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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
Family Fun Night & Early Learning Fair at DPFH | April 25
Join us for Family Fun Night and the Early Learning Fair on Friday, April 25 from 4:00–6:30 PM at the Dimond Park Field House—a free event designed for families with children ages 0–6. Drop in anytime to explore fun turf toys, win prizes, and connect with helpful early childhood resources including kindergarten registration (don’t forget immunization records and birth certificates), health screenings, literacy programs, and childcare information. Dozens of community partners will be on-site, including Juneau Public Health, REACH Inc., SEARHC, Juneau Public Libraries, and many more. Hosted by AEYC-SEA, Juneau Parks & Rec, and the Juneau Partnership for Families & Children.
The Wild Robot - Movie in the Park | April 27 at Treadwell Arena!
The next installment of Juneau Parks & Recreation’s Movie in the Park series is heading indoors for a special showing of The Wild Robot (PG), presented by SEARHC. Join us at Treadwell Ice Arena on Sunday, April 27, for a cozy evening on the ice with showtime at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and bleacher seating is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests who wish to skate during the film may do so by paying regular admission, which includes skate rentals. As always, we recommend dressing warmly—temperatures inside the arena can be chilly. Bring the whole family and enjoy this heartwarming story under the rink lights!
Dimond Dash Super Sprint Relay Triathlon | April 27
Want to try a multisport race without committing to a full triathlon? Grab two friends and take on the Dimond Dash Super Sprint Relay Triathlon on Sunday, April 27, at Dimond Park! CBJ Parks & Recreation is partnering with Aukeman Triathlon to bring you this exciting team event. Each teammate will complete a 150-yard swim, 1.25-mile bike, and 0.5-mile run, combining for a total team time. Registration opens Tuesday, February 18, at noon, with early bird pricing of $60 per team through March 13. The event is open to ages 12+, with younger participants (ages 8-11) able to join by completing the Dimond Dash Training Camp in April. The training camp, designed for kids ages 8-15, helps build skills and confidence for multisport racing. Camp runs April 8-24 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Registration opens Tuesday, February 11. To learn more about the triathlon, training camp, gear, and registration, visit the Dimond Dash webpage.
Final Skate at Treadwell Arena | May the FOURTH be with you
Treadwell Arena invites the community to close out the season with a special end-of-season public skate night on Saturday, May 4, from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. at 105 Savikko Road in Douglas. This galactic-themed event offers free admission to anyone who arrives in costume as a Jedi, Sith, or fan of the galaxy—costumes are highly encouraged. Celebrate the final skate of the season with music, fun, and a night full of interstellar energy. For more information, call 907-586-0410 or visit treadwellarena.org.
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).
Juneau Pools Announces New Swim Lesson Sessions
Juneau Pools is offering new swim lesson sessions for Preschoolers, Youth, Adult, and Parent and Tot at Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus Brown Pool. Classes begin in April, with registration opening at noon on March 25 for the first session and April 4 for the second. Scholarships are available, and swimmers must meet prerequisites for upper-level classes. Lesson costs range from $60 to $80 plus tax. For full schedules and registration, visit bit.ly/registerCBJparks. For questions, contact Juneau Pools at (907) 586-2782 or (907) 586-0839.
Jensen-Olson Arboretum Summer Hours Starts April 2
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.
