEN for Walk Southeast 2025! Take on a 297-mile virtual trek from Juneau to Ketchikan, tracking your miles from May 1 to September 1. Walk, run, or hike to earn chances to win amazing local prizes. Complete 150+ miles and you could win two round-trip Alaska Airlines tickets! Participation is free! Important Dates: Registration: April 15 – May 7 | Walk, Run, Hike: May 1 – Sept 1 | Trackers Due: Sept 2 | Prize Drawing: Sept 5
Outdoor Soccer Registration Now Open
Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation’s 2025 Youth Outdoor Soccer program is now OPEN! Families can sign up online through the Parks & Rec Catalog under the "Youth and Teen" tab. Open to kids ages 5–14, the program runs for eight weeks from July through August and features one-hour practices on weeknights and games on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Leagues include both coed and girls’ divisions, organized by age and area; some divisions may be combined depending on registration numbers. More details about divisions and practice locations can be found on the Outdoor Soccer webpage. Early bird registration is $55 plus tax through May 18, increasing to $65 plus tax starting May 19. Children must be 5 years old by August 31 to participate. Scholarships are available—learn more and apply online.
Jensen-Olson Arboretum in May!
Celebrate spring at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum with a series of free, family-friendly events throughout May. Kick things off with a Mother’s Day Celebration on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring live music and light refreshments in a stunning garden setting. On Friday, May 16 from 1 to 2:15 p.m., join a Guided Garden Tour showcasing the Arboretum’s famous Primula collection. Discover Southeast Alaska’s native trees and shrubs during a Native Plant Walk on Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m.—registration is required by emailing [email protected]. Finally, kids ages 6–12 can get hands-on with a Family Beach Exploration on Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m.; space is limited, so register early through the Parks & Rec Catalog.
Summer Swim Lessons Session 1 and 2
Juneau Pools’ summer swim lessons return this June with two sessions at Dimond Park Aquatic Center (DPAC) and one at Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool (AGB). Registration opens Friday, May 9 at noon through the Parks & Rec Catalog under the "Juneau Pools" tab. No early, phone, or in-person registrations will be accepted. At DPAC, Session 1 runs June 2–12 and offers Preschool Levels 1–4 and Youth Levels 1–4; Session 2 runs June 23–July 3 and includes Preschool Levels 1–3 and Youth Levels 1–4. Both sessions take place Monday–Thursday between 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. Lessons at AGB are held June 9–July 2 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:10 to 6:10 p.m., and include Preschool Levels 1–3 and Youth Levels 1–4. All sessions cost $80 plus tax. For more details on swim lessons and facilities, visit juneaupools.org.
DPAC Closure April 27 – May 11
Movie in the Park + Bingo | May 18, DPFH
Juneau Parks & Recreation is bringing back Movie in the Park + Bingo with an action-packed screening of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at Dimond Park Field House on Sunday, May 18. Admission is free, and the fun starts early with door prizes for the first 20 guests at 1:15 p.m., followed by bingo at 1:30 p.m.—all free to play with lots of prizes to win! The main movie showing begins at 2:30 p.m., sponsored by Jared Lee, DDS. A special sensory-friendly screening will follow at 6:00 p.m., with lights up, sound down, and space to move—doors open at 5:45 p.m., and there will be a prize drawing at the end. Thank you to our generous community sponsors: Alaskan Fudge Co., Salt & Pepper, Jared Lee DDS, Juneau Imagination Station, Alaskan Crêpe Escape, and The Grind Coffee Co.
Celebrate Spring By Adopting A Flower
Every year, the City and Borough of Juneau relies on community support to bring vibrant flowers to public spaces through the Adopt-A-Flower program. Donations help fund 200 hanging baskets, 60 flower barrels, and 50 flower beds from the Juneau International Airport to Downtown. All donations received by April 30 will be recognized on the Adopt-A-Flower sign at Marine Park Plaza. Most flowers start as seedlings in CBJ’s greenhouse, where staff care for 16,000+ plants before planting them in May. Sponsorship Levels: Seedling Sponsor ($25–$99), Flower Bed Sponsor ($100–$249), Flower Barrel Sponsor ($250–$499), Hanging Basket Sponsor ($500+; first seven donors receive a hanging basket).
Hank Harmon Public Range Closed for Reconstruction
The Hank Harmon Public Range will close from Monday, April 28 through mid-July for major repairs and upgrades funded by a 2023 Pittman-Robertson Hunter Access Grant. No shooting is allowed during this time, and violators may face penalties. Improvements include a new dirt berm, resurfaced ranges, upgraded shooting benches, ADA access, building repairs, expanded parking, paved lot, and updated signage. The range will be open for a final weekend of public use April 25–27. During the closure, alternatives include the Juneau Gun Club for shotgun use and the Juneau Hunter Education Shooting Complex for select handgun and rifle use.
Homestead Park Closed for Reconstruction
Homestead Park in Douglas will be closed to the public for major reconstruction work beginning Monday, January 13. Construction is expected to continue into June 2025. During this closure, the park will undergo a number of improvements including replacements to the elevated wooden platforms, walkways, and stairs. This project is funded by the Marine Passenger Fee program. Learn more about the Homestead Park Rebuild project on the CBJ project page.
